Full-Stack Edge AI Engineer (Immersive Stage Presentations)

Location: Hybrid in Leuven, Belgium, with 3 mandatory on-site days per week. Candidates applying from outside Belgium must have EU work authorization; visa support is available only to candidates already residing in Belgium.

Salary: €60,000–€70,000 gross per year on payroll; B2B freelance contract with negotiable day rate.

Company

Engineering consulting company assigning the successful candidate to a client project.

What you will do

• Develop proof-of-concept applications and interactive systems for immersive, audience-facing stage experiences.
• Combine AI, real-time data, 3D environments, visual content, music, video, and interactive elements.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain full-stack applications, APIs, and AI-powered edge components across cloud, local, and edge environments.
• Integrate software with hardware, AI systems, creative tools, and interactive technologies.
• Translate creative concepts and client requirements into technical solutions while serving as the software point of contact for artistic, engineering, and client stakeholders.
• Prototype, test, iterate, and maintain automated QA processes while balancing architecture with hands-on development.

Requirements

• Experience deploying and operating CUDA-accelerated AI models on edge devices such as NVIDIA Jetson or similar platforms.
• Strong software development experience with Python and TypeScript.
• Experience with backend and API development and modern frontend frameworks such as React, Vue, or Svelte.
• Experience developing interactive or real-time software applications.
• Solid understanding of infrastructure setup and Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern software deployment practices.

Nice to have

• Experience with Unity, Unreal Engine, or other real-time 3D and creative development platforms.
• Experience creating interactive 3D, visual, or multimedia experiences.
• Experience in gaming, game development, or interactive entertainment.
• Experience with music technology, MIDI systems, digital instruments, or audio-reactive applications.
• Experience with video production, generative visuals, motion graphics, or real-time visual effects.
• Experience developing software for live performances, exhibitions, installations, events, or other audience-facing experiences.
• Familiarity with computer graphics, real-time rendering, computer vision, or multimodal AI.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaboration with artists, engineers, technology partners, and client stakeholders.
• Work combines software engineering, AI, creative technology, interactive applications, and live stage experiences.
• Short-term payroll employment or B2B freelance contracting is available.
• Immediate start.
• Visa support is available only for candidates already residing in Belgium.