Do you have a passion for novel solutions to challenging technical problems? webLyzard technology and Storypact are looking for a software engineer to join our team in Vienna. Help us advance the state of the art in AI-driven knowledge extraction and visualization, Web intelligence, and large-scale semantic search. Both recent graduates and experienced engineers are welcome to apply. You will work in a fast-paced, innovative environment as part of a dynamic, international team (German is not a requirement). We have built award-winning technology showcases for organizations such as the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). In our R&D projects funded by the European Union or the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG), we also collaborate with leading media and technology partners across Europe.
WHAT YOU’LL DO in several of the following areas, depending on your expertise:
- Build scalable semantic search systems (RAG, embeddings, distributed indexing),
- Develop reference AI architectures and workflows (e.g., LLM fine-tuning, AI agents) and integrate them with existing applications,
- Build high-performance REST and gRPC APIs and refine the algorithms, load balancing and caching strategies behind them,
- Optimize Elasticsearch and database systems such as PostgreSQL or CockroachDB,
- Run and improve our MLOps and DevOps stack, from LLM workflows to CI/CD, automated testing, Docker and Kubernetes.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Background in computer science or a related field,
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills,
- Software development experience in Java or Python.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Full-time or part-time positions with permanent contracts (for current students, we also offer PhD candidate positions or Master's thesis supervision),
- Friendly, inclusive and international work environment in a modern office,
- Commitment to sustainability (use of renewable energy, free public transport tickets),
- Flexible work hours and a hybrid working model with up to three days working from home,
Details about this job
Full Time (Permanent employment)
- 38,5 hours
- 60% Homeoffice
Part Time (Permanent employment)
- 20 hours
- 60% Homeoffice
Place of work
- Wien 9. Bezirk (Alsergrund)
Must-have skills
- Python oder Java
Nice-to-have skills
- Machine Learning
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Natural Language Processing
- RAG
Required languages
- English B2
Nice-to-have languages
- German B2
Details about this job
Full Time (Permanent employment)
- 38,5 hours
- 60% Homeoffice
Part Time (Permanent employment)
- 20 hours
- 60% Homeoffice
Place of work
- Wien 9. Bezirk (Alsergrund)
Must-have skills
- Python oder Java
Nice-to-have skills
- Machine Learning
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Natural Language Processing
- RAG
Required languages
- English B2
Nice-to-have languages
- German B2
Salary
The salary is based on your qualifications and professional experience and will be determined during a personal interview. The position is based on a 38.5-hour workweek. The salary is paid 14 times per year. The collective agreement IT-KV ( EDV-KV ) applies.
Overtime
Any accrued overtime is compensated in the form of time off.
Benefits
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Flexible working hours
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Home office
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up to three days working from home
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Team events
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and a friendly and inclusive work environment as part of an international team
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Transportation allowance
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Flexible working hours
-
Home office
-
up to three days working from home
-
Team events
-
and a friendly and inclusive work environment as part of an international team
-
Transportation allowance
All infos regarding your application
Application time frame:
Until 30.11.2026
Required application documents:
- Résumé
- Cover letter
- Academic transcript
Contact person
Artiza Elosegi
ABOUT US / APPLICATION PROCESS
webLyzard technology is an Austrian deep-tech SME focusing on visual media analytics and artificial intelligence. Storypact is a Viennese startup founded in 2023 that develops generative AI and content optimization technologies. Both companies collaborate and share an attractive office in Vienna’s 9th district. We are equal opportunity employers and strongly encourage qualified women to apply. Please send your application (cover letter, CV, academic transcript; optionally a GitHub or portfolio link) in English or German, preferably as a single PDF file ≤ 8 MB, via smart bewerben.
Storypact GmbH · Maximize the Impact of Your Story
webLyzard technology gmbh · Web Intelligence and Visual Analytics
1090 Vienna, Liechtensteinstraße 41/26
