AI Strategist/Architect [Junior/Medior]

AI Strategist/Architect [Junior/Medior] 🏛 The DEUS Initiative We're a team of curious minds who believe technology should serve people. Our mission is to unlock the potential of AI for humanity through solutions that are not just innovative, but also ethical and impactful . We're driven by a desire to simply make things better . Our name is inspired by deus ex machina , not because we think we’re gods, but because we design AI that steps in to support, solve, and serve . DEUS also stands for what we do best: D ata | E ngineering | U ser Experience | S trategy With offices in Amsterdam, Porto, and A Coruña, we collaborate on international projects that challenge us to think deeply, build with care, and design for human good. Will you be part of what comes next? ⚜️ About You We pride ourselves on building machines of assistance: AI systems that extend and amplify human capability and ingenuity. As an AI Architect, you translate business and user requirements into scalable AI system designs . You contribute to defining system architectures, validating feasibility through prototyping, and supporting the transition from PoCs to production-ready solutions. This role sits at the intersection of technology, business value, and service design . It exists to ensure AI systems are designed from the outset with scalability, maintainability, unintended consequences, and real-world organisational constraints in mind. We are open to different backgrounds, as long as there is strong analytical thinking and technical depth. This role is a great fit if you have: A background in AI, computer science, engineering, or strategic design A good understanding of modern AI systems (LLMs, AI agents, ML systems, data flows) The ability to reason about system-level trade-offs Experience with or strong interest in GenAI and LLM/agent-based systems An interest in building AI systems that operate in real organisational contexts ...and some more points: Excellent written and verbal Dutch and English is the core requirement, but other languages are always a bonus Nice to Have Experience with service design or systems thinking Some exposure to enterprise software or regulated environments Familiarity with business case assessment or value modelling Experience working in cross-functional teams What This Role Is (and Isn’t) This is not: A pure research or discovery role A purely execution-focused engineering role A strategy-only role This is: A system design role focused on scalable AI implementation A translation role between business intent and technical architecture ⚜️ What You’ll Be Doing Translate business goals and user needs into scalable AI system architectures Contribute to the design of LLM-based systems and agentic workflows Support early-stage scoping and technical feasibility assessments Help move solutions from prototype to production Contribute to evaluation frameworks, guardrails, and system robustness Document architectural decisions and create modular, reusable patterns Support business case reasoning (impact, ROI, trade-offs) Collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and product leads You will develop: Strong AI system architecture capabilities Experience navigating enterprise AI deployment constraints Business-value reasoning for meaningful AI initiatives The ability to design AI systems that operate reliably at scale (…and there’s always space to explore what excites you.) ⚜️ What You’ll Experience Community: Join a friendly multicultural team that loves to connect, through regular social events, activities, and our yearly company retreat, Pantheon. Flexibility: We encourage a hybrid setup, but there are no mandatory office days. You decide when to come in and how to manage your time. Growth: We support your development with a €1000 annual learning budget, dedicated mentorship, and a clear growth framework. We do annual reviews to recognize your growth and make sure your salary reflects it. Well-being: Regular check-ins to support your well-being, 25 days of holidays, NS business card and Holiday Allowance. Purpose: Drive real impact and take ownership of meaningful projects with global clients. ⚜️ A Place Where You Belong At DEUS, we are deeply committed to building an environment where you can truly be your authentic self. We celebrate diversity in every dimension, fostering an atmosphere where every individual feels valued and respected. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination. We maintain a clear 'no assholes' policy , applying to both our team and our clients, ensuring a respectful and positive dynamic for all. We’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process . So please let us know how we can best support you on the application form. Apply now if this sounds like a fit. We’d love to meet you. Department AI Strategy and Experience Design Role AI Strategic Architect Locations Amsterdam Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time