Real-Time AI/ML Software Engineer - Industrial Automation

Houdijk; Vlaardingen; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: €3,500–€5,100 monthly

27 vacation days + 13 ADV

Commuting allowance (€0.25/km)

Pension plan with PME

Healthcare support

Gym membership

Bike contribution

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Royal Houdijk seeks a Software Engineer to integrate AI models into high-tech machinery. You will bridge AI software with real-time machine control, taking models from development to production in industrial settings.

The role emphasizes performance on edge hardware, robust interfaces in C#/C++/Python, and collaboration with mechanical and hardware engineering teams. Fluency in Dutch and English is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in AI, Computer Vision, Data Science, or related field.
• Strong Software Engineer with passion for AI and Machine Learning.
• Proficiency in Python; experience with C++ or C# (.NET).
• Experience with Docker, Git and CI/CD in industrial apps.
• Knowledge of AI models (CV, anomaly detection); not solely a data scientist.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (spoken and written).
• Certificate of Conduct (VOG) may be requested.

Responsibilities

• Design software infrastructure connecting AI models with machine control systems (PLC/IPC).
• Optimize AI models for real-time performance on industrial hardware (Jetson/CUDA/TensorRT, Beckhoff or Rockwell PCs).
• Develop robust interfaces in C#, C++, or Python to connect AI modules with PLC-based software.
• Translate algorithms into clean, testable, maintainable code per modern standards.

Skills

Python

C++

C#

AI & ML

Docker

Git

CI/CD

English proficiency

Dutch proficiency

Education

Master's in AI/Computer Vision/Data Science

Tools

Docker

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Royal Houdijk seeks a Software Engineer to integrate AI models into high-tech machinery. You will bridge AI software with real-time machine control, taking models from development to production in industrial settings.

The role emphasizes performance on edge hardware, robust interfaces in C#/C++/Python, and collaboration with mechanical and hardware engineering teams. Fluency in Dutch and English is required.