Senior AI Engineer Generative KI & Agentensysteme (m/w/d)
- TenneT TSO GmbH
- Bayreuth, Germany
- 13/07/2026
Job Description
TenneT is growing to achieve its strategic goals: We're tackling the transformation of the energy supply. We're driving the energy transition! Join us – with a job that truly makes a difference! We're looking for a passionate Senior AI Engineer for Generative AI & Agent Systems (m/f/d) at our Bayreuth or Lehrte location near Hanover. Maybe that's you?
Your contribution to TenneT
- You will develop end-to-end GenAI and agentic AI use cases, from requirements analysis through prototypes and MVPs to production-ready implementation.
- You will implement modern full-stack solutions for AI products using web and backend technologies, APIs, data pipelines, vector databases, and cloud-based AI services.
- You will develop and integrate LLM-based solutions such as RAG applications, agentic workflows, and tool-calling concepts into existing system landscapes, including prompt, context, and evaluation frameworks.
- You advise specialist departments on identifying AI potential and translate business requirements into scalable solutions with measurable added value.
- In this role, you will be responsible for integrating AI applications into existing IT and data architectures, taking into account security, data protection, governance, monitoring and operational requirements, and you will continuously develop reusable standards and best practices.
Your profile
- You have a completed degree in computer science, data science, software engineering or a comparable qualification.
- You bring solid experience in the development and implementation of AI or software solutions, ideally in the field of Generative AI, LLMs, RAG or agentic systems.
- You have very good knowledge of modern technologies such as APIs, cloud services, data pipelines, vector databases and backend or full-stack development.
- You have already gained experience in collaborating with specialist departments as well as in interdisciplinary and international environments and possess the ability to translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Your good German and English skills round off your profile.
Our recruiting process
Our benefits
flexibility
We are family-friendly and down-to-earth.
- With us, people are the focus : Through our external partners, you receive support services for different phases of life - for example, regarding childcare, household services, or caregiving and career.
- A 37-hour week with flexible working hours, flexitime account, home office option and 30 days of vacation per year (plus days off on New Year's Eve and Christmas Eve) allows for individual work arrangements.
Attractive salary & benefits
Attractive salary & benefits
- Attractive compensation : The salary is based on a collective agreement and includes a Christmas bonus, 14th month salary, various bonus payments, employee savings plan and company pension scheme.
- A company bike in a salary conversion model can be used as an alternative to commuting to work and as a measure for health promotion.
Physical
and mental health &
personal development
and mental health &
personal development
Health - Your foundation
- Recharge your energy, promote your health – not with empty words, but with concrete benefits: You can expect a variety of courses offered within the company, cost sharing for sports facilities, counselling services and health checks by company doctors on site.
- Our company restaurants contribute to a healthy and varied diet.
Modern
working environment
working environment
Modern working environment
- Campus-style work environment : Modern equipment and ergonomic workstations, as well as an open-office concept, facilitate cross-team collaboration on site.
- To ensure a healthy working environment even when working from home , we will contribute financially to your office equipment.
Our challenges
The Digital & Organizational Transformation unit develops and drives TenneT’s digital transformation strategy and roadmap, managing the portfolio and ensuring sustainable implementation. It leads lighthouse projects using AI and emerging technologies, establishes central data governance, and scouts innovation trends. The unit governs quality and business process excellence through integrated management systems and develops process management capabilities. It steers organizational performance, supports business transformation, and fosters a transformation culture focused on data, innovation, process mindset, and customer/employee centricity.
Additional Information
- As soon as possible
- The weekly working hours are 37 hours.
- The position is permanent.
- This position requires a willingness to travel approximately 2-3 days per month, depending on the requirements.
The position may be taken offline prematurely, so don't hesitate!
Remuneration
82100 € - 103100 €
IDE, AI and more about TenneT
As a signatory of the Diversity Charter, we at TenneT are convinced that we can only drive the energy transition forward innovatively with diverse perspectives and experiences. We therefore welcome all applicants – regardless of gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic background, disability, or age. TenneT aims to increase the proportion of women in positions where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages qualified women to apply. We also welcome applications from people without German citizenship.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. If you already indicate your (severe) disability in your application, we will forward your application to our representative for severely disabled employees so that they can monitor your application in accordance with Section 178 of the German Social Code, Book IX (SGB IX).
Since we use AI in our recruiting process, we want to be transparent and clear about this. The AI serves solely as a supportive and advisory tool to make our processes even faster and more efficient. No automated decisions are made at any point.
TenneT is a leading European transmission system operator. We are committed to a secure and reliable electricity supply – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We are shaping the energy transition – for a sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy future. As the first cross-border transmission system operator, we plan, build, and operate a high-voltage and extra-high-voltage grid spanning over 25,000 kilometers in the Netherlands and large parts of Germany, and with our 17 interconnectors to neighboring countries, we enable the European energy market. With revenues of €9.2 billion and total assets of €45 billion, we are one of the largest investors in national and international electricity grids, both onshore and offshore. Every day, our 8,300 employees give their best and, in line with our values of responsibility, courage, and interconnectedness, ensure that more than 43 million end consumers can rely on a stable electricity supply.Lighting the way ahead together
Recruiter
Kseniya Verkhovod
Recruiter
Kseniya.Verkhovod@tennet.eu
People
Advisory 1
About TenneT TSO GmbH
TenneT is a leading European grid operator. We are committed to providing a secure and reliable supply of electricity 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, while helping to drive the energy transition in our pursuit of a brighter energy future – more sustainable, reliable and affordable than ever before. In our role as the first cross-border Transmission System Operator (TSO) we design, build, maintain and operate over 26,000 kilometres of high-voltage electricity grid in the Netherlands and large parts of Germany, and facilitate the European energy market through our 17 interconnectors to neighbouring countries. With a turnover of 9.1 billion euros and total assets of 55 billion euros, we are one of the largest investors in national and international electricity grids, both onshore and offshore. Every day our 10.836 employees take ownership, show courage and make and maintain connections to ensure that the supply and demand of electricity is balanced for over 43 million people. Lighting the way ahead together