AI Consultant

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

Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and deploy AI-driven applications using Python and modern ML frameworks Train, fine-tune, and optimize machine learning models, including dataset preparation and curation Develop and integrate LLM-based solutions for text understanding, search, and automation Implement and manage containerized applications using Docker Work with PostgreSQL for data storage and querying Build and deploy locally hosted LLM solutions (e.g. vLLM, llama.cpp) Integrate AI solutions with existing platforms and APIs Apply best practices in MLOps and production AI deployment Collaborate closely with end users to translate operational needs into AI solutions Contribute to system design for scalable and maintainable AI architectures Required Experience & Skills Must-Have 5+ years of experience as an AI Consultant or AI Engineer Strong experience with Python (5+ years) Proven experience with LLMs and modern AI systems Experience in training and fine-tuning models, including dataset preparation and tuning workflows Strong knowledge of Docker and containerized deployments Experience with PostgreSQL Familiarity with Claude Code or OpenAI Codex Experience working with machine learning techniques across multiple domains Fluency in Dutch (CEFR C2 level required) Preferred Qualifications Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) Experience deploying locally hosted LLMs (vLLM, llama.cpp) Knowledge of TypeScript, React, Node.js, Tailwind CSS Experience with NVIDIA DeepStream (Computer Vision pipelines) Familiarity with CI/CD and MLOps practices 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 Hybrid working arrangement available Estimated workload: ~3000 hours Long-term engagement with potential extensions Candidate weighting: 50% quality / 50% price Must sign IT code and NDA prior to engagement 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.