Uncountable

LLM Applications Engineer

Munich, Germany·United Kingdom·United States
4 months ago
Salary
€125,000 – €160,000per year

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Description

Uncountable is seeking experienced engineers to lead the transformation of our platform into an AI-first R&D ecosystem. We are building the next generation of tools that empower scientists at Fortune 500 companies to accelerate discovery through Generative AI. As an LLM Applications Engineer, you will architect our LLM infrastructure, designing retrieval systems, agentic workflows, and data pipelines that bridge complex experimental data and actionable AI insights. This hybrid role requires deep full-stack development understanding and expertise in deploying LLMs in production. You will build AI-driven UI components, integrate LLM capabilities with SQL databases, and ensure high-fidelity, grounded AI responses.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of software development experience with a focus on full-stack web applications.
  • Proven experience with LLM orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, or Haystack).
  • Proficiency in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript: Ability to work across the AI backend and the React frontend.
  • Solid Engineering Fundamentals: Experience with API design, asynchronous processing, and performance optimization.

Experience Level

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Benefits

Competitive Salary and Equity
Health and Dental Insurance
401K with Employer Contribution

💰 Net Salary Calculator

Tax class 1, no church tax
Gross Salary
142,500/year
11,875/month
Total Deductions
61,732
43% effective rate
Net Salary (Take Home)
6,730/mo
80,768/year

Deduction Breakdown

🏛️ Income Tax40,955
🏦 Pension Insurance9,430
🏥 Health Insurance6,103
🫶 Care Insurance1,674
📋 Unemployment Insurance1,318
⚖️ Solidarity Surcharge2,252

🏠 Cost of Living in Munich

Monthly Essentials

Rent (1BR)
1650
Groceries
350
Transport
90
Utilities
250
Internet
45

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Eating Out
15
Gym/Month
55
Coffee
4
Beer (0.5L)
5
Cinema
13
Monthly Net Salary:6,730
Comfortable Living:2,422
Monthly Savings:4,308 (64%)
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Strong savings potential: You could save €4,308 monthly, which is €51,696 per year.

💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Munich. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.

Eligible for the EU Blue Card

A salary of €142,500 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).

The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.

Processing
4-12 weeks
Visa fee
€100
Requirements
University degree + Job offer

Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)

Documents needed

Valid passport
Recognised university degree
Employment contract or binding job offer
Proof of salary meeting threshold
Health insurance coverage
Biometric passport photo
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📍 Life in Munich

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Population
1.6M
Quality of Life
9.0
🇬🇧
English Friendly
8.0
💻
Tech Scene
9.0
🌍
International
8.0
🚇
Public Transport
9.0
🚴
Bikeability
8.0
🌬️
Air Quality
7.0
🌳
Green Spaces
8.0
🚗
Car Free
6.0
ℹ️

About Munich

  • Tech hub with strong startup ecosystem
  • Excellent public services
  • Close to Alps
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Climate

  • Continental climate
  • Cold winters with snow
  • Warm summers
  • Close to Alps
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 9°C
☀️1900 sunshine hours/year
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Safety

  • Safest major city in Germany
  • Very low violent crime
  • Occasional pickpocketing
Overall:9.0
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Healthcare

  • World-class hospitals
  • Short wait times
  • Comprehensive coverage
Quality: 10.0Access: 9.0
🎭

Culture

  • Rich arts scene
  • World-famous museums
  • Strong music tradition
9.0
🎉

Nightlife

  • Vibrant beer gardens
  • Clubs
  • Cultural events
8.0
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Recreation

  • Parks
  • English Garden
  • Alps nearby
9.0
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Cost of Living

  • Most expensive city in Germany
  • High salaries compensate somewhat
🏠 Rent (1BR center):1650
⚡ Utilities:250
🛒 Groceries:350
🍽️ Dining out:22

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Uncountable is an AI-powered R&D platform accelerating formulation and materials science for chemicals, life sciences, and manufacturing. Founded by MIT/Stanford engineers, profitable since 2016.

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Germany — Tax & Insurance Settings

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