Software Engineer II (AI)

TL;DR

Software Engineer II (AI): Designing and delivering innovative software solutions for AI and machine learning products with an accent on building frameworks, libraries, and industry-specific AI/ML solutions. Focus on creating reusable components, collaborating in Agile teams, and delivering production-quality code for large-scale projects.

Location: Must join our London or Madrid office

Company

hirify.global Labs, a part of McKinsey, focuses on creating innovative products and new technologies to accelerate and scale work in artificial intelligence and machine learning for enterprise clients.

What you will do

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design and deliver innovative AI/ML solutions.
• Continuously enhance your skills and address user needs to build impactful, high-quality products.
• Create reusable components that accelerate product development across infrastructure, platforms, and services.
• Work collaboratively in Agile teams through code reviews, pair programming, and iterative delivery.
• Deliver well-structured, production-quality code and own small–medium features end-to-end.
• Participate in design discussions with senior engineers, write tests, document code, and maintain high reliability.

Requirements

• Degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2-5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience building production-grade applications in at least one part of the stack (backend, frontend, infra).
• Ability to deliver features independently and participate in design discussions.
• Experience pair programming collaboratively with other developers.
• Exposure to or interest in working with modern AI systems (LLMs, agent frameworks, cloud deployment).
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English.

Nice to have

• Experience with cloud deployment (Azure/AWS/GCP) and containerization (Docker).
• Experience with frontend frameworks (React) and CI/CD environments.
• Interest in agentic systems, LLMs, or workflow automation.

Culture & Benefits

• Continuous learning and apprenticeship culture backed by structured programs and clear, actionable feedback.
• A voice that matters, valuing diverse ideas and contributions, and promoting innovation.
• Global community with colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities.
• Competitive salary based on location, experience, and skills.
• Comprehensive benefits package for holistic well-being.
• Opportunities for leadership development and exposure to cutting-edge challenges within McKinsey’s global network.