Research Engineer – Information Retrieval & Generative Model

Job Title: Research Engineer – Information Retrieval & Generative Models
Location: On-site | Amsterdam, Netherlands
Contract: 12-Month Contract
Start Date: ASAP

About the Company

We are a leading AI research center based in Amsterdam, focused on advancing the state of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Our mission is to develop innovative technologies that redefine how people interact with information—boosting productivity and enabling new possibilities across diverse industries. We bring together top-tier global talent to push the boundaries of what intelligent systems can achieve and deliver meaningful real-world impact.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Engineer to join our AI research team, with a focus on information retrieval and generative AI models. This role is integral to designing and building intelligent systems that power retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and multimodal AI experiences.

You will work alongside researchers, engineers, and scientists to create scalable, high-performance solutions using large-scale datasets and state-of-the-art machine learning techniques. A particular emphasis will be placed on scenarios involving multimodal inputs, requiring the system to understand and process more than just text.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize information retrieval models to support RAG systems.
• Improve LLM reasoning capabilities and minimize hallucinations to enhance the user experience.
• Conduct research in advanced NLP, machine learning, and information retrieval techniques.
• Develop scalable algorithms for both real-time and batch data processing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate RAG technologies into production-ready applications.
• Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets to inform model development.
• Benchmark model performance using internal metrics and public datasets.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in AI, ML, NLP, and IR.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on NLP, ML, or IR.
• Strong programming skills in Python, with experience in PyTorch or similar ML frameworks.
• Deep understanding of modern deep learning architectures (e.g., Transformers, BERT, GPT).
• Proven research experience, including publications in top-tier conferences or journals.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Comfortable working both independently and in collaborative, fast-paced environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Practical experience with Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR).
• Expertise in retrieval-based models such as vector space models, BM25, and neural retrieval methods.
• Familiarity with knowledge bases, information extraction, and question-answering systems.