As AI & Data Engineer within the SECO Group, you will play a key role in building the next generation of Data & AI products for the construction industry. You will work in a startup-minded environment, from research and data collection to AI pipelines and client-facing applications.This role is not limited to data engineering or software development. It is a product-building role at the intersection of AI, data, software engineering, and construction intelligence. Your mission will be to transform millions of data points from different sources into innovative products that create real impact for our clients and for the industry.Your responsibilitiesYou will contribute to the full product lifecycle, from idea to production:Research & Product Development: Explore new Data & AI use cases linked to construction, technical inspection, risk management, buildings, infrastructure, and engineering processesData Collection & Structuring: Identify, collect, clean, and structure large volumes of data from multiple sources such as documents, images, project data, inspection reports, sensors, geospatial data, and business systemsData Pipelines: Build robust and scalable data pipelines to prepare, enrich, and deliver high-quality datasets for AI models and product featuresAI Enablement: Support the development and integration of AI models by preparing the right data foundations, evaluating outputs, and improving model performance through better data engineeringApplication Development: Develop modern web applications and client-facing products using technologies such as JavaScript, React, and PythonPrototyping & Industrialization: Rapidly build prototypes, test them with users, iterate fast, and help transform successful concepts into reliable productsInnovation & Startup Mindset: Work in a fast-moving environment where ownership, creativity, pragmatism, and execution speed are criticalCross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with business experts, engineers, inspectors, data specialists, and external partners to turn complex industry challenges into usable digital solutionsYour profileStrong experience in software development with Python and/or JavaScriptGood knowledge of React and modern web application developmentExperience in data engineering, especially building pipelines, transforming data, and working with large datasetsInterest or experience in AI, machine learning, generative AI, computer vision, document intelligence, or predictive analyticsAbility to work with complex and heterogeneous data sourcesExperience with Databricks or modern data platforms is a strong plusExperience with AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor is a plusStrong problem-solving mindset and ability to move from an unclear business problem to a concrete technical solutionEntrepreneurial mindset: autonomous, proactive, hands-on, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environmentProduct-oriented thinking: you care not only about the code, but also about the user, the business value, and the final impactInterest in the construction, engineering, inspection, infrastructure, or real estate sector is a plusFluency in English and French (Dutch is a plus)SECO offersA unique opportunity to build AI and data products that can reshape the construction industryA startup-style role within a stable and international engineering groupThe possibility to work on high-impact topics: construction risk, technical inspection, automation, predictive intelligence, and digital transformationA modern technical environment including Python, JavaScript, React, Databricks, Cursor, AI tools, and cloud-based data platformsThe opportunity to work with large, diverse, and underexploited datasetsA role with strong ownership, visibility, and room to innovateA stimulating work environment where experimentation, speed, and impact matterA corporate culture that values expertise, quality, entrepreneurship, and practical innovation
AI & Data Engineer
