The LLM Engineer / EU Project Manager is a multidisciplinary role that combines hands-on development of Large Language Model (LLM)–based solutions with the coordination and management of European-funded research and innovation projects (e.g., Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, Digital Europe). The role focuses on designing AI-driven systems while ensuring effective project planning, reporting, and collaboration across international partners, aligning technical outcomes with EU project objectives and deliverables.
Note: The Greek-based position assumes a hybrid mode of work, whereas the Swiss-based one a remote (in Switzerland).
Key ResponsibilitiesLLM Engineering & Technical Development
- Design, develop, and deploy applications leveraging Large Language Models (prompt engineering, RAG pipelines, evaluation workflows, and integrations).
- Contribute to the technical architecture and implementation of AI components within company and EU-funded projects.
- Develop prototypes, proof-of-concepts, and production-ready solutions aligned with project goals.
- Evaluate model performance, reliability, and ethical implications, ensuring compliance with EU AI and data protection standards.
- Collaborate with researchers, developers, and data scientists across partner organizations.
EU Project Management
- Coordinate technical work packages, tasks, and deliverables within EU-funded projects.
- Support proposal writing, especially in AI/LLM-related sections (technical approach, innovation impact, methodology).
- Track milestones, timelines, and deliverables to ensure compliance with grant agreements.
- Prepare technical reports, documentation, and contributions for periodic reviews.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration among international consortia partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or MSc degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong experience with LLM technologies, NLP, prompt engineering, and AI system integration.
- Proficiency in Python and experience working with APIs, cloud services, and data pipelines.
- Experience participating in or managing EU-funded projects (Horizon Europe, H2020, or similar).
- Understanding of project lifecycle management, deliverable planning, and reporting requirements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to work effectively in international, multidisciplinary teams.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package adjusted to proven skills and experience;
- Excellent working conditions;
- Exposure to training and professional development capabilities, including the ability to engage in cutting-edge research;
- Exposure to international clients and collaborators.
Top Skills
What We Do
SPHYNX offers products and solutions, and consulting services, in the areas of cyber intelligence, analytics, incident response, assurance, and certification.
We provide customised and continuous security and privacy assessment solutions, covering the full range of socio-technical aspects of a modern enterprise, for internal risk management and/or external security audit and certification. Our solutions are based on our novel security assurance and certification platform and its advanced analytics and cyber intelligence.
In addition, its consulting services, SPHYNX has expertise in providing customized solutions depending on client needs as well as more general training on analytics, security assessment and certification and cyber intelligence.
