Do you want to lead the development of AI powered tools that shape the future of insight based consulting? At SKIM, we don’t just experiment with AI, we embed it into how we work and how we serve the world’s leading companies. As we continue to expand our AI capabilities across client solutions and internal processes, we’re looking for a hands-on Senior AI Engineer in Rotterdam who brings experience, curiosity, and a strong point of view to help take our AI scalable solutions to the next level.
For over 45 years, we’ve been trusted partners to the world’s largest CPG, technology, and healthcare companies. We specialize in understanding decision-making in innovation, brand communications, and pricing & revenue management. Our approach combines methodological rigor, marketing expertise, and deep client understanding to build lasting strategic partnerships.
With 11 offices across the US, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, we collaborate closely with clients to navigate the right strategies. Ranked #3 in GRIT’s most innovative research agencies, we continuously enhance our solutions. Above all, we foster a culture where smart, genuine people support each other, pursue their dreams, and thrive together.
Job description
The AI Team is part of SKIM’s broader Methodology, Analytics & Technology team (MAT), responsible for driving innovation across our research tools, methodologies, and client solutions worldwide. As SKIM accelerates the ambition to be a frontrunner in AI driven insight-based consulting, we are looking for an AI Manager who combines hands on creation, with leadership, direction setting, and a strong focus on standardization and scalability.
This role goes beyond strong execution. It requires someone who brings experience, judgment, and curiosity. Someone who asks the right questions, navigates ambiguity with confidence, and helps shape how AI is embedded across the organization.
As a Senior AI Engineer, you will:
Design & Build AIPowered Tools
- Lead the development of AI-enabled research tools, including conversational surveys, predictive modelling, and generative ideation solutions.
- Ensure AI solutions deliver meaningful value for both clients and internal users.
- Balance hands on development with architectural thinking and long term sustainability.
Drive Standardization & Scalability
- Own the standardization, documentation, and maintenance of AI tools to ensure reliability, usability, and scalability.
- Establish best practices for model usage, tool design, and lifecycle management.
- Monitor performance and guide continuous improvement as technology and business needs evolve.
Provide Direction, Expertise & Challenge
- Bring structure, critical thinking, and experience to AI initiatives, questioning assumptions and guiding decisionmaking.
- Work closely with SKIMmers to translate business needs into clear, prioritized AI solutions.
- Support and mentor team members, helping elevate AI capability across the organization.
Explore the Future of AI at SKIM
- Proactively identify emerging technologies, methods, and opportunities relevant to market research.
- Lead exploratory initiatives and proofofconcepts, turning promising ideas into scalable solutions.
- Act as a thought partner in helping shape SKIM’s AI roadmap and long-term vision.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have outstanding conceptual thinking and great execution when developing AI solutions Typically, we are looking for someone with the following profile:
- Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, AI, or related field
- 3+ years of relevant working experience, NLP experience is preferred
- Experience working with state-of-the-art techniques such as RAG, LLM frameworks, and OpenAI APIs
- Experience with business applications of AI
- Excellent project management skills
- Proficiency in Python
- Basic experience with Cloud Computing and Deployment
- Interest in marketing and market research
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- You are authorized to work in the Netherlands (resident, citizen, valid visa or other)
Our offer
A salary and benefits package designed to support you in your role and reward your contributions, including:
- A fixed annual salary
- Structured salary growth tied to your annual performance review. Each year, you’ll work with you Grow Perform Succeed (GPS) Manager to create a personalized development plan. At year-end, your GPS Manager evaluates your performance based on 360° feedback, and your performance score determines your salary increase – aligning growth with achievement.
- Performance based bonus
- Company pension scheme
- A hybrid working environment
- A flat organizational structure where everyone is treated as equal regardless of any differences
- A place where taking initiative isn’t just encouraged. It’s valued
- Harmony between work and personal life
- A combination of learning through onboarding, active training programs, and on-the-job and guidance from experienced SKIMmers
- A team that enjoys the ride – regular outings, events, and a culture that celebrates wins together
At SKIM, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. With increased diversity comes greater variety of perspectives, ideas and creativity, and we foster an environment where everyone feels welcome and comfortable to be their authentic selves. Therefore, we welcome diversity in applicants and base our hiring decisions regardless of age, race, color, religion, ethnicity, nationality, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic characteristics, marital or military status.
Additional information
Thank you for taking the time to read the description of this role, and we look forward to reading your submission if this role sounds very exciting to you! We read each application carefully and will get back to you as soon as we can.
Please note that only completed applications, consisting of a resume and cover letter, written in English, will be considered.
