Overview
At QIAGEN, we are driven by a simple but powerful vision: making improvements in life possible.
We’re dedicated to revolutionizing science and healthcare for the better. From our entrepreneurial roots to our current global presence, we've grown into a force for positive change. With thousands of employees across six continents, collaboration is our greatest strength. We’re always striving to identify talented individuals to join our exceptional teams.
We have played a pivotal role in shaping modern science and healthcare, and we're just getting started. If you're someone who thrives on new challenges, values diversity and wants to make a tangible difference in people's lives, then QIAGEN is the place for you.
At QIAGEN, every day is an opportunity to make a real-life impact.
Join us, grow with us, and together, let's shape the future of biological discovery.
About the opportunity
In the position of an AI Engineer (f/m/d) you will work with our system and software teams to develop instrument control and data analysis software for laboratory devices helping our customers to get valuable insights from a biological sample. You use your expertise building real-world AI agent systems to work in an environment where AI agents support the development of medical-grade software. In this role you will set the blueprint for AI-enabled software engineering across QIAGEN, changing how our developers, testers, architects and DevOps engineers work every day.
Your tasks include
- Design and build multi-agent workflows that automate software development lifecycle processes, from planning and design through implementation, testing and documentation.
- Translate the knowledge of our teams, including architecture decisions, domain models and business rules, into reusable, machine-readable building blocks that AI agents can work with reliably.
- Build evaluation loops that measure the quality and correctness of AI-generated outputs against the standards of a regulated environment, and continuously improve them.
- Integrate AI agents with the tools our teams rely on every day, as well as to our instruments and software products using MCP servers, Git, CI/CD pipelines and REST APIs.
- Serve as lead AI engineer, guiding and mentoring junior engineers and colleagues across the development team in adopting agentic AI in their daily work.
- Collaborate with international development teams in Poland, Spain, and Denmark to strengthen and refine your technical capabilities and personal network.
Your profile
- A master's degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems or a related discipline
- 3+ years of professional experience in software and product development, including the successful delivery of complex software solutions in agile environments
- Strong software engineering skills, especially in Python or a comparable backend language and working knowledge of Git, CI/CD pipelines and containerization
- Experience building AI agents, agentic systems or LLM-based applications, including evaluating, testing and validating AI-generated outputs
- Hands-on experience building MCP servers or clients and integrating AI agents with other systems through APIs. Knowledge of the Model Hardware Standard (MHS) that allow AI agents to monitor and operate hardware through a common interface is a plus.
- Regular use of AI-assisted development tools in your daily work, such as Claude Code, Cursor, or Copilot
- Excellent communication skills in both English and German (C1 level)
What we offer
Bonus/Commission
Local benefits
Referral Program
Volunteer Day
Internal Academy (QIALearn)
Employee Assistance Program
Hybrid work (conditional to your role)
Our people are the heartbeat of everything we do. Passion drives us as we push boundaries to innovate and evolve. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where each individual and team can flourish. We champion accountability and encourage entrepreneurial thinking.
QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or a related discipline
- 3+ years of professional experience in software and product development
- Successful delivery of complex software solutions in agile environments
- Strong software engineering skills, especially in Python or a comparable backend language
- Working knowledge of Git, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization
- Experience building AI agents, agentic systems, or LLM-based applications
- Experience evaluating, testing, and validating AI-generated outputs
- Hands-on experience building MCP servers or clients
- Experience integrating AI agents with other systems through APIs
- Regular use of AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, or Copilot
- Excellent communication skills in English and German at C1 level
- Knowledge of the Model Hardware Standard
QIAGEN Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about QIAGEN and has not been reviewed or approved by QIAGEN.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work options (hybrid or remote where roles allow), flexible hours, sabbaticals, and site-specific childcare support work–life fit. Programs are presented as available where roles allow, signaling adaptable benefit design.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A global Employee Assistance Program for employees and immediate family, alongside broader wellbeing initiatives and community volunteering time, provides everyday support. Recognition for inclusive culture reinforces the emphasis on a supportive environment.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave positioned as above typical U.S. norms and family-oriented offerings (e.g., on-site childcare at some locations) enhance caregiver support. Reports of solid PTO and holidays further strengthen family time.
QIAGEN Insights
What We Do
QIAGEN is the leading global provider of Sample to Insight solutions that enable customers to gain valuable molecular insights from samples containing the building blocks of life. Our sample technologies isolate and process DNA, RNA and proteins from blood, tissue and other materials. Assay technologies make these biomolecules visible and ready for analysis. Bioinformatics software and knowledge bases interpret data to report relevant, actionable insights. Automation solutions tie these together in seamless and cost-effective workflows. QIAGEN provides solutions to more than 500,000 customers around the world in Molecular Diagnostics (human healthcare) and Life Sciences (academia, pharma R&D and industrial applications, primarily forensics).
