AI Engineer - EngineeringSTUDIO

Cegeka; Limburg; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career growth opportunities

Top Employer recognition

Sustainability focus

Flexible working hours

Learning and training opportunities

Job summary

Cegeka’s EngineeringSTUDIO is seeking an ambitious AI Engineer to architect and deliver AI-powered solutions in IoT, AI, and Cloud. You’ll contribute across projects, work in a small, skilled team, and grow technically and professionally while taking ownership of your career.

You will join an environment that emphasizes AI applications, code quality, CI/CD, and continuous learning. The role blends office-based collaboration from Hasselt with onsite client work and some remote work, under

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years' experience building professional software using Agile/Scrum
• 2–3 years of Python development experience
• Experience with Azure
• Experience working with Git and Azure DevOps
• Experience building, monitoring and maintaining highly scalable distributed systems
• Experience integrating backend systems into solutions
• Experience with NLP/LLM AI applications a nice-to-have
• Good communication skills in English and Dutch, customer focus and accuracy

Responsibilities

• Analyze, implement, test, and deliver AI projects
• Participate in 3-weekly sprints and write user stories
• Perform code reviews and help define coding standards
• Manage deployment, testing, and monitoring of LLM solutions and CI/CD pipelines
• Identify opportunities to optimize performance and functionalities
• Collaborate with team to deliver project goals
• Continuously learn and apply emerging AI technologies

Skills

Python

Azure

NLP

LLM/AI

Distributed systems

Agile/Scrum

English

Dutch

Tools

Git

Azure DevOps

Job description

At EngineeringSTUDIO within Cegeka, we don’t just build a digital product, we architect the future. Join a powerhouse of innovators where your expertise will shape next-generation solutions in IoT, AI, and Cloud for leading enterprises. We’re looking for an ambitious and curious AI Engineer. You’re passionate about technology, eager to explore artificial intelligence (AI) and edge computing, and ready to learn, experiment, and build. As an AI Engineer, you’ll contribute to projects focused on AI applications. You’ll work in a small team of experienced developers, while using the latest technologies in AI. In your role you will actively contribute to make the delivery of our projects a success. You will have the opportunity to grow both technically and professionally and be the CEO of your own career!

• You work on an innovative AI Agent platform to provide novelty solutions for a wide variety of cases
• Together with the team you will be responsible for analysis, implementation, testing, and delivery
• You will participate in 3-weekly sprints, work out user stories, solve/investigate bug reports and perform incident analysis
• You will perform code reviews and help defining and implementing coding standards and best practices
• You will manage the deployment, testing, and monitoring of LLM solutions, including automation of CI/CD pipelines
• You will identify opportunities to optimize performance and functionalities
• You are eager to learn new things about emerging technologies and trends in conversational AI and applying them to ongoing projects.

What you need to succeed:

• You are a strong analytical thinker and team player, capable of collaborating effectively and supporting the team in delivering project goals
• You are an excellent communicator, able to explain complex technical details to both technical and non-technical audiences
• You have 2-3+ years’ experience of building professional software using Agile/Scrum methodology
• You have 2-3 years of Python development experience
• You have experience with Azure
• You have experience working with Git and Azure DevOps
• You have experience in building, monitoring and maintaining highly scalable distributed systems (or are eager to learn)
• You have experience integrating backend systems into solutions
• Experience and understanding of NLP and its practical applications, experience in LLM/ AI solutions, and understanding of Machine Learning principles and related technologies are a nice to have!
• Good communication skills (both in English and Dutch), customer focus and accuracy are also very important in this role
• You work according to a hybrid employment policy: from the Cegeka office in Hasselt (Corda Campus), combined with onsite presence at the customers, and working from home.

What are we offering:

• You will be joining a true Top Employer
• Year after year, Whitelane Research confirms Cegeka’s position as a reliable and leading IT services partner. In 2026, we achieved first place in Security Services for the fourth consecutive year, and a shared second place in both Cloud & Infrastructure Services and Network & Connectivity
• We ask a lot of (talents) from you. Fortunately, you also get a lot in return! Competence and character are essential to us, in addition to experience and ambitions. Cegeka continuously invests in talent management so that every employee can realize their potential
• We use a framework aimed at fair compensation, ensuring employees are paid based on their role, experience, and performance, regardless of gender or other non-job-related characteristics. An electric car with charge card or a mobility budget, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, an interesting group and hospitalization insurance, a mobile phone subscription, a fixed expense allowance, a powerful laptop and the option to give your salary package your own accent thanks to our Flex Reward Plan
• Flexible working hours and a nice work/life balance
• A top team: in which new fresh ideas and initiatives are always welcome! Team events, happy hours and an increasingly legendary company party are also part of this
• Continuous learning: knowledge sharing meetings, participation in conferences and external training. Knowledge sharing and learning are key! Depending on your own interests and initiatives, Cegeka offers various horizontal and vertical career paths
• We value sustainability by pursuing carbon neutrality with the electrification of our fleet and an environmentally friendly data center. We develop innovative solutions with a positive impact on the environment, people and society, and strive for an inclusive and diverse work environment where everyone is valued and heard.

Market-compliant salary with attractive extra benefits.

Flexible working hours supporting your work/life balance.

Career growth with horizontal and vertical development paths.

Hybrid work model blending office and remote work efficiently.

Personal guidance from managers, coaches, and sparring partners.

ESG: lower emissions, foster inclusion and drive sustainability in IT.

Cegeka proudly holds the Top Employer certificate.

Team events, happy hours, sports events, and epic company festival.