This position is available to candidates of all nationalities who have the legal right to work in the Netherlands. Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship.
Why This Role Matters
This AI Developer position is affiliated with Laterite’s Analytics team. You will work on the development and implementation of AI-driven applications and software solutions for social impact. Projects will include building and integrating knowledge graphs using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), implementing generative data augmentation using large language model (LLM) pipelines, constructing models using Google Earth Engine, or developing AI models for automated quantitative and qualitative data analysis to enhance decision-making processes in socio-economic development.
A key part of Laterite's work involves working with survey and geospatial data. You will use this data to build AI models and integrate them into user-friendly applications to improve the precision and effectiveness of our research outputs. You will also work on client-focused, innovative AI-driven solutions in the field of international development.
About Laterite
Laterite is a data, research and analytics firm that helps clients understand and analyze complex international development challenges. We provide high-quality research services for social impact, focusing on five sectors: education, public health, agriculture, youth & livelihoods, and urbanization & migration. We offer tested data collection systems, an expert research and analytics tea,m and a thorough understanding of the local context. This unique combination enables us to carry out full-cycle research projects, from design to data collection and analysis.
We work with universities, think tanks, international NGOs, multilateral donor organizations, foundations, and government ministries and agencies.
Our network of offices currently includes the Netherlands, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Sierra Leone and Peru. The team brings together more than 90 full time local and international staff, as well as 1,500 enumerators across countries, in a dynamic work environment. We are proud to be a culturally diverse organization.
You can find out more about Laterite on our website at: www.laterite.com.
What You Will Work On
A non-exhaustive list of potential projects you might work on includes:
This is a challenging position that will provide you with hands-on experience in AI application development, various types of data handling (e.g., audio, images, geospatial, survey, etc.), coding, product development and deployment. You will work in a small AI development team, collaborating closely with senior research and management teams across the organization for guidance and mentorship.
Your Responsibilities
Specifically, we would like to draw on your expertise to:
Requirements
Who You Are
Our ideal candidate is a recent graduate who is entrepreneurial, creative, passionate about international development and social impact, structured in their thinking and demonstrates strong analytical and software development skills. They will be able to effectively solve problems, adapt to changing situations, and translate complex research needs into technical solutions. The exact projects you work on and the way the role evolves will remain flexible, shaped over time based on team priorities, your interests, and your strengths.
Requirements:
Nice to Have:
Our Hiring Process
1). Submit application
The first step is to submit your application by uploading your CV and cover letter via our online application system
2). Analytical Assessment
Successful candidates will be invited to complete an analytical assessment. This exercise aims to gauge your capacity to create functioning applications in Python using publicly available APIs.
3). Interviews
Successful candidates will then be invited to a first interview. The interview stage will consist of three rounds of interviews.
Additional Information
Benefits
What’s in it for you?
We offer an initial one-year contract, with a view to extending this upon satisfactory performance. We offer a flexible working environment, including the choice to work from home a couple of days per week and the possibility of working from a remote location of your choice for up to 6 weeks per year. Laterite offers 23 days of annual leave. We are also committed to supporting the learning and development of our team members, providing an annual learning budget of up to $1,000 per person and 10 days of time off for professional learning each year.
Our office is in the heart of Amsterdam, about a fifteen-minute walk from Amsterdam Centraal Station. The salary range for this role will be EUR 33,830 to 40,000, annual gross, commensurate with experience. Salaries are pegged against Laterite’s pay matrix, and grades are reviewed every 12 months.