• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Data Science, or Applied Mathematics; Master’s in AI, Machine Learning, or Computational Neuroscience; PhD or post-doctoral experience highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience in Generative AI, LLMs, or related fields, with a proven record of delivering both foundational research and deployed systems.
• Deep expertise in model evaluation, optimization, and scalable Machine Learning infrastructure.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience translating complex research into actionable roadmaps and technical designs.
• Track record of academic publications or open-source contributions and collaborating with external research institutions.
• Strong programming experience in the following: Java, Python.

We’re seeking a visionary Lead Generative AI Scientist to drive breakthrough research and translate it into production-grade Agentic Generative AI and LLM systems. This role is centered around driving innovation in Generative AI and LLMs, guiding cross-functional teams, and translating cutting-edge research into scalable, production-grade solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Architect, fine-tune, and deploy large-scale language models and generative architectures to power our next-generation AI products.
• Build and optimize end-to-end ML pipelines, from data ingestion through model evaluation and inference.
• Work in small, highly-performing AI teams, collaborating closely with software engineers, data scientists, and product managers to deliver customer-facing solutions.
• Explore emerging inference optimization techniques for LLMs and diffusion models to push the boundaries of efficiency, latency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Set strategic research agendas, publish in top-tier conferences, and foster academic-industry partnerships.
• Mentor and grow a diverse, interdisciplinary team of AI researchers and engineers.

Why you will love being a Dynatracer

• A one-product software company creating real value for the largest enterprises and millions of end customers globally, striving for a world where software works perfectly.
• Working with the latest technologies and at the forefront of innovation in tech on scale; but also, in other areas like marketing, design, or research.
• A team that thinks outside the box, welcomes unconventional ideas, and pushes boundaries.
• An environment that fosters innovation, enables creative collaboration, and allows you to grow.
• A globally unique and tailor-made career development program recognizing your potential, promoting your strengths, and supporting you in achieving your career goals.
• A truly international mindset with Dynatracers from different countries & cultures all over the world, and English as the corporate language that connects us all
• A culture that is being shaped by the diverse personalities, expertise, and backgrounds of our global team.
• For this position we offer exclusive relocation support to our R&D Headquarters in Linz , ranked among the top seven most sustainable cities in the world, where cutting-edge innovation intersects with an exceptional quality of life and affordable living costs! Click this link to find out more.

Compensation Data

• We offer attractive compensation packages and stock purchase options with numerous benefits and advantages.
• Due to legal reasons, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary for this position, which is € 80,000 gross per year based on full-time employment. We offer a higher salary in line with qualifications and experience.

Dynatrace (NYSE: DT) is the world-leading AI-powered observability platform.

We’re advancing observability for today’s digital businesses, and helping to transform the complexity of modern digital ecosystems into powerful business assets. By leveraging AI-powered insights, Dynatrace enables organizations to analyze every transaction, automate at the speed of AI, and innovate faster and without limits to drive their business forward.

Our culture, fueled by curiosity, openness, and authenticity, drives our relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence in crafting the Dynatrace platform.