About the job Senior AI Engineer / Consultant – Computer Vision & LLM Applications Senior AI Engineer / AI Consultant – Computer Vision & LLM Applications - DIGI000532

Location: Antwerp, Belgium (Hybrid)

Mode of Work: Freelance / Contract (Public Sector Assignment)

Start Date: 01/06/2026

Application Deadline: 20/05/2026

Contract Duration: Until 15/07/2027 (extension possible)

We are seeking a Senior AI Engineer / AI Consultant to join an innovative AI & Innovation team working on advanced AI solutions within the public sector domain in Antwerp.

The role focuses on building and deploying production-ready AI applications in the areas of Computer Vision and Natural Language Processing (LLMs), supporting operational users such as analysts, investigators, and intervention teams in their daily work.

The selected candidate will contribute to the design, development, and deployment of AI solutions that operate in both locally hosted environments and integrated platforms, requiring strong engineering discipline and experience with scalable AI systems.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and deploy AI applications in Computer Vision (object detection, video analysis, scene understanding)
Build LLM-based solutions, including chatbots and knowledge assistants
Design and implement speech-to-text and text intelligence systems
Work on AI solutions for large-scale data analysis (text, images, video)
Train, fine-tune, and optimize machine learning models
Curate and manage datasets for AI model development
Deploy AI solutions in cloud and on-premise environments
Integrate AI systems into existing operational platforms and workflows
Work with locally hosted LLMs and optimized inference setups
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate operational needs into AI solutions

Required skills & experience

Minimum 5 years experience as AI Engineer / AI Consultant
Strong expertise in Python for AI/ML development
Proven experience with LLMs and/or Computer Vision applications
Experience with training, fine-tuning, and dataset preparation
Knowledge of multiple machine learning techniques (classification, NLP, CV, etc.)
Experience with Docker and containerized deployments
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
Experience with PostgreSQL or similar databases
Understanding of production AI system design and deployment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Dutch language proficiency (C2 level)

Nice to have

Experience with locally hosted LLMs (vLLM, llama.cpp, or similar)
Knowledge of Claude Code or OpenAI Codex-style frameworks
Experience with NVIDIA DeepStream or video analytics pipelines
Experience with TypeScript, React, Node.js, or Tailwind (for AI interfaces)
Understanding of full-stack AI application development
Experience working in secure or public-sector environments

Soft skills

Strong communication skills and stakeholder interaction
Ability to work both independently and in agile teams
Hands-on, pragmatic mindset focused on delivery
Passion for AI innovation and real-world applications
Ability to translate complex AI concepts into operational value

Location & setup

Hybrid role based in Antwerp, with flexible remote working options depending on project needs.