Overview
dotOcean, based in Brugge with hubs in Gent and Leuven, Belgium, is a leader in pioneering autonomous control and advanced situational awareness technology for the maritime, security and civil industry.
Website: https://dotocean.eu
AI Engineer — dotOcean is growing and hiring to pioneer human-robot communication for autonomy. You’ll build intelligent systems translating robot perception into actionable insights, define next-gen navigation for multi-agent systems, and develop real-time decision models for complex environments. Collaborate with engineers and defense partners to advance AI-driven solutions.
How to apply: apply now
Responsibilities
Develop AI solutions that enable communication between humans and autonomous agents using LLMs.
Facilitate access and retrieval of data from the data warehouse for a user using natural language.
Design and implement AI algorithms that convert sensor perceptions into human-understandable information (text or speech).
Define next-gen swarming algorithms using the latest state of the AI field.
Use GANs for synthetic maritime image generation.
Apply Neural Radiance Fields (NeRFs) for scene or viewpoint reconstruction from other agents in the swarm to share knowledge about their perception.
Key Competences
Proactive and solution-oriented thinking — takes initiative to identify improvement opportunities and acts before problems escalate.
Complex problem solving — analyzes and resolves strategic challenges with a long-term vision, applying critical thinking and preventive actions.
Data and technology integration — optimizes processes by leveraging data analysis and technological solutions, improving data quality and utilization.
Quality assurance and process improvement — tests, analyzes, and refines processes to maintain high-quality standards and drive continuous improvement.
Collaboration and adaptability — works effectively in cross-functional teams and adapts flexibly to changing circumstances.
Technical Competences
Experience with OOP, advanced data structures, and algorithms in Python and C++ for high-performance AI models.
Working with Scikit-learn, XGBoost, TensorFlow/PyTorch for pattern recognition, predictions, and AI decision systems.
Applying transformers (BERT, GPT, T5) and GANs (StyleGAN, CycleGAN) for NLP, image generation, and domain adaptation.
Developing and deploying AI models with Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab CI/CD, MLflow/Kubeflow for scalable production implementations.
Working with parallel computing (Python multiprocessing, Rust async), C++ optimization, and low-latency streaming for AI applications.
Our Talents
At dotOcean, you’ll work with the latest technologies in autonomous systems, automated operations and cloud technology.
We’re a growing team focused on collaboration, coaching and personal development. There’s always laughter!
We foster an open environment where active listening and the sum of all parts are valued. You’ll grow both professionally and personally.
We enjoy social activities and events organized by our team.
40-hour workweeks and 12 additional vacation days per year support work-life balance.
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