Senior AI Engineer

Job Description

Join the AI Agent Revolution in Insurance!

Wakam, an innovative B2B2C insurer based in Paris and London, is looking for an AI Architect / Senior AI Engineer with deep expertise in Generative AI and AI Agents to lead our transformation into Europe's first AI-enabled insurer.

Your Mission: Architect the Future with AI Agents

Generative AI is our strategic priority for 2026. You'll be at the heart of this revolution, building sophisticated AI Agents on the Dust.tt platform that will transform customer experience and operational efficiency.

What Awaits You

AI Agent Architecture

• Design complex, innovative AI Agents
• Orchestrate sophisticated multi-agent workflows
• Integrate and customise agents for specific business needs
• Optimise for performance and scalability
  
  

GenAI & Conversational Systems

• Implement advanced RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) architectures
• Develop robust, contextual conversational systems
• Master advanced prompt engineering and LLM optimisation
• Define architectural standards for agent systems
  
  

Innovation & Product Vision

• Co-create impactful AI Agents with end users
• Define high-value use cases with strong business potential
• Drive an iterative, agent-centric product approach
• Measure ROI and adoption of agent-based solutions
  
  

Technical Excellence

• Build evaluation frameworks specific to AI Agents
• Monitor agent performance and behaviour
• Optimise LLM costs and agent resource usage
• Ensure security and governance across deployed systems
  
  

Your Profile

GenAI & AI Agent Expertise (Top Priority)

• 7+ years as a Software Engineer / ML Engineer / Data Scientist with at least one significant production-level GenAI or AI Agent project
• Advanced mastery of LLMs (GPT, Claude, Mistral, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with Dust.tt or similar platforms (LangChain, CrewAI, Flowise, Dify, etc.)
• Expertise in conversational architectures and RAG
• Strong multi-agent orchestration skills
  
  

Key Technical Skills

• Python & the GenAI ecosystem
• Agent-oriented software architecture
• Advanced prompt engineering & LLM tuning
• API integrations for agent systems (including MCP integrations)
  
  

Bonus Skills

• ML/MLOps: nice-to-have but not core
• Cloud & Infrastructure: useful for deployment
• Monitoring tools: for agent system observability
  
  

What Makes You Stand Out

• Passion for AI Agent innovation
• Product vision and a strong sense of business impact
• Technical leadership experience in GenAI projects
• Ability to coach and evangelise across teams
  
  

Why Wakam?

Strategic Impact

• Pioneering: Help build Europe's first AI-enabled insurer
• Innovation: Active R&D on AI Agents and GenAI
• Visibility: Direct contribution to the company's AI strategy
  
  

Tech Environment

• Modern stack: Dust.tt, cutting-edge LLMs, modular agent architectures
• Expert team: Work alongside GenAI specialists
• Experimentation: Dedicated time & budget for prototyping
• Learning: Access to the latest tools, conferences, and training
  
  

Culture & Outlook

• Agile, collaborative 5-person team
• Balanced hybrid setup: 34 days in-office to foster synergy
• International projects between Paris & London
• Active participation in the broader GenAI community
  
  

Hiring Process

A fast, 4-step process designed to give you clarity and connection:

• HR Interview (30 min) Mutual discovery
• Technical Interview (1h) Practical AI Agent system design case on Dust.tt
• Team Interview (45 min) Technical & cultural fit
• Final HR Interview (30 min) Wrap-up & offer
  
  

Timeline: 23 weeks total

Ready to Redefine Insurance with AI Agents?

Apply now and send:

• Your detailed CV
• Links to GenAI/AI Agent projects (GitHub, demos, blog posts)
• Any experience with Dust.tt or equivalent platforms
  
  

We can't wait to build the future with you.

Recruitment Agencies:

Wakam has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. Wakam does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters.

Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired. When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact our managers directly.

More About Us

Check out our website to learn about the 11 cultural markers that make Wakam truly special! If you're adventurous, impact-driven, and ready to shape the future of insurance, we'd love to meet you!

What Makes Us Unique:

• True remote work flexibility with our Wakam From Anywhere (WFA) program - yes, we even have a teammate working from a sailboat!
• Flat hierarchical system promoting direct impact and autonomy
• Monthly Free.day: dedicated time for personal growth and skills development
• Lunch voucher with Swile card
• A meaningful company: we became a Mission-driven company in March 2021
• Work alongside passionate experts: who will share their knowledge and help you develop and grow in your career.
  
  

At Wakam, our "Free to Impact" culture is built on four essential pillars that shape everything we do :

Communication & Knowledge Management

• Foster transparent collaboration across our flat organizational structure
• Share knowledge freely in our highly collaborative environment
• Contribute to our collective intelligence through open dialogue
  
  

Curiosity

• Embrace our monthly Free.day for learning and skills sponsorship
• Think big and challenge conventional insurance norms
• Stay eager to learn and explore new possibilities
  
  

Continuous Improvement

• Take initiative to transform the insurance industry
• Turn challenges into opportunities for innovation
• Constantly evolve our ways of working
  
  

Outcome Oriented

• Focus on impact rather than hierarchy
• Drive results through clear objectives and autonomy
• Transform bold ideas into concrete solutions
  
  

At Wakam, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to your recruiter.