AI Engineer

ppRotterdam, Netherlands | Posted on 08/16/2026 /ppTessa.Care develops social healthcare technology that supports independent living for people with cognitive impairments such as dementia, autism, and acquired brain injuries. The Tessa, is a social healthcare assistant that provides verbal guidance in daily life, helping users become more self-reliant and remain at home longer. By enhancing autonomy and reducing reliance on professional care, Tessa.Care addresses the global challenges of a growing dementia population and a shortage of healthcare professionals. Based in the Netherlands, Tessa.Care combines technology, empathy, and innovation to create meaningful impact in people’s lives. /ph3Job Description /h3pTessa.Care develops social healthcare technology that supports independent living for people with cognitive impairments such as dementia, autism, and acquired brain injuries. The TESSA, is a social healthcare assistant that provides verbal guidance in daily life, helping users become more self-reliant and remain at home longer. By enhancing autonomy and reducing reliance on professional care, Tessa.Care addresses the global challenges of a growing dementia population and a shortage of healthcare professionals. Based in the Netherlands, Tessa.Care combines technology, empathy, and innovation to create meaningful impact in people’s lives. More information is available on the company’s Dutch website while the English version is in development. /ph3Role Description /h3pAs an Artificial Intelligence Engineer at Tessa.Care , you will design, build, and improve AI models that power Tessa and future social healthcare assistants. You will work on data processing pipelines, model training, evaluation, and deployment, collaborating closely with software engineers, designers, and healthcare stakeholders to translate user needs into robust AI features. Day-to-day, you will experiment with algorithms, optimize performance for real-world usage, and contribute to scalable, maintainable code within the product stack. You will also participate in code reviews, documentation, and iterative improvement based on user feedback and clinical insights. This is a full-time hybrid role based in Rotterdam, with a combination of on-site collaboration and work from home. /ph3Requirements /h3h3Qualifications /h3ulliStrong foundation in Computer Science and Software Development, including data structures, algorithms, and writing production-grade code. /liliHands-on experience with Pattern Recognition and Neural Networks, including model design, training, and optimization. /liliPractical knowledge of Natural Language Processing (NLP), preferably in dialogue systems, conversational agents, or assistive technologies. /liliBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. /liliProficiency in a modern programming language commonly used in AI (e.g., Python) and familiarity with ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow). /liliAbility to work in a hybrid environment in Rotterdam, communicate clearly with multidisciplinary teams, and collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. /liliExperience in healthcare, assistive technology, or human-centered AI, and an interest in social impact and ethical AI, is highly beneficial. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr