Senior AI Engineer

Faktion | AI Solutions & Advisory; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Fuel card

Mobility budget

Hospitalization insurance

Group insurance

Laptop

Smartphone

Job summary

Faktion | AI Solutions & Advisory is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to lead ML projects, build production-grade pipelines in the cloud, and mentor junior engineers. You will translate client needs into scalable AI solutions and help drive business impact with ML across engagements.

The role requires 5+ years in ML, strong Python/Java/Scala skills, TensorFlow/PyTorch expertise, and delight in collaborating with clients in Dutch and English. Hybrid work offers flexibility and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or other quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in machine learning.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Proven track record of developing and deploying scalable machine learning models.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (Microsoft Azure is a plus).

Responsibilities

• In your senior role, you assume the position of tech lead on projects, guiding junior colleagues through both technical and client-related aspects.
• You adeptly comprehend the business needs of customers and convert these into comprehensive technical solutions.
• Utilize Python to implement production-ready pipelines and machine learning models in the Cloud.
• Investigate the latest in machine learning research and lead the internal assessment and integration of innovative tools and frameworks.
• Ensure the high-standard completion of projects managed by your team.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior machine learning engineers.
• Conduct workshops for clients, showcasing your knowledge and skills.
• Apply your expertise to assist the sales team in qualifying and securing exciting new projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in native Dutch and English (French is a plus).

Skills

Machine learning

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Master's in Computer Science / AI

PhD in Computer Science / AI

Tools

Python

Java

Scala

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Azure

Job description

As a Senior AI Engineer, you will be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge AI solutions for enterprises. You will both be implementing existing models, as join the development of custom models. In this position, you will leverage your expertise in machine learning to develop solutions that improve the efficiency or profitability of our customers. You like engaging with customers and colleagues and have a passion for building meaningful solutions using machine learning.

Some key responsibilities:

• In your senior role, you assume the position of tech lead on projects, guiding junior colleagues through both technical and client-related aspects. You also play a pivotal role internally, propelling our company's technical prowess and enhancing our offerings to clients
• You adeptly comprehend the business needs of customers and convert these into comprehensive technical solutions
• Utilize Python to implement production-ready pipelines and machine learning models in the Cloud
• Investigate the latest in machine learning research and lead the internal assessment and integration of innovative tools and frameworks
• Ensure the high-standard completion of projects managed by your team
• Provide technical mentorship to junior machine learning engineers
• Conduct workshops for clients, showcasing your knowledge and skills
• Apply your expertise to assist the sales team in qualifying and securing exciting new projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in native Dutch and English (French is a plus).
• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or other quantitative field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in machine learning
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Proven track record of developing and deploying scalable machine learning models.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (Microsoft Azure is a plus)

Following experiences are a plus:

• Publications in relevant AI/ML conferences and journals is a plus
• Experience in mentoring and leading technical teams
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Experience in one of our focus domains: GenAI, NLP, Vision, Time Series Data, MLOps, Digital Twins, 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 and group insurance, along with a top-tier laptop and smartphone.
• Benefit from a company culture that stimulates both individual and team development, fostering your professional growth.
• Utilize your innovation budget for engaging in exciting, educational, and challenging open-source projects within your guild.
• Participate in (virtual) team-building activities and gatherings, a great opportunity to unwind and engage 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.