Are you passionate about the cutting-edge world of Generative AI? Do you thrive on innovation and love the challenge of transforming business processes with state-of-the-art technology? If so, join us as our GenAI Lab Engineer in our HQ in Hoofddorpp NL!

About the Job

At the heart of Danone's digital transformation, the GenAI Lab is an expert organization dedicated to consolidating GenAI expertise within our operations. Our mission is to innovate in the GenAI space, delivering top-notch solutions, driving cost efficiency, and increasing adoption across the company.

As a Gen AI Lab Engineer, you will be at the forefront of our AI initiatives. Your primary mission will be to deliver Proof of Concepts (PoCs) for selected use cases, scaling up learnings, and building in-house capabilities. You will support the delivery of ambitious projects aimed at transforming business processes using AI and generative AI. Additionally, you will drive cost reduction and increase the adoption of GenAI, all while defining and implementing sustainable AI/GenAI development and management processes in line with Responsible AI principles. Staying updated on new developments in the GenAI market will be crucial to your success.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the development and implementation of GenAI PoCs for operations.
• Ensure consistent and state-of-the-art GenAI architecture across projects.
• Deliver in-house built GenAI solutions and integrations.
• Experiment with and discover new AI/GenAI technologies.
• Work closely with IT, Data teams, and external partners to deliver and maintain solutions.
• Animate the center of excellence and GenAI self-service concept.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize use cases.
• Mentor key users and application owners, building in-house GenAI capabilities.
• Document learnings and best practices from PoCs to scale successful solutions.
• Manage product and solution briefings, create demos, and partner with product management to prioritize impactful solutions.
• Conduct thorough testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of AI solutions.

We are seeking a candidate with a solid understanding of AI and GenAI technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and relevant tools/frameworks. The ideal candidate should have experience in developing and delivering PoCs, with the ability to quickly prototype and iterate solutions. Strong project management skills are essential, as the role involves managing multiple projects, setting priorities, and ensuring timely delivery. Excellent collaboration and communication skills are required to work closely with other departments and explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. An innovative mindset, proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C#), and experience with cloud computing platforms (preferably Azure) are also necessary. Familiarity with foundation models (e.g., OpenAI GPT, LLama, Mistral) and orchestration tools (LangChain, AutoGen), as well as experience in backend software development and AI solution development, will be advantageous. The candidate should be able to learn and work with emerging technologies, methodologies, and solutions in the Cloud/IT space. Fluency in English and a strong interest in cutting-edge technologies and user experience are essential.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field. A PhD is a plus.
• Professional experience in IT&Data innovation (preferably AI/GenAI).
• Significant experience in project management and delivery of PoCs.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to stay updated with the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and natural language processing.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms and services (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Proficiency in various programming languages and frameworks relevant to AI development.

Working at Danone is a unique experience. It’s fast-paced and complex and, at times, it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities to learn and grow working with some of the best-known brands in the world, like Alpro! Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and entrepreneurial ideas to the table – the impact you could make might just surprise you. One Planet. One Health – BY YOU.

We’re proud to be a B-Corp certified company. That means we meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability in everything we do.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we base our hiring decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.

We offer

It’s an exciting time to join Danone as GenAI Lab Engineer. You will be able to really see how your work impacts the business. And the best part? You’ll be supported to grow an impactful career that you can be proud of. Together, we’ll build a healthier world.

All Danoners receive a complete package of benefits. This includes a competitive salary and yearly bonus, a premium free pension and great discounts on health insurance and Danone products. We understand the importance of flexibility and offer 30 days of annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase more) and a hybrid working environment, where you can work either from home or from one of our People Hubs in Hoofddorp, Utrecht and Rijswijk.

What’s next

It’s simple – hit the “apply” button! In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.

Need more information? Please contact Ruben Martin, Talent Manager at ruben.martin1@danone.com. 

* all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status