Junior Agentic AI Engineer (m/f/d)

WELCOME TO BASF

At BASF Digital Hub Hyderabad we develop innovative digital solutions for BASF, create new exciting customer experiences and business growth, and drive efficiencies in processes, helping to strengthen BASF´s position as the digital leader in the chemical industry. We believe the right path is through creativity, trial and error and great people working and learning together. Become part of our team and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Create Agent Tools: Write Python functions and API wrappers that allow our agents to perform actions (e.g., "Look up material price in SAP"), following the MCP standard.
• Maintain Quality: Write comprehensive unit tests and "Evals" (using LLM-as-a-Judge) to ensure our agents are accurate, safe, and helpful.
• Support Operations: Monitor agent performance using our observability tools, helping to identify and fix issues like hallucinations or failed API calls.
• Build & Test Agents: Develop specific domain agents (e.g., "HR Policy Assistant", "IT Ticket Classifier") using our pre-validated Blueprints and Azure AI Foundry.
• Learn & Grow: Rapidly upskill on AKS, Databricks, and LangGraph, moving from building simple chatbots to complex autonomous systems under the mentorship of senior team members.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Foundational Skills: Strong grasp of Python programming. You know your way around data structures, APIs (REST), and basic version control (GitHub).
• AI Curiosity: You have experimented with LLMs (OpenAI API, Hugging Face) and understand the basics of Prompt Engineering and RAG.
• Tech Savvy: Familiarity with Docker and basic cloud concepts (Azure/AWS) is a big plus.
• Mindset: You are a fast learner who isn't afraid to break things in a sandbox to understand how they work. You are passionate about how AI can solve real-world problems.
• Team Player: You communicate clearly and are eager to collaborate in an agile, international team environment.

Years of experience:

• 1-2

WHAT WE OFFER

Be part of a global leader in digital transformation, working in a vibrant Digital Hub that values innovation, agility, and cross-functional collaboration. Shape the future of BASF’s digital landscape, contributing to projects that drive sustainability and make a real impact. Thrive in a high-performance culture that supports your personal and professional growth, offering diverse learning opportunities and career development. Enjoy a modern, inclusive work environment where your ideas are valued, and your curiosity and ambition are encouraged. Benefit from flexible working models, international networking, and a strong sense of purpose as we enable our customers’ green transformation and lead the way in digital excellence.