Platform Engineer - AI Architecture, Gateway & MCP (m/f/d)

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Platform Engineer - AI Architecture, Gateway & MCP (m/f/d) role at Riverty

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Everyone's story matters. Come shape your story with us at Riverty.

But where does that take you?

To one of our 30 hybrid workspaces – designed for exchanging ideas, learning from others, and shaping the way we work. An international community of over 4,000 people, representing almost 80 nationalities across 11 countries. United by one mission: Combining empathy, advanced technology and data‑driven insights to keep people and businesses in flow. With payments made for them. So that they don't have to worry about it.

And there's more: We are part of the family‑owned Bertelsmann group. Established. Corporate. In a fast‑paced industry. We enable flexible payments in various industries, simplifying the financial management of known brands and helping people repay debt to build financial confidence. In short: shaping FinTech.

Senior AI Engineer (m/f/d)

(unlimited, full‑time) Join our team at our location in Berlin, Baden‑Baden, Verl, Tallinn, Oslo or Stockholm – flexible working conditions available

Our Mission

You will design and operate the systems that make AI use cases possible across Riverty: the AI Gateway, model routing, MCP communication, technical governance, and internal SDKs. Your work shapes how Riverty adopts AI in a controlled, interoperable, and platform‑centric way.

Your key responsibilities

Design, develop, and operate core AI infrastructure components such as the AI Gateway, Model Router, Policy Layer, and MCP Server.
Define architecture patterns for secure, scalable, and governed AI integration across all product domains.
Build internal SDKs, libraries, and tools that enable engineering teams to integrate AI consistently.
Contribute to technical governance through standards, lifecycle rules, design reviews, and architectural guidance.
Partner with Enterprise Architecture and Security to ensure alignment and compliance with Riverty‑wide guidelines.
Improve performance, reliability, and cost efficiency of central AI services.
Enable use case teams by providing frameworks, reusable components, and best practices for AI integration.
Maintain clear documentation and contribute to a shared architectural knowledge base.

Your profile

Strong background in backend or platform engineering (Java, Python, or TypeScript).
Experience building APIs, gateways, or distributed systems in cloud‑native environments.
Solid understanding of AI integration patterns (e.g., model APIs, routing, agent protocols).
Ability to define and implement architectural standards and governance structures.
Strong software design skills at senior or architect level.
Focus on long‑term maintainability, stability, and interoperability.
Collaborative working style and clear communication in cross‑functional environments.
Fluent in written and spoken English.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We want to be a fair and inclusive employer. We value the diverse perspectives that a diverse workforce brings to the table. Therefore, we are actively looking for people who enrich our company through their identity, background and personal experiences, with or without a disability.

Benefits

At Riverty, you can be who you are. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and a culture of appreciation, enriched by our employee networks.
Prioritize your health with supported sports and leisure activities.
Take advantage of our numerous training and development opportunities! Enhance your skills with training offered by the Bertelsmann University, language courses, or leadership training.
Benefit from our discounts on Bertelsmann products and financial incentives.
With our diverse work models, you can tailor your work to your preferences. Take advantage of mobile office, flexible working hours, and part‑time models.