Director AI Applications

Hybrid

Ghent, Belgium

Full Time

20-03-2025

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Job Specifications

The Role

The Director of AI Applications at Openchip will drive the adoption of our AI technologies in real-world industries such as healthcare, cybersecurity, and robotics. This role involves collaborating with partners and customers to develop tailored AI applications while leveraging state-of-the-art AI frameworks. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in LLM fine-tuning, AI workflow automation, and high-performance computing applications.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development of AI-powered applications across industries such as healthcare, cybersecurity, robotics, and HPC.
Collaborate with customers and partners to design and implement domain-specific AI solutions leveraging Openchip’s technology.
Spearhead AI fine-tuning initiatives, working with large language models (LLMs) and multimodal AI systems.
Build AI agentic workflows utilizing cutting-edge frameworks such as LangGraph, LlamaIndex, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) methodologies.
Define strategies for AI application scalability, deployment, and optimization on Openchip hardware.
Bridge AI research and real-world application development, ensuring business value through AI innovation.
Establish partnerships with academia, industry leaders, and research institutions to enhance Openchip’s AI capabilities.
You will be reporting to the Chief AI & Software Systems Officer within Openchip

Qualifications

MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field.
Proven track record of leading AI application development in an enterprise or research setting.
Deep expertise in LLM fine-tuning, AI workflow orchestration, and AI-powered product development.
Hands-on experience with AI frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangGraph, LlamaIndex, and RAG-based approaches.
Strong understanding of AI application pipelines, data engineering, and AI-driven automation.
Experience working with AI models for real-world applications in industries such as healthcare, security, or robotics.

Soft Skills

Visionary mindset with the ability to translate AI advancements into real-world solutions.
Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
Effective communicator with a track record of working closely with customers, partners, and cross-functional teams.
Problem-solving mentality with a strong focus on business impact and innovation.
Adaptability to fast-paced and evolving AI landscapes.

What We Offer

Join an innovative team and experience company growth.
We believe in investing in our employees and providing them with opportunities for growth and career development.
Work in a hybrid environment with flexible scheduling.
We offer a remuneration package that values your experience.
A chance to work on one of the most transformative AI and silicon engineering companies in Europe.
The position will be based in Ghent (Belgium). Occasional travel to Barcelona (Spain) might be required.

We are looking for outstanding people willing to join our mission to change the silicon industry and help build a better world. If you feel identified with Openchip, please contact us.

At Openchip & Software Technologies S.L., we believe a diverse and inclusive team is the key to groundbreaking ideas. We foster a work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential—regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

About the Company

Openchip is a European company that develops and produces powerful and efficient accelerators. These devices are essential for the digital transformation of Europe, as they enable faster and better scientific research, data visualization, and intelligent services. Openchip's accelerators can be integrated into various devices to provide smart solutions for consumer’s at large scale. Openchip is a company that designs accelerator chips for HPC, AI/ML/DL. These accelerators are designed with silicon technology nodes and unde... Know more

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