AI Software Engineer

Overview

At DeepIP, our vision is to build the AI operating system for IP practitioners. Intellectual Property is not just legal paperwork—it’s a company’s strategic DNA. We are building AI-powered assistants to transform the practice of IP, from drafting patents to prosecution and searching prior art. We’re growing quickly and looking for bold, passionate people to join us.

2026 is just the beginning — join a fast-paced, flexible environment where challenges spark growth and you can help build the future with us.

The Role – AI Software Engineer

We are looking for an AI software engineer responsible for developing and maintaining AI systems, ensuring they are reliable, efficient, and aligned with end-user needs. You will join a team of AI engineers at the frontier of applied AI, pushing our AI stack to the state of the art by experimenting with the latest models, architectures, and techniques to deliver real impact to IP professionals. Your work will contribute to keeping DeepIP at the forefront of innovation as the most advanced and trusted IP assistant on the market.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain production-grade agentic AI systems integrating LLMs and custom models.
• Develop robust components, including prompt management, post-processing, and RAG-based retrieval.
• Ensure reliability and quality through testing, CI/CD, and Clean Architecture practices.
• Monitor and optimize system performance, observability, and model behavior in production.
• Collaborate with end users and the team to align technical decisions with product vision and continuously advance our AI stack.

Profile / Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in software engineering, with startup experience or strong educational background.
• Proven hands-on experience in complex backend development and/or AI development using Python.
• Proficiency with AI coding tools like Cursor, Github Copilot, Codex, etc.
• Knowledge and experience with LLM SDKs and libraries (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google GenAI, LiteLLM, Langchain), and LLM tracing (Langfuse or similar).
• Interest in Intellectual Property or willingness to learn about the domain.
• Optional skills: knowledge of search systems, machine learning / deep learning (especially NLP and/or Vision).

What we offer

• Join an AI-first team tackling the automation of the patent lifecycle.
• Impact from day one: your work will power thousands of IP professionals worldwide.
• A culture of collaboration, ownership, and rapid iteration.
• Flexible working hours and work location, competitive compensation.

Recruitment process

• HR call: get to know you
• Presentation interview with the Lead AI engineer
• Technical interview: system design & live coding (1h30)
• VP Eng & Co-founder interview

Location: Paris | Hybrid

About DeepIP

DeepIP was officially created in 2023, branching from our AI-focused sister company, Kili Technology. DeepIP uses AI to unlock new levels of efficiency and value in IP practices. By embracing AI, Gen AI, and the modern software stack, IP professionals can transcend the limitations of conventional processes and deliver exceptional services that protect and value innovation effectively. Coworkers: 35