Data & AI Engineer

Join Wolk: Accelerate sustainable innovation with Data and AI 🌱Please keep in mind that we require applicants to already live in the Netherlands.About WolkAt Wolk, we're on an exciting mission to create meaningful change through the power of data and AI. We are a young, growing company aiming to accelerate sustainable innovation with modern data solutions. We partner with forward-thinking companies that contribute to a more sustainable future. With data driven insights, we help them make informed decisions and optimize operations. For more info, you can check out our website: https://www.wolk.work/New sovereign data & AI platform development - DatabaasWe're currently also building Databaas, our own sovereign data & AI platform. It is built on open source tooling and runs on any EU cloud. We want this platform to compete with Databricks and Snowflake, which are not available on EU clouds, and we need you to take it to the next level. More info here: https://www.databaas.eu/Role overview:In this role, you will partly build custom data & AI solutions for our customers, and partly develop Databaas. In details, you will:Design and shape data and AI solutions that help solve societal problemsCollaborate with a team of experienced data & AI specialistsWork on a diverse set of projects, ranging from building data platforms to custom software solutionsHelp clients understand how data and AI can solve their problems and scale their businessBe a key player in our growing, impact-driven organizationContribute to the development of Databaas: building features, improving the platform, and making it production-ready for customersThis role is for you if:You're passionate about using technology for positive changeYou've spent 5+ years working in the data and AI spaceYou have programming experience with languages like SQL, Python or other.You have experience with tools like dbt, SQLMesh, Spark, Trino, or similar data stack componentsYou have experience with PydanticAI, LangChain, LangGraph, or similar AI stack components.You are comfortable with cloud infrastructure and Infrastructure-as-code (e.g. Scaleway, OVHcloud, Azure)You have experience working with Docker and Kubernetes, and understand CI/CD conceptsYou understand how to utilise coding agents in your work, without losing quality.You have an entrepreneurial spirit and are able to lead projectsYou have experience and desire to work in a client facing roleYou are a good communicator and fluent in EnglishYou are willing to commute to our office in Utrecht and to client locations (in the Netherlands) a few times each weekOur approach:We work on projects from start to end. This often starts with a design sprint, then we build an MVP, and after that we take care of full scale implementationWe work with the latest technologies and are always open to try new ideas and experimentWe are a small team with a flat organisational structure, you will be working directly with the foundersWe always work in teams, lead by an experienced engineer. This keeps our quality high, and ensures that we can learn from each other.We encourage you to share your work and learnings by means of writing or (internal) demosWe are a diverse team in which everybody can be who they areCheck out our team and values here: https://www.wolk.work/aboutWe believe that confidence gaps and imposter syndrome can deter talented people from applying. Even if you don't tick all the boxes but are excited about our mission - we'd love to hear from you!What we offer:Genuine impact: your work directly contributes to sustainability, social change and digital sovereignityWork-life balance: 35 vacation days because we believe in recharging. In addition, you also have the ability to work from abroad a few weeks a yearCompetitive package: €5.000-€6.000 gross monthly, depending on your experienceModern setup: latest MacBook Pro and tools you need to succeedUnlimited access to LLM tokens for work related purposes (pick your weapon of choice)Flexible working: mix of in-office and remote workLocation: office in the beautiful Werkspoorfabriek in UtrechtTravel: your own NS business cardLearning culture: work on R&D projects that spark your curiosity and help develop a new productTeam spirit: regular team trips, borrels, events, and yes - amazing havercappu’s ☕Recruitment process:Application deadline: 8 July 2026Introduction phone call (13-15 July)Technical interview (20-23 July)Contract offer (27-30 July)Starting date: 1st of September 2026Ready to create change?We'd love to hear your story! Send your CV and tell us what excites you about joining Wolk to recruitment@wolk.workNo perfect cover letter needed - just share your enthusiasm and what you hope to bring to the team.Questions before applying? Feel free to reach out to Jelle van Miltenburg at jelle@wolk.work - we're happy to chat!