Application Engineer for Creative Stage Experiences (Typescript / Python)
Initial 10 month contract (freelance) + possible extension
Leuven, Belgium (3 days onsite/week)
40 hours/week
Start date – 1st August (earlier start is possible)
The assignment
* Design and implement proof-of-concept applications for interactive and audience-facing stage experiences
* Collaborate with artistic and technical partners to integrate with existing software and hardware systems
* Define and implement robust application and infrastructure architectures
* Develop, deploy and maintain fullstack applications, APIs and edge AI components
* Setup an automated Quality Assurance and testing system
Required knowledge and skills
* Strong experience with TypeScript and Python
* Experience in backend/API and frontend development (e.g. React, Vue, Svelte)
* Experience with infrastructure setup and Infrastructure as Code - Knowledge of CI/CD and software deployment practices
* Experience running CUDA-accelerated AI/LLM models on edge devices (e.g. Jetson)
* High degree of autonomy and ownership
* Strong collaboration and communication skills
* Able to combine architectural thinking with hands-on implementation
* Affinity with music technology, MIDI, or digital sheet music is a plus
* Experience with Unity/Unreal engine