AI Engineer - Graduate Development Program
At a glance
Mid-level AI Engineering role at ION Group. Trento · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Help take ION products from initial requirements through development and release
- Build, train, test and refine machine-learning models and generative AI solutions
- Apply language-model methods such as prompt design, retrieval, embeddings and fine-tuning
- Work with other teams to turn technical challenges into scalable product solutions
What you bring
- You have a STEM master’s degree, completed within the past year or still underway, and a strong academic record
- You have programming experience in Python, TypeScript or JavaScript
- You communicate well, work collaboratively and speak English at B2 level or above
- You must already have full legal authorization to work in Italy; non-EU applicants need a valid EU work permit
Who this fits
This graduate program suits a recent STEM master’s graduate looking to build AI expertise on live product work, with guidance from senior professionals. The role is based in Trento and hybrid. You must be based in Italy or willing to move there, and already have full legal permission to work in Italy.
From the employer
About ION
We are a Software Product Company with a global footprint in the FinTech sector. With more than 10,000 professionals across 40+ offices worldwide, we provide solutions combining trading and workflow automation, market data, and advanced business intelligence.
Our Graduate Development Program is a three-year journey designed for recent graduates who look beyond the obvious, challenge existing processes, and are driven to automate and reinvent the way things work.
The program is structured into 4 progressive phases, each with distinct learning objectives. Tasks evolve according to your abilities and interests, ensuring the experience is as individual as you are.
From day one, you join ION on a full‑time permanent contract, carry real accountability on live projects, and be paired with senior professionals who guide your development throughout the entire journey.
What You'll Do
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Across phases, you will gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art methodologies and technologies in our agile product development environment. This role is designed to grow well rounded AI professionals, with a solid foundation in software engineering to bring models into production.
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Contributing directly to the development of ION's products, from requirements through to
delivery
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Design, develop, train, evaluate and iterate on Machine Learning models and Generative AI
solutions
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Work with Language Models (LLMs) and related techniques (e.g., prompt engineering, RAG,
embeddings, fine-tuning, evaluation)
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to build and ship innovative, high-impact products, solving complex technical problems and translating them into scalable, efficient solutions
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Master's degree in a STEM discipline — obtained within the last year or currently in progress, with a strong academic record
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Programming experience in one or more of: Python, Typescript, JavaScript
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Strong communicator, collaborative by nature, and fluent in English (B2+)
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Based in Italy or willing to relocate; non-EU candidates must hold a valid EU work permit
Gross Salary Range
- 34.000 - 38.000 EUR