Job Description

AI Consultant (Senior) – AI Engineer PZA

Antwerp, Belgium (Hybrid)

Full-time Contract | Freelance / Consulting Assignment

Start Date: 1 June 2026

Contract Duration: Until 15 July 2027 (Extension Possible)

Application Deadline: 22 May 2026

We are looking for a Senior AI Consultant / AI Engineer to contribute to the development of advanced AI applications within the domains of Computer Vision and Natural Language Processing. The role focuses on building real-world AI solutions for operational use cases within a highly dynamic public safety environment.

You will join an agile AI & Innovation team working on locally hosted AI models and production-grade applications designed to support analysts, investigators, and operational teams in their daily work.

Role Focus

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  Development of AI applications in Computer Vision (object detection, scene analysis)
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  Development of NLP and LLM-based solutions (chatbots, document intelligence, search systems)
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  Use and integration of locally hosted AI models in production environments
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  Building scalable AI systems for real-world operational deployment
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  Working within constrained environments (including platform restrictions such as Focus)
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  Leveraging open-source AI models for applied use cases

Key Responsibilities

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  Design, build, and deploy AI-driven applications using Python and modern ML frameworks
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  Train, fine-tune, and optimize machine learning models, including dataset preparation and curation
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  Develop and integrate LLM-based solutions for text understanding, search, and automation
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  Implement and manage containerized applications using Docker
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  Work with PostgreSQL for data storage and querying
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  Build and deploy locally hosted LLM solutions (e.g. vLLM, llama.cpp)
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  Integrate AI solutions with existing platforms and APIs
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  Apply best practices in MLOps and production AI deployment
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  Collaborate closely with end users to translate operational needs into AI solutions
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  Contribute to system design for scalable and maintainable AI architectures

Required Experience & Skills

Must-Have

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  5+ years of experience as an AI Consultant or AI Engineer
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  Strong experience with Python (5+ years)
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  Proven experience with LLMs and modern AI systems
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  Experience in training and fine-tuning models, including dataset preparation and tuning workflows
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  Strong knowledge of Docker and containerized deployments
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  Experience with PostgreSQL
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  Familiarity with Claude Code or OpenAI Codex
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  Experience working with machine learning techniques across multiple domains
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  Fluency in Dutch (CEFR C2 level required)

Preferred Qualifications

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  Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
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  Experience deploying locally hosted LLMs (vLLM, llama.cpp)
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  Knowledge of TypeScript, React, Node.js, Tailwind CSS
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  Experience with NVIDIA DeepStream (Computer Vision pipelines)
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  Familiarity with CI/CD and MLOps practices
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  Strong understanding of AI system performance optimization

Ideal Candidate

You are a hands-on AI engineer who thrives in applied, real-world environments. You are comfortable working with cutting-edge open-source AI models and enjoy translating complex technical capabilities into usable operational tools. You are proactive, independent, and passionate about building production-grade AI systems with real impact.

Additional Information

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  Hybrid working arrangement available
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  Estimated workload: ~3000 hours
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  Long-term engagement with potential extensions
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  Candidate weighting: 50% quality / 50% price
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  Must sign IT code and NDA prior to engagement
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  Work in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment with end-user proximity

Apply

If you are passionate about AI engineering, computer vision, LLM systems, and building impactful real-world applications, we would love to hear from you.