Lead Advisor – AI-Native Engineering

At SQUER, we help existing companies become AI-native engineering organizations. As a Lead Advisor – AI-Native Engineering, you will be the go-to person when your clients' developers are already experimenting with AI coding tools – but without guiding principles, without guardrails, and without a clear understanding of what’s actually being produced. You bridge this gap directly in the client’s code and delivery pipeline – not on a slide.

You implement AI-assisted Engineering into client teams and ensure it sticks – Coding Assistants, Agents, Spec-driven Development.

• You develop Guardrails for Coding Agents: clearly defined permissions, Human-in-the-Loop checkpoints, Review and CI gates that cannot be bypassed by agent-generated code.
• You ensure high quality when Agents are involved – Definition of Done for agent output, tests and static analysis as a real safety net, review practices that filter out plausible but wrong code.
• You use Agents cost-effectively – the right context and models for each task, no runaway loops, consideration of costs per output.
• You assess AI-Readiness at the Delivery level and identify realistic paths to replace legacy systems.
• You independently moderate Big Picture Event Storming and technical workshops with CTOs, architects, and development teams.
• You help evolve SQUER's "AI in the SDLC" offering and identify further opportunities in current projects.

Years of software engineering experience, including a lead or senior role with real system or team responsibility.

• AI-assisted Coding in a complex project, professionally or personally – can be described with tool, scope, and outcome.
• Own AI practice beyond ChatGPT: custom workflows, agents, MCP servers, Custom GPTs.
• Solid understanding of LLMs, Agents, and RAG – what they are and when to use which.
• Hands-on experience building Guardrails around Coding Agents and a clear understanding of where Agentic Coding typically goes wrong.
• Confident command of CI/CD, testing, and iterative delivery.
• Comfortable leading a workshop for an unfamiliar group.
• Fluent in German and English – both are required.

Why you'll love working at SQUER:

• Responsibility and initiative: At SQUER, we rely on the ownership of our employees. In our flat hierarchies, your ideas and actions matter more than titles. Take responsibility, help shape things, and grow with us.
• Learning and growth: Utilize an annual training budget of €5,000 for your personal and professional development and benefit from our internal Leadership Academy. Become part of our active tech community through meetups, hackathons, and workshops. Up to 40 hours of additional free time per year are available for your training.
• Interesting tasks and real impact: Work on diverse projects where your contribution truly matters – for our clients and for SQUER.
• Flexibility for peak performance: Benefit from hybrid work models, flexible hours, Workations within the EU, and extra days off – so you can achieve your best.
• Individual equipment for your success: Choose the hardware that best suits your working style and leverage our selection of AI tools and licenses (Anthropic, OpenAI, or others).
• We value you: In addition to numerous benefits, we offer a competitive annual salary to reward your exceptional efforts.
• Part of a strong team culture: Collaboration and connection are at our core. Through open communication, shared successes, and inspiring team events like our annual SQUER-Offsite, we foster a culture where everyone feels valued and enjoys growing.
• A workplace with numerous benefits: Work in a central office with a spacious terrace and BBQ area, enjoy free office lunches, a MyClubs sports club membership, and either a free "Wiener Linien" ticket or partial compensation for a "Klimaticket". Additionally, you'll receive complimentary massages, referral bonuses, Corporate Benefits, and a JobRad service. Annual employee gifts and monthly team breakfasts add further value to your work experience.

We believe in transparent and fair compensation. For this role, an annual gross salary of €75,000 to €95,000 is planned – the exact classification depends on the seniority level we determine together during the process.