AI Engineers - building and scaling AI solutions

Paconsulting; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Steep learning curve

Hands-on AI tech exposure

Collaboration with Netherlands/global/

Freedom to grow skills

Job summary

PA Consulting in Utrecht is expanding its AI team. We are seeking AI Engineers with hands-on experience to design, develop and test AI and Generative AI solutions for real-world client needs.

You will translate business requirements into practical AI deployments and collaborate across disciplines to deliver cloud-native architectures. You will work on modern AI technologies such as LLMs, RAG, and agent-based approaches, integrating AI with data pipelines and APIs while maintaining a strong

Qualifications

• Experience in building AI/ML solutions for real-world use cases.
• Ability to translate business needs into practical AI solutions.
• Proficiency with Python or similar programming languages.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud).
• Fluent in English and Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test AI and Generative AI solutions for client needs.
• Experiment with modern AI technologies including LLMs, RAG, and agent-based approaches.
• Integrate AI models with data, APIs and existing tech stacks; design cloud-native solutions.
• Contribute to AI architecture, QA, evaluation and responsible AI use.
• Collaborate across disciplines and communicate complex topics clearly.

Skills

AI engineering

Software engineering fundamentals

English

Dutch language

Hands-on AI development

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/Data Science

Tools

Python

Cloud APIs

LLMs

Data pipelines

Job description

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.

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 you can 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.

What we offer

• 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

If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact: Marie Witterseh Rasmussen (Talent Acquisition) at: [e-mail]

Company description We are PA Consulting, and