Software Engineer AI & Machine Learning

You are the architect behind the integration of AI models into our high-tech machinery, enabling our systems to go beyond data collection and intelligently respond to their environment in real time.

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About the job
This is where AI meets the world of high-tech machinery. You take advanced AI models beyond the development stage and integrate them into real-world industrial systems, where reliability, speed and real-time performance are essential. From software architecture and edge deployment to machine control integration, you build the technology that enables our machines to intelligently respond to their environment.

Your key responsibilities

• Designing the software infrastructure that connects AI models with machine control systems (PLC/IPC).
• Optimizing AI models for real-time performance on industrial hardware, such as NVIDIA Jetson/CUDA/TensorRT and Beckhoff or Rockwell industrial PCs.
• Developing robust and reliable interfaces in C#, C++ or Python to seamlessly connect AI modules with the core PLC-based machine software.
• Translating complex algorithms into clean, testable and maintainable code, following modern software engineering standards and best practices.

What we offer Working at Royal Houdijk means being part of an organization with a personal approach, short lines of communication, and an open, informal working environment where collaboration comes naturally.
We are driven by development. Not only in terms of technology, but especially when it comes to the personal and professional growth of our people. With the right guidance and a positive, supportive work climate, we encourage you to bring out the best in yourself.
In addition, we offer an attractive benefits package that reflects the value we place on our employees.

What you can expect

• A monthly salary between €3.500 and €5.100 (based on a 40-hour workweek), with opportunities for further growth through specialization or career development.
• 27 vacation days and 13 additional leave days (ADV) in accordance with the Metalektro collective labor agreement.
• The option to “sell” unused ADV days each year.
• A fixed monthly commuting allowance of €0.25 per kilometer.
• A solid pension plan with PME, with 50% of the contributions covered by Royal Houdijk.
• Attractive employee benefits such as financial support for uncovered healthcare costs, a gym membership, or a contribution towards a new bicycle for commuting.
• A healthy work-life balance, with flexibility to organize your working hours.
• Internal and external training opportunities to support your personal development and to maintain your product and system knowledge.

What you bring
We are looking for a strong Software Engineer with a passion for AI and machine learning. You know how to turn AI models into robust, production-ready software and feel comfortable working at the intersection of software engineering, AI and industrial automation. You combine a solid technical background with a pragmatic mindset and enjoy bringing intelligent solutions into real-world machines.

Key qualifications

• A completed Master’s degree in AI, Computer Vision, Data Science, or a related field, or an equivalent academic level of thinking and working.
• First and foremost, you are a strong Software Engineer with a passion for AI and Machine Learning.
• You are highly proficient in Python and have experience with C++ or C# (.NET).
• You are familiar with Docker, Git and CI/CD pipelines, preferably within industrial applications.
• You know how to implement and validate AI models, such as Computer Vision and Anomaly Detection models. You do not need to be a pure Data Scientist focused solely on training mathematical models.
• Good command of both Dutch and English, spoken and written.
• Providing a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) may be part of the application process.

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Sanne Scholten Recruiter jobs@houdijk.com +31 6 50 81 16 79 See what a day in your new position looks like Your future team
Our Software Engineering team currently consists of 30 Software Engineers: a professional and close-knit group of colleagues with a strong sense of team spirit. We regularly organize team activities and social events. In your role, you will also work closely with other Engineering disciplines, including Mechanical Engineering and Hardware Engineering.
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About Royal Houdijk Every day, millions of baked goods move seamlessly through our systems, from oven to packaging, with unmatched efficiency and precision. Royal Houdijk employs 225 people and operates from its headquarters in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands, supported by global service centers in the USA, Mexico and Austria.
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• 1. Submit your application Send us your resume and a brief motivation via our online application form. We will review your information carefully and match it to the role and your potential fit within our team.

• 2. First contact If your profile matches what we are looking for, we will reach out to schedule an initial phone call. This conversation helps us learn more about you and gives you the chance to ask questions about the role and our company.

• 3. Interview(s) at our office Next, you’ll be invited to our office for one or more interviews with HR, your future manager and potential team members. We want to get to know you better and give you a good sense of the culture at Royal Houdijk.
• 4. Offer and onboarding If we both feel it is a good match, we will make you a formal offer. Once you accept, we will guide you through the onboarding process and make sure you feel welcome from day one. We look forward to achieving great things together.

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