AI Engineers - building and scaling AI solutions

PA Consulting Group; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning opportunities

Global collaboration

Freedom to explore and grow

Job summary

PA Consulting Group is expanding its AI team in Utrecht, Netherlands. We seek AI Engineers ranging from early career to senior level to build and scale AI solutions that deliver real business value for diverse clients.

You will design, develop and deploy AI models, integrate data pipelines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate client needs into practical, scalable solutions. Fluency in Dutch and English is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with AI, Generative AI, ML or data science in real projects.
• Hands-on development of AI solutions using modern tools and languages.
• Ability to translate business needs into practical AI implementations.
• Fluent English and Dutch communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test AI/Generative AI solutions for client needs.
• Experiment with modern AI tech (LLMs, RAG, agents) and scale implementations.
• Integrate AI models with data, APIs and existing systems.
• Collaborate across disciplines and communicate complex topics clearly.

Skills

Python

LLMs

Generative AI

AI deployment

Data integration

Communication

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Data Science/CS/Engineering/Mathematics

Tools

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

AI Engineers - building and scaling AI solutions

• Full-time

At PA Consulting, we are expanding our AI team in Utrecht. We are currently looking for AI Engineers who are motivated by hands‑on work with AI solutions and who want to ensure that AI creates real value for organisations across a variety of industries.

We are looking both for AI Engineers with a few years of experience who are ready to take the next step in their careers, and for more experienced AI specialists who want to apply and further develop their technical capabilities in business‑critical client projects. We are seeking colleagues with a practical, implementation‑focused approach to AI and a passion for turning ideas and experiments into demonstrations and production‑ready solutions for our clients. You thrive in ambiguous environments where innovation is encouraged, bringing a builder mindset and strong software engineering foundations to translate client requirements into practical technical solutions.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Implement AI solutions in real‑world settings

Advise clients on how AI tools can be technically matured and scaled

Help bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions

You will become part of an ambitious and curious team where learning, enthusiasm for technology and a strong sense of community are highly valued. AI is a strategic growth area for PA, and there will be significant interest in your expertise, both in client engagements and across the wider organisation. We expect you to actively share your knowledge and be able to communicate complex technical topics in a clear and accessible way, including to colleagues and clients without a technical background.

At PA, we work across the entire AI lifecycle, from ideation and experimentation to fully implemented solutions, with a strong focus on quality, responsible AI and scalability. Projects vary, but they all share one common principle: AI is not a goal in itself, but a means of solving real business challenges for our clients.

Your work will include:

Designing, developing and testing AI and Generative AI solutions to address specific business needs

Experimenting with and applying modern AI technologies, including LLMs, RAG architectures and agent‑based solutions

Integrating AI models with data, APIs and existing technology landscapes, designing cloud‑native solutions on major cloud service providers (such as Azure, GCP)

Contributing to AI architecture, quality assurance, evaluation and the responsible use of AI

Sharing knowledge and learning collaboratively within PA’s active AI community

Developing production‑grade software using modern engineering practices and agile delivery methodologies

Designing and building robust data pipelines and data engineering architectures to support AI/LLM applications.

You will join a supportive and highly skilled environment where you are not expected to know everything from day one, but where you will be given the opportunity to develop quickly through real projects, coaching and hands‑on learning.

We are recruiting at several levels, so we encourage you to apply whether you have a few years of experience after graduation or many years of professional experience.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Professional experience working with AI, Generative AI, machine learning or data science
• Hands‑on experience developing and experimenting with AI solutions, for example using LLMs, RAG or agent‑based approaches
• Experience programming in Python or another relevant language
• A good understanding of how AI models can be integrated with data, APIs and existing technology environments
• Familiarity with cloud‑based AI technologies, for example Azure, AWS or Google Cloud Platform
• The ability to understand business challenges and translate them into practical AI solutions
• The ability to collaborate across disciplines and communicate technical concepts in an understandable way
• A relevant degree in areas such as Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field
• Fluent in both English and Dutch*

*Please note that, to be considered for this role, you must be fluent in Dutch and based in the Netherlands.

Whatweoffer

• A steep learning curve combined with a supportive, feedback‑driven culture
• The opportunity to work hands‑on with both emerging and established AI technologies
• Close collaboration with talented colleagues across the Netherlands and globally
• The chance to further develop your skills with a lot of freedom, both in breadth and depth

We are PA Consulting, and we are not a traditional consulting firm. We are different in what we do and how we do it. We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results.

We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport.

Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, Nordics, Netherlands and the US.

Diversity &inclusion

We are convinced that diversity makes us a stronger company and are happy to hire people from diverse backgrounds. Diversity fosters a rich, creative environment in which our people develop, and our customers achieve lasting results. We are committed to recruiting, promoting, and rewarding our people based on their ability to contribute to PA's goals, regardless of their gender, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, or marital status. We welcome international applications, but we cannot offer sponsorship for work permits, so you must have the full right to live and work in the Netherlands.