Founding ML Engineer

Oakwell Hampton Group; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 89,280; Full time

Job summary

A transformative startup focused on revolutionizing building regulations in Europe is seeking a Mid-Senior Founding AI Engineer. The role involves shaping the AI architecture and leading LLM integrations to streamline compliance processes. Candidates should be proficient in machine learning and well-versed in Python, with experience in building scalable AI systems. This full-time position offers a monthly salary of €8,000, along with benefits and equity, and is remote-first based in the Netherlands.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Machine Learning.
• Thrive on solving real-world problems.
• Enjoy experimenting with tools like OpenAI and Cohere.

Responsibilities

• Shape AI architecture and tooling from the ground up.
• Lead LLM integrations to search optimization.
• Deliver AI-powered solutions for European regulation.

Skills

Data extraction

Machine Learning

Problem-solving

Vector databases

API orchestration

Experimentation with AI tools

Clean, maintainable AI systems

Python programming

MLOps best practices

LLM-powered tools

Tools

Python

FastAPI

Docker

Postgres

GCP

PyTorch

Huggingface

OpenAI

Redis

React

Next.js

Job description

Founding AI Engineer – Oakwell Hampton Group

Remote‑first (NL‑based) | €8,000 per month + Benefits + Equity!

Imagine being part of a company fundamentally changing one of the biggest industries in the world.

This stealth‑mode startup is reimagining how Europe navigates building regulations – using AI to turn painful compliance processes into a seamless part of development. Their mission? To help developers and municipalities build faster, smarter, and more sustainably.

Responsibilities

• Shape the AI architecture, tooling, and product logic from the ground up.
• Lead everything from LLM integrations to search optimisation.
• Work closely with the founders to deliver AI‑powered solutions that make regulation frictionless for users across Europe.

Qualifications

• Experience with complicated data extraction.
• Strong experience in Machine Learning.
• Thrive on solving real‑world problems with smart applications of machine learning.
• Know your way around vector databases, embeddings, and API orchestration.
• Enjoy experimenting with tools like OpenAI, Cohere, or Huggingface.
• Care deeply about clean, maintainable, and scalable AI systems.
• Strong Python background and knowledge of MLOps best practices.
• Experience building LLM‑powered tools or chat‑based interfaces.
• Startup or 0‑to‑1 product experience.

Stack

Python, FastAPI, Redis, Postgres, Weaviate, GCP, Docker, PyTorch, Huggingface, OpenAI, Anthropic, Cohere, LangChain, React, Next.js (TypeScript + Tailwind).

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology, Product Management, and Project Management.

Industries

Software Development, Building Construction, and Construction.

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