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The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.

About this position

We are looking for a skilled, proactive, and collaborative AI Solutions Engineer. As AI Solutions Engineer, you will provide expert technical support to teams across the Bank, helping them move from an initial idea to a working prototype with emerging technologies and generative AI. You will also monitor the adoption, usage, and performance of the tools and initiatives you support.

You will work in TechLab, the Bank’s Emerging Technologies Laboratory. TechLab acts as an enabler that facilitates the responsible adoption of emerging technologies, across the organization, advancing the IDB’s journey toward becoming an AI-driven institution.

What you’ll do

As AI Solutions Engineer, your responsibilities are as follows:

• Provide expert technical support to users, helping them turn a need into a viable solution with emerging technologies and Generative AI.
• Recommend the most suitable tools and implementation approaches for each case.
• Design solution architectures aligned with the Bank’s accredited and approved standards.
• Support the development and review of prototypes, applying good engineering and security practices.
• Define and maintain reusable standards, templates, and assets to accelerate new initiatives.
• Build and curate a knowledge base of use cases and best practices.
• Monitor the adoption, usage, and performance of the tools and initiatives you support.
• Produce periodic reporting on adoption, productivity, and impact to inform decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with the Bank’s data governance and security rules.
• Collaborate with relevant teams and support the lead in advancing promising initiatives.

What you'll need

Education: master’s degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.

Experience: At least 5 years of progressive experience in full stack development and the delivery of technology solutions, including at least 2 years working with Generative AI / LLM-based solutions.

Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.

Additional Skills

• Programming: Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#/.NET, Node.js
• Frontend development: React, Angular, Vue.js
• Backend & APIs: RESTful APIs and server-side frameworks (FastAPI, Express.js, .NET)
• Microsoft 365 & SharePoint: SharePoint Online, SPFx, Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps), M365 integration
• Software design: system architecture, scalable application design, and best practices
• Generative AI: LLM-based development and AI coding tools (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Gemini)
• MCP & agentic systems: Model Context Protocol, tool use, and function-calling integrations
• AI evaluation & observability: evals, tracing, prompt quality, guardrails, and reliability testing
• Cloud & data: Azure and AWS, plus SQL Server/PostgreSQL and MongoDB (plus)
• DevOps, FinOps & communication: CI/CD, Docker, IaC, cost tracking/monitoring, and stakeholder support

Requirements

Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents. 

Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab. 

Type of contract and duration

International consultant Full-Time, 12 months (up to 48 months, subject to eligibility).  

What we offer

The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include:

• A competitive compensation package.
• Leaves and vacations: 2 days per month of contract + gender- neutral parental leave.
• Health Insurance: the IDB Group provides a monthly allowance for the purchase of health insurance.
• Savings plan: ​​​​​​​The IDB Group cares about your future, depending on the length of the contract, you will receive a monthly savings plan allowance.
• We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.
• On-site position with the occasional flexibility of teleworking.
• Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more.
• Health and well-being:  Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for all employees.
• Other office amenities (as available): Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, spouse career support, and others.

Our culture

At the IDB, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.

In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives. 

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at accommodations@iadb.org.