Machine Learning and AI Edge Deployment Engineer

NAXCON GmbH, located in the heart of Freiburg, is at the forefront of the German IT and engineering industry. Our experts have extensive knowledge in software and hardware development, state‐of‐the‐art electronics, and future‐oriented technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality. We are not only dedicated to project work for our customers, but also intensively pursue in‐house innovation projects as well as research & development. Renowned companies from a wide range of German industries place their trust in us – demonstrating the outstanding expertise and commitment of our engineers.

Position: Machine Learning and AI Edge Deployment Engineer

Location: Germany

Type: Full‐time

About the Role

NAXCON requires a Machine Learning Engineer to design, optimize, and deploy AI models for edge computing environments. You will work across the full ML pipeline from algorithm design to optimized deployment on resource‐constrained hardware. This role bridges the gap between algorithm research and real‐world edge implementation, tackling challenges in model compression, low‐precision inference, and resource optimization.

Tasks

• Design and implement machine learning models for specialized applications
• Apply optimization techniques to reduce model footprint and computational requirements
• Deploy and validate models on target hardware platforms
• Measure and document model performance, accuracy, and resource utilization
• Develop software interfaces for model execution and runtime management
• Establish validation protocols and performance benchmarking methodologies
• Document algorithm performance and optimization trade‐offs
• Contribute to technical specifications and design documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
• Minimum 4–6 years of ML/deep learning engineering experience
• Strong proficiency with major machine learning frameworks and tools
• Hands‐on experience with model optimization techniques for embedded deployment
• Demonstrated ability to implement models on resource‐constrained devices
• Solid understanding of low‐precision arithmetic and quantization methods
• Familiarity with embedded systems constraints and real‐time processing

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in computer vision, image processing, or signal analysis
• Experience with specialized domain applications (e.g., Earth observation, remote sensing)
• Knowledge of hardware acceleration for deep learning inference
• Familiarity with model serving and inference runtime systems
• Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment for ML systems

What we offer

• Join a cosmopolitan and internationally mixed team: We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and cultures to contribute their unique perspectives and talents to our team.
• Polish your German language skills: If you are looking to improve your German language skills, we offer a supportive environment where you can practice and develop your language abilities: whether you are a beginner or an advanced speaker.
• Benefit from a fixed contact person from the company: We understand the importance of having a reliable point of contact within the company. That's why we assign a dedicated contact person who will provide guidance and support throughout your employment with us.
• Professional growth and development: With us, our engineers can immerse themselves in new industries or projects after just 1‐2 years and actively transfer knowledge.
• Enjoy regular team events with the company: We believe in the power of team building and fostering positive relationships within the workplace. That's why we organize regular team events to promote collaboration and strengthen our team bonds.
• Competitive compensation package: At NAXCON, we believe that our engineers are our greatest asset. That's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation package that includes a salary commensurate with experience and expertise.