Generative AI Engineer

Faktion | AI Solutions & Advisory; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or mobility budget

Hospitalization

Group insurance

Top-tier laptop

Smartphone

Flexible hybrid work policy

Job summary

Faktion is a Belgian AI solutions firm seeking a highly motivated Generative AI Engineer to join our engineering team. You will design, build, and deploy AI-powered solutions, focusing on data augmentation, RAG systems, and virtual assistants for our diverse clients.

Candidates should have strong Python skills, ML libraries, experience with transformer models, and the ability to work cross-functionally in an agile environment. A degree in CS/AI/ML is required; a PhD is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• Solid experience implementing generative AI models and deep learning techniques.

Responsibilities

• Implement and augment generative AI models and tools (GPT, LLama, LangChain, Langfuse).
• Integrate third‑party solutions (eg. Microsoft Copilot) with proprietary methods.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define AI project requirements and objectives.
• Stay updated with the latest AI advancements and identify integration opportunities.
• Optimize AI models for performance, scalability, and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain MLOps pipelines from data preprocessing to evaluation.
• Build containerized AI back-ends using Docker and FastAPI.
• Create clear documentation and communicate complex AI concepts to stakeholders.
• Contribute to best practices and standards for generative AI development.

Skills

Python

ML libraries

Transformer models

Communication skills

Agile/Scrum

Proactive mindset

Independent & collaborative work

Education

BSc/ MSc in CS/AI/ML

PhD is a plus

Tools

Docker

FastAPI

Azure

Job description

As a Generative AI Engineer you specialize in integrating generative AI solutions and applying generative models. Your work enables advancements in various industries for our customers, including data augmentation, RAG systems, virtual assistants, and more, expanding the AI capabilities and driving innovation in applications that require realistic outputs. We are hiring a highly motivated Generative AI Engineer to join our talented engineering team. As a Generative AI Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing cutting‑edge generative AI models to solve complex problems and drive innovation for our customers. You will work closely with data scientists, software engineers, and product managers to design, build, and deploy AI‑powered solutions that enhance the business of our customers.

Some key responsibilities:

• Implementing and augmenting generative AI models and tools such as GPT, LLama, langchain, Langfuse..
• Implementing and augmenting existing third-party solutions (eg. Microsoft Copilot, etc.) with proprietary solutions and methods to ensure the customer has the best possible integration of generative AI capabilities in his workforce
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define AI project requirements and objectives, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
• Conducting research to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in generative AI, machine learning, and deep learning techniques and identify opportunities to integrate them into our products and services.
• Optimizing existing generative AI models for improved performance, scalability, and efficiency.
• Developing and maintaining MLOPS pipelines, including data preprocessing, feature extraction, model training, and evaluation.
• Developing and maintaining containerized AI back‑ends using tools like Docker and FastAPI.
• Developing clear and concise documentation, including technical specifications, user guides, and presentations, to communicate complex AI concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Contributing to the best practices and standards for generative AI development within the organization.
• Providing technical mentorship and guidance to other team members on the topic of generative AI
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in native Dutch and English (French is a plus).
• You have a degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field. A Ph.D. is a plus.
• You have solid experience with implementing generative AI models, with a strong understanding of deep learning techniques like transformer models.
• You are proficient in Python and have experience with machine‑learning libraries.
• You have a strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles.
• You are familiar with cloud‑based platforms and services, such as Azure.
• You know software development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum.
• You possess excellent problem‑solving skills and can think critically and creatively to develop innovative AI solutions.
• You have strong communication skills and can effectively convey complex technical concepts to a diverse audience.
• You possess a proactive mindset and can work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Following experiences are a plus:

• Showing your passion through GitHub repos or prior engagements in Kaggle competitions
• Proven track record of developing and deploying scalable machine learning models.
• Publications in relevant AI/ML conferences and journals.
• Experience in one of our focus domains: Data Quality, Retail, Manufacturing, Finance

We offer:

• A rewarding salary package that includes additional perks like a company car and fuel card or a mobility budget, comprehensive hospitalization, group insurance, and a top‑tier laptop and smartphone.
• Benefit from a company culture that stimulates both individual and team development, fostering professional growth.
• Participate in team‑building activities and gatherings, a great opportunity to unwind and engage with our vibrant team initiatives.
• A flexible hybrid working policy to choose where, how, and when you want to work.

At Faktion we build AI, and we use it thoughtfully in our own processes too. During your application, AI tools may help us with practical steps, like checking that your documents came through complete. They never decide who moves forward: every application is read by a real person on our team, and every decision is made by a human. Curious how this works, or how your data is handled? Just ask, we're happy to explain.