AI Data Engineer (m/f)

Zagreb, Croatia (Hybrid)

Dive deeper. Aim higher.
At Abysalto, that’s not just a motto — it’s how we work. We build serious tech for a variety of clients, but we keep things simple, fast, and focused. We’re a team driven by determination, expertise, and courage — and we’re looking for someone who shares that mindset. Someone ready to take ownership, solve real challenges, and make an impact where it matters. Ready to dive in? Join us as a AI Data Engineer!

🔷What will you do?

  • Design, manage, and optimize SQL, NoSQL, and vector databases that fuel our AI systems
  • Develop and maintain data pipelines for training, ingestion, and inference — working with structured, unstructured, and vectorized data
  • Integrate graph databases and knowledge graphs (e.g., Neo4j) into AI workflows
  • Automate data workflows and API-based integrations using Python
  • Collaborate with AI engineers, backend developers, and DevOps to ensure data is accessible, consistent, and reliable
  • Implement data validation, versioning, and lineage tracking strategies to support scalable experimentation
  • Monitor and optimize database performance, write advanced queries, and troubleshoot data-related issues
  • Contribute to the evolution of our AI infrastructure by aligning data architecture with future use cases

🔷What do we expect from you?

  • Strong SQL and NoSQL database skills (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)
  • Hands-on experience with vector databases such as FAISS, Milvus, Pinecone, or PostgreSQL (w/pgvector)
  • Familiarity with graph databases (e.g., Neo4j) and the Cypher query language
  • Proficient in Python for database scripting, ETL automation, and API communication
  • Basic experience with Linux environments, Docker, and a cloud platform (GCP or Azure preferred)
  • Understanding of NLP pipelines and how text embeddings, tokenization, and pre-processing fit into AI workflows (e.g., with BERT, SpaCy, NLTK)
  • Good communication skills in English and a proactive, problem-solving mindset

🔶Nice-to-haves

  • Experience designing and maintaining APIs (e.g., for data access or annotation tools)
  • Knowledge of data modeling best practices, query tuning, and performance optimization
  • Experience with backup/recovery strategies and database security
  • Familiarity with data versioning tools (like DVC or Delta Lake)

🔷What do we offer?

  • A key role in a high-growth area of our company
  • Supportive environment for both tech and leadership growth, training, conferences, 1-on-1 mentorship
  • Modern tech setup - high-performance hardware, ergonomic workstations (Aeron chairs), and access to GPU compute
  • Flexible working hours with a hybrid work option
  • Agile workflows with SCRUM methodology and a strong engineering culture
  • All perks and benefits can be found on our career page
  • A chance to build products that make millions of everyday interactions smarter and simpler

We solve complex technological challenges in order to simplify and improve everyday lives of millions of people. Our goal is to become a leader in the software industry, recognized for excellence and quality.

If you’re ready to lead what’s next, send us your CV and a few words on how you help teams succeed.

Apply via the link below. 

We look forward to meeting you!

AI Data Engineer (m/f)

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