KWAN

KWAN is a 100% Portuguese company that is part of the Rupeal Group, dedicated to IT Staffing, consulting, and outsourcing. KWAN exists because a developer believed in a different way of recruiting: treating people with the respect they deserve. Our goal is to be your go-to place for career advice and help you reach your dream job.
About company

AI Engineer

On-site

location Porto

date June 25, 2026

types Full-time

We are looking for a AI Engineer in Porto or Braga who's eager to embark on an exciting new opportunity! Apply here: Application Link

About KWAN: We connect IT professionals with projects that match their skills, professional experience, and goals, then we offer a career progression program, delivered by in-house specialists - our People Experience Partners - to guide them through our journey with us.

What is this challenge about:

  • AI System Development: Architect, build, and optimise end‑to‑end AI pipelines, transforming complex requirements into scalable, production‑ready solutions.
  • Model Training & Deployment: Develop, fine-tune, and operationalise machine learning and deep learning models, ensuring high performance and seamless integration into platforms.
  • AIOps, MLOps & Automation: Implement robust CI/CD workflows for AI, ML, automate training pipelines, and ensure reliable monitoring, reporting, governance, and lifecycle management of AI systems.
  • Performance Optimisation: Continuously evaluate, benchmark, and optimise AI models and services for efficiency, accuracy, and real-time performance in large-scale environments.
  • Collaborative Solution Engineering: Work closely with cross-functional teams—including software engineers, data experts, and product visionaries—to engineer AI-driven solutions aligned with strategic objectives.

Does it sound exciting? Apply now! Application Link

What we are looking for:

  • At least 5 years with a strong background in software engineering, digital platforms, and large-scale technology delivery.
  • Experience defining and executing AI or technology strategies in complex environments.
  • Solid understanding of AI, machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI, with a practical mindset.
  • Experience with Large Language Models and the applied usage patterns.
  • Experience with Agentic AI and the applied usage patterns.
  • Experience with model monitoring, observability, MLOps tooling, and Agile.
  • Experience working with public cloud platforms, especially AWS, and related AI/ML technologies and services is a plus.
  • Experience with model comparison, security, privacy and FinOps in the context of AI is a plus.
  • Knowledge about model quality, output validation and guardrails is a plus.
  • Living in Porto or Braga (hybrid role).
  • Fluent level of English.

Do you meet most of the position requirements? Then grab this opportunity and apply now! Application Link

What we offer

  • A project that matches your skills and ambitions, as well as your preferences for working policies and culture.
  • A competitive salary with awesome benefits and opportunities to leverage your knowledge and network to earn additional income.
  • An empowering and respectful work culture enriched with social and learning events.
  • A People Experience Partner specially assigned to you - your go-to career guide, responsible for supporting your growth, facilitating training, and ensuring your work-life balance at KWAN.

Some Words From Our Colleagues: “At KWAN, they make sure that I feel comfortable with the client I’m working for and that what I’m doing aligns with my career aspirations.” - Luis Caldeira, DevOps @ KWAN

Grab this opportunity, apply now! Application Link

Contacts and Address

earth Avenida Duque de Ávila, 46 - 3ºA 1050 - 083 Lisboa