This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Head of AI in Netherlands.
This is a unique opportunity for a highly technical and entrepreneurial AI leader to shape the future of intelligent business automation within a rapidly evolving SaaS environment. In this role, you will operate at the intersection of AI architecture, product innovation, and engineering leadership, building scalable systems that transform how businesses manage critical operations. You will work closely with executive leadership to define and execute a long-term AI vision while remaining deeply hands-on in the development of production-ready solutions. The position is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys solving complex workflow challenges, and is motivated by measurable business impact. You’ll lead the development of AI agents, automation frameworks, and LLM-powered systems that integrate directly into operational business processes. Working within a collaborative and international remote-first culture, you’ll help drive innovation, revenue growth, and the creation of a new generation of AI-powered enterprise software.
Accountabilities
- Design, architect, and evolve scalable AI systems, including AI agents, LLM integrations, automation workflows, and RAG-based knowledge retrieval frameworks.
- Build and deploy production-ready AI solutions that integrate deeply into operational business processes and ERP environments.
- Collaborate directly with executive leadership to define AI strategy, identify automation opportunities, and align technology initiatives with business growth objectives.
- Lead by technical example through hands-on coding, system design, and implementation of event-driven architectures and intelligent automation pipelines.
- Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing AI engineering team while fostering a fast-paced, execution-oriented engineering culture.
- Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and business stakeholders to drive AI adoption across the organization and ensure practical, customer-focused outcomes.
- Establish scalable infrastructure, reliability standards, and best practices for AI system performance, maintainability, and security.
- Act as the internal AI expert, educating teams on the capabilities, limitations, and strategic applications of emerging AI technologies.
- Continuously evaluate customer workflows and market needs to deliver innovative solutions that solve real operational challenges.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Staff Engineer, Principal Engineer, Technical Founder, or similar senior technical leadership role in AI-driven environments.
- Strong expertise in backend architecture, distributed systems, API design, and scalable cloud-based infrastructure.
- Deep hands-on experience with LLM orchestration, AI agents, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), automation systems, and data pipelines.
- Demonstrated ability to move rapidly from concept to production-ready implementation while maintaining a strong focus on business value and customer impact.
- Experience leading engineering teams through technical mentorship, hiring, and execution-focused leadership.
- Strong product mindset with the ability to connect technical innovation to commercial outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Comfortable working autonomously in fast-moving, high-ambiguity startup or scale-up environments.
- Fluency in both English and German is required.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to align cross-functional teams around AI initiatives.
- Passion for simplifying complex business processes through practical and scalable AI solutions.
Benefits
- Flexible remote-first work environment with the option to work across Europe or from multiple office hubs.
- Competitive compensation package with attractive salary and long-term career growth opportunities.
- 28 days of annual leave plus additional special leave and care days.
- Monthly flexible benefits voucher covering wellness, groceries, entertainment, sports, and lifestyle services.
- Comprehensive home office equipment package and remote work support.
- Professional development and continuous learning budget to support technical and personal growth.
- Mental health and well-being support including counseling, therapy assistance, legal guidance, and financial advisory services.
- Inclusive and international work culture with employees across multiple European countries and diverse backgrounds.
- Minimal hierarchy environment that promotes autonomy, collaboration, and respectful communication.
- Access to virtual and in-person company events designed to strengthen culture and team connection.
How Jobgether Works
We use an
AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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