Senior AI Engineer

Location: Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands

Department: Utrecht

Workplace: hybrid

Employment Type: full

Description

Are you an ambitious Senior AI Engineer ready to bridge the gap between high-level strategy and production-ready code? Do you want to use your (Gen)AI knowledge and ML engineering skills to help fast-growing tech scale-ups in Climate Tech?

At Enjins, we apply a software engineering mindset to all things AI - from traditional ML models to modern LLMs and Agentic architectures. As a Senior, you won’t just build; you will mentor a talented team of engineers and drive complex AI projects from design to deployment, while playing a defining role in the expansion of our Utrecht hub.

About us 🚀

Since 2018, we have been engineering AI systems designed to provide long-term and meaningful value. We don’t chase hype; we help our clients navigate the evolving AI landscape with clarity and purpose. By applying a software engineering mindset to everything we do, we ensure our solutions are robust, scalable, and production-ready.

Operating from our offices in Utrecht and Berlin, we partner with innovative tech companies throughout Northwest Europe. Our client portfolio includes names like Crisp, Groendus, SnappCar, Tier Mobility, and PlanBlue. We actively prioritize partnerships within Climate Tech where our technology delivers a measurable, positive impact. At our core, we are engineers first, prioritizing clean code, MLOps best practices, and system reliability.

What? [You'll be doing] 👀

As a Senior AI Engineer, you will work at the intersection of technical excellence and project leadership within our team of 20+ engineers. You will act as a hands-on technical lead in a consultancy context, ensuring the impact of our AI applications for innovative Dutch and foreign clients.

Key responsibilities:

• Own the full development and implementation of robust AI/ML applications, ensuring systems are scalable and production-ready.
• Support the growth of our engineering team by sharing knowledge on the latest technologies like Kubernetes, Airflow, and Kafka.
• Act as a technical partner for stakeholders, translating complex AI architectures into clear business value and human-centric impact.
• Play an active role in building Enjins, participating in the interview process and identifying new tools/methods to increase team velocity.

Requirements

We are looking for pragmatic engineers who thrive on solving complex problems with clean, scalable code.

Expertise & Skills 🔧

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as an AI/ML Engineer ideally in a consultancy context, with a proven track record in leading development projects.
• Deep expertise in Python, SQL, and Git, with hands-on experience in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and ETL/ELT orchestration.
• Experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP) and a strong understanding of MLOps/LLMOps concepts.
• Experience in technical consultancy settings is a strong plus.

Mindset & Approach ✨

• You prioritize "production-ready" over "academic hype" and are not afraid to connect with board-level stakeholders (CTO, CFO) to achieve results.
• You love discovering new programming languages and frameworks. Our world is changing continuously!
• Excellent ability to translate technical findings into actionable insights. Fluent in English.

Benefits

We invest heavily in your journey, ensuring you remain at the technical forefront while growing as a professional.

Accelerate your Growth & Development 🧠

• M-Leap Journey: A dedicated personal training program to improve your skills (MLEAP) and 1-on-1 coaching from Leads and our C-level.
• Rapid Onboarding: Become a certified cloud practitioner in your first month and dive straight into customer projects.
• Transparent Reviews: Regular feedback moments and project assessments to ensure continuous professional evolution.

Innovation & Work Environment ⚡️

• Modern Workspace: Work from our office centrally located in Utrecht along the picturesque Oudegracht.
• Top-tier Tools: Receive an Apple MacBook Pro for work.
• Competitive Salary: A monthly gross salary between €4.500 and €5.500, but depending on your experience and expertise. This base salary indication excludes holiday allowance, pension contributions, performance bonus and benefits related to M-Leap's collective and personal investments.
• Annual Performance Bonus: A yearly bonus equivalent to 1.5 months’ salary, recognizing and valuing your contribution to our success.
• Senior Leadership Track: Access to a specialized Senior learning program designed to sharpen your skills in leadership & coaching, stakeholder management, architecture, mastering the execution of Tech Due Diligence etc.

Work-life Balance & Culture 👐

• Time Off: 28 total vacation days (including flexibility for 3 national holidays).
• Team Spirit: Monthly social events, from themed parties and sports tournaments to pub quizzes.
• Sustainability: OV-First (Public Transport) travel policy fully covering your commute and meat-free catering during events.

Have we sparked your interest? 🌎

Let’s have a talk! In the first meeting you talk directly to one of our Lead AI engineers, so ask everything you want to know. If you want to reach out to us before applying with any questions, drop us an email at [email protected]