Senior AI Engineer

dataroots, a Talan company; Oost-Vlaanderen; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobility budget

Company car with fuel card

High-end laptop

Smartphone with subscription

Hospitalization and group insurance

Training budget

Team-building events

Job summary

Dataroots, a Talan company, is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to lead the design, build, and deployment of AI solutions for clients across industries. You will architect production-grade systems with MLOps/LLMOps, mentor teammates, and guide clients through technical decisions.

The role requires 4+ years of industry experience, strong Python/SQL, cloud platform expertise (AWS/Azure/GCP), and excellent communication in English, with Dutch/French as a strong advantage.

Qualifications

• A deep passion for Artificial Intelligence and its applications.
• A minimum of 4 years of industry experience building and deploying software, ML or AI systems in production.
• In-depth understanding of software design principles; Proficiency in Python & SQL is a must.
• Hands-on GenAI & Agentic AI experience: Practical work with RAG architectures, LLM orchestration, and agentic frameworks.
• A strong theoretical and practical grounding in traditional Machine Learning and Deep Learning and how to apply them pragmatically in production settings.
• Experience deploying AI systems into production, with a solid grasp of model lifecycle management and cloud-native deployment practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and a history of working with cloud-based AI and data workflows.
• Front-end experience is considered a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for clients.
• Fluency in English. Speaking Dutch/French fluently is a very big advantage.
• Consulting experience is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, build, and deployment of AI solutions delivering tangible business value.
• Architect production-grade systems with best practices in MLOps and LLMOps.
• Mentor colleagues and guide clients through technical decisions.
• Collaborate with teams across industries and disciplines.

Skills

Python

SQL

GenAI

ML & DL

Cloud deployment

RAG architectures

LLM orchestration

Communication

English fluency

Dutch/French

Consulting

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

At Dataroots, we deliver end-to-end data and AI solutions, from strategy and platform design to data engineering and AI-enabled systems. That broad scope is reflected in our team: AI engineers, data engineers, cloud architects, and data strategists. Each discipline brings its own expertise, but we share knowledge, perspectives, and a common way of thinking across disciplines.

As a Senior AI Engineer, you take the lead in designing, building, and deploying AI solutions that deliver tangible business value for our clients across a variety of industries, spanning classical ML, modern GenAI, and Agentic AI use cases. Your work goes beyond getting the models to work; you architect robust, production-grade systems using best practices in MLOps and LLMOps to ensure they are reliable, maintainable, and scalable over time. As a senior engineer, you also play a key role in guiding clients through technical decisions and mentoring fellow team members.

You bring the following qualities & experiences to the role:

• A deep passion for Artificial Intelligence and its applications.
• A minimum of 4 years of industry experience building and deploying software, ML or AI systems in production.
• In-depth understanding of software design principles; Proficiency in Python & SQL is a must.
• Hands-on GenAI & Agentic AI experience: Practical work with RAG architectures, LLM orchestration, and agentic frameworks.
• A strong theoretical and practical grounding in traditional Machine Learning and Deep Learning and how to apply them pragmatically in production settings.
• Experience deploying AI systems into production, with a solid grasp of model lifecycle management and cloud-native deployment practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and a history of working with cloud-based AI and data workflows.
• Front-end experience is considered a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for clients.
• Fluency in English. Speaking Dutch/French fluently is a very big advantage.
• Consulting experience is a big plus.

We’re a data & AI consulting company where people, growth, and impact go hand in hand. Since our early days, we’ve built a culture that values collaboration, knowledge sharing, and an environment where individuals can thrive. This focus has allowed us to grow steadily while staying true to what matters: delivering meaningful results for our clients and creating a place where people enjoy doing their best work.

Working at Dataroots means gaining exposure to a wide range of industries, challenges, and technologies. You’ll have the opportunity to step outside your comfort zone, while being supported by experienced colleagues who are always ready to share their expertise.

As part of the Talan Group, we further extend these opportunities by offering an international dimension to your career path.

The Offer

+ An attractive salary with extralegal benefits, including:

• Mobility budget or a company car with fuel/charging card
• Hospitalization and group insurance
• High-end laptop
• Smartphone with subscription
• Substantial amount of holidays
• ...

+ Diverse and welcoming work environment, where you’ll collaborate & unwind with colleagues from different cultures and disciplines. The organization of both fun & professional events and initiatives is actively encouraged and supported.

+ A training budget for individual and team learning opportunities.

+ Tons of team-building events and sports initiatives to stay connected and unwind.

Where you’ll work

Our main offices are in Leuven and Ghent. These spaces are perfect for both focusing and unwinding with colleagues, as well as brainstorming sessions and team events.

While much of your work can be performed remotely, you will also work on-site with clients.

Ready to join Dataroots?

Excited to shape the future of AI with us? We’re looking forward to hearing from you!