Senior Machine Learning Engineer / AI Software Engineer

About the job

For one of our clients within the Defence & high-tech domain, we are looking for a Senior Machine Learning / AI Software Engineer with a strong focus on GPU computing and embedded systems.

In this role, you will work on advanced data processing solutions, where high-performance computing is used to transform complex sensor data (such as radar imagery) into high-quality, actionable outputs. The focus is on deploying machine learning models in offline, embedded environments, where performance, efficiency, and reliability are critical.

You will be part of a highly technical environment, working at the intersection of AI, software engineering, and hardware acceleration, contributing to innovative applications in mission-critical systems.

Main responsibilities

• Develop and optimise machine learning models for deployment in embedded and offline environments
• Design and implement high-performance solutions using GPU computing (GPGPU)
• Process and enhance sensor and radar data into usable outputs
• Work on embedded GPU platforms, ensuring efficiency and reliability
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across software, hardware, and systems engineering
• Optimise algorithms for parallel processing and performance
• Contribute to the integration of AI solutions into real-world applications
• Support testing, validation, and continuous improvement of models and systems

Requirements:

Experience & expertise

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience in machine learning / AI development
• Strong programming skills (e.g. Python, C/C++)
• Experience with GPU computing (CUDA, GPGPU or similar frameworks)
• Affinity with or experience in embedded systems
• Background as a Scientific Software Engineer or Electronics Engineer is highly relevant
• Experience with processing complex data (e.g. images, signals, or sensor data) is a plus

Personal profile

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Able to work in a highly technical and multidisciplinary environment
• Proactive and hands-on approach
• Comfortable working on complex, performance-driven challenges

Additional requirements

• Fluent in Dutch, or willing/able to obtain the required level for Defence projects
• Eligible for security clearance
• Available for a full-time, senior-level role

What we offer

• A role at the forefront of AI, GPU computing, and embedded systems
• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge, mission-critical applications
• A highly technical and innovative environment
• Collaboration with experienced engineers and researchers

Please note that if you do not hear back from us within 10 days of your application, you may assume that we have selected another candidate we would like to interview for this position. We do our best to get back to you individually; however, due to a high volume of responses, it can be that we have not been able to reject your application in person.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are not seeking assistance and will not be liable for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited CVs or candidate introductions. Any candidates submitted by agencies without prior written agreement will be considered our direct applicants and may be employed without obligation or fee.