Job Description

About AkzoNobel
Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today - while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.
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Job Purpose
We are looking for a passionate and innovative Junior AI Engineer with 0-1 years of experience in AI application or workflow development. Fresher's applicable. The ideal candidate should have foundational coding skills, an understanding of agentic frameworks, and experience developing AI use cases. This role is perfect for someone eager to learn, contribute fresh ideas, and grow within the AI domain. Strong communication skills are essential.
Key Accountabilities

• Assist in the design, development, and testing of AI applications and workflows.
• Support the implementation of agentic frameworks to automate and optimize processes.
• Contribute to the development and deployment of AI use cases under guidance.
• Collaborate with team members to brainstorm and propose innovative AI solutions.
• Document technical work and communicate progress effectively to stakeholders.
• Stay updated with emerging trends and technologies in AI.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• years of experience in AI application or workflow development (internships or academic projects count).
• Basic proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or similar.
• Understanding of agentic frameworks and AI concepts.
• Experience developing AI use cases (academic, internship, or personal projects).
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated passion for AI and eagerness to learn.

Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to cloud platforms or AI tools.
• Experience working in collaborative team environments.
• Willingness to take initiative and propose new ideas.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.
Requisition ID: 50153

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