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LEAD AI ENGINEER

I.T. Skillfinder · Brussels, BRU, BE · $19k

Actively hiring Posted 5 months ago
  • Location

Brussels

  • Sector:

Digital & Technology

  • Job type:

Contract

  • Salary/Rate:

12 month contract or permanent

  • Contact:

Tim Griffin

  • Contact email:

[email protected]

  • Job ref:

19670USER_85

  • Consultant:

Tim Griffin

Lead AI Engineer – Drive Scalable AI Innovation in Brussels (Hybrid | Perm or Freelance)

Are you passionate about designing and scaling production-grade AI systems? Join a cutting-edge technology and research organisation in Brussels that’s investing heavily in AI and data-driven innovation. This is your chance to take a leading role in shaping the future of intelligent systems, either on a permanent basis or as a 12-month freelance consultant.

You’ll work within a high-performing data team to architect and enhance cloud-based AI services used across multiple business units. With a strong focus on performance, scalability, and resilience, you’ll mentor engineers and lead the development of Python-based services that drive real-world impact.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Designing and evolving scalable AI and data analytics architecture in the cloud
  • Leading initiatives to boost performance and reliability of ML systems and pipelines
  • Building Python-based backend services for machine learning and data workloads
  • Mentoring engineers and championing best practices in code quality and resilience

Essential Skills:

  • Strong Python engineering background
  • Hands-on experience with ML frameworks (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow)
  • Cloud-native development (preferably AWS)
  • Deep understanding of machine learning techniques and model deployment
  • Proven track record delivering production-grade AI/data analytics solutions
  • Exposure to large language models or graph-based learning approaches
  • Advanced degree in a STEM field

Why apply?

  • Hybrid working from a modern Brussels tech hub
  • Choose your contract type: permanent or 12-month freelance Work on meaningful AI projects with a talented team

Interested? Apply now or reach out to Tim at [email protected] for a confidential chat.

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