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title: 'Senior AI Engineer at Altura'
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# Senior AI Engineer at Altura

- **Company:** Altura
- **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Compensation:** €115k–€130k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-08-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/altura/c1257398-f625-4ad1-9259-62769b0b1756

## Job description

We’re Altura, an ambitious SaaS startup, and we just raised our Series A!

At Altura, we’re making it easier for organisations to win complex deals (tenders and RfPs). With our AI-powered platform, we simplify bid management by turning it into a smooth, strategic process. We connect workflows, automate tasks, and make knowledge accessible, so teams can work more efficiently and effectively.

But we’re not stopping there.

We’re building the first AI-powered Agentic Virtual Bidmanagement Assistant, designed to automate the entire bid lifecycle. With fresh funding, big ambitions, and a fast-growing team, we’re just getting started.

If you value innovation, enjoy working collaboratively, and want to make a real impact, we’d love to have you on board.

Let’s work together!

The opportunity Europe’s governments spend €2 trillion a year through 700,000+ public tenders, and in the private sector, RFPs account for roughly 40% of B2B enterprise revenue, with the average bid team defending nine figures in annual revenue across ~150 responses a year.

The companies competing for that money still run their bid process manually, over email, and without automation built on institutional knowledge. We’re building the AI bid management category that changes that.

The time for growth is now. We have recently rebuilt our entire product from scratch and revamped our GTM process, both of which are now fully AI-native.

About the Team:

We're a high-performing, innovative Engineering team. Our goal is to build a world class culture and are well under way. We apply the latest AI technologies and tools for software development, like spec-driven development (using Speckit), but avoid falling into the trap of vibe coding. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of software engineering and everyone is expected to understand the code written by the AI tools we drive. We foster a culture of experimentation, and open communication.

What sets us apart: engineers own their projects end-to-end: frontend, backend, infrastructure and monitoring. You make the architectural decisions, write the specs, ship the work and monitors performance and usage. When you need help, you rely on your peers for collaboration, solution brainstorming, and expertise whenever you need it

If you love building software in the agentic way, working on high-performing teams, and having a significant impact on the business, you'll feel right at home at Altura.

## TL;DR

Altura is building the first agentic AI Virtual Bid Manager—a system that automates the entire bid lifecycle—and creating the Knowledge Center that turns bid data into actionable insights for organisations to make smarter, data-driven decisions.

As a Senior AI Engineer, you’ll join a high-caliber team building the agentic layer that powers Altura’s next evolution. This is not a “plug prompts into an API” role. You’ll design and ship real agentic workflows: context-aware, production-grade systems that sit on top of our proprietary data graph and become a core technical moat.

You’ll work in a small, fast-moving team with full freedom to experiment: Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, and new models the day they drop. If something advances the state of the art, we’re using it.

You’ll drive high-impact AI initiatives end-to-end:

- From discovery and greenfield prototyping
- To model evaluation and multi-model strategy
- To production rollout, observability, and continuous improvement

Beyond product capabilities, you’ll help shape foundational AI platform components: context engineering, agent orchestration, evaluation frameworks, tone monitoring, and online observability.

No corporate red tape. No endless committees. Just ownership, speed, and real technical influence.

You’ll ship AI that is:

- Reliable in production
- Scalable across customers
- Measurable in impact
- Cost-aware by design

And you’ll help define what “great AI engineering” looks like inside a Series A company operating at the leading edge.

## OUR TECH STACK

AI: Python

Frontend: Vue.js and Next.js

Backend: C# - ASP.NET http://ASP.NET

Infrastructure: Azure, GitHub, Linear

## WHAT YOU’LL DO (RESPONSIBILITIES)

- Design and Deliver an agentic layer and a rich context graph that delivers automation of work with deep integration in our customers knowledge repositories.
- Drive architecture & delivery of production LLM/GenAI systems (context engineering, agentic workflows, model evaluations, multi-model strategies).
- Define and implement evaluation: offline + online metrics, gold sets, regression tests, human review loops, and A/B experiments.
- Operationalize LLMOps: deployment patterns, observability, monitoring, incident response, and performance/cost optimization (latency, throughput, token spend).
- Build guardrails & security: prompt-injection defenses, data-exfiltration prevention, permissions for tools/actions, and safe handling of sensitive data.
- Establish engineering standards: reference implementations, reusable libraries, review practices, and documentation that accelerates teams.
- Mentor and influence: coach engineers, raise the bar on system design and code quality, and align multiple teams on outcomes and timelines.

## WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS)

- Extensive experience in AI/ML software engineering (or equivalent), with multiple production AI/ML launches.
- Strong software engineering fundamentals (system design, testing, reliability, code review, APIs).
- Proven experience with LLM application patterns (e.g., context engineering, output quality, embeddings/vector search, prompt design, structured outputs).
- Hands-on experience building evaluation + monitoring for model/system quality in production.
- Comfort operating in cloud environments (Azure), containers, CI/CD, and modern observability.
- Excellent cross-functional communication: you can translate ambiguity into plans, tradeoffs, and shipped outcomes.

## NICE TO HAVE

- Experience optimizing inference (caching, batching, routing, quantization) or serving open-source models.
- Experience building internal AI platforms (evaluation harnesses, prompt/version management).

## WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE IN 90–180 DAYS

- Delivery of AI native capabilities in our platform, aligned with product goals and risk constraints.
- A repeatable evaluation + release process that prevents regressions and supports fast iteration.
- AI capabilities shipped with monitoring, guardrails, and measurable business impact.

## INTERVIEW PROCESS

1. Recruiter screen (30 min)
2. Meet the team + system design (60 min)
3. Practical exercise or pairing (90 min)
4. Fully agentic coding session
5. Final conversation
6. Offer

We offer:

- Work - Build the future of SaaS at a moment when the way software gets made, sold, and used is being rewritten. We're an AI-built scaleup moving with it, still figuring out what world-class looks like — and there's real room here to do the most meaningful work of your career 🦾
- Time - 40 hours per week ⏱️
- Compensation - Competitive salary and Virtual Stock Units (VSUs) 💸
- Free - 26 vacation days 🏖️
- Tech - All the tools and tech stack you want 🛠️
- Ownership - Take the lead on your work with the autonomy and trust to make calls without waiting for permission, drive real impact, and help shape where Altura goes next 🚀
- Culture - A flat, direct, feedback-rich team that values judgment over hierarchy and outcomes over hours. We give feedback openly, skip the red tape, and trust each other to act like owners 🤝
- Fun - Speed at the go-kart track or bowl your colleagues out during our company outings 🏎️
- Development - Grow your skills with a budget you can unlock by presenting a case to leadership tied to our OKRs💡
- Laptop 💻
- Hybrid working model - 2 days/week in our beautiful Amsterdam office 🏫

## About Altura

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Altura provides an AI-driven end-to-end bid management platform that automates and streamlines the entire tender and RFP process for enterprise teams.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series A)
- **Headquarters**: Utrecht, Netherlands
- **Founded**: 2019
- **Founders**: Matthijs Huiskamp (CEO) and Jordi van der Hek (COO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Bid management software / Sales enablement / AI-powered proposal automation
- **Target customers**: B2B, enterprise bid teams, sales managers, commercial directors – primarily serving companies that handle complex, high-value tenders and RFPs across Europe.
- **Mission**: To make bid management a central, strategic function within companies by leveraging AI to automate analysis, risk detection, and response generation.

## Products & Services
- **[Altura Platform](https://altura.io/en)**: A single, integrated SaaS platform that covers the full bid lifecycle – from opportunity qualification and risk analysis to response drafting, collaboration, and submission readiness. Key modules include:
  - **Qualify**: Go/no-go analysis using configurable win-profile and delivery criteria.
  - **Analyse**: AI workflows that extract requirements, flag risks, and identify win factors from tender documents.
  - **Respond**: Draft responses linked to a verified Knowledge Library of past wins and internal standards.
  - **Manage**: Synchronised project workspace for cross-department collaboration, including clarification question generation and submission readiness tracking.
- **Custom Workflows**: Bespoke AI workflows built in partnership with Altura’s team for processes beyond the standard offering.
- **Enterprise Security**: ISO 27001 certified, GDPR compliant, and AI Act ready. Human guardrails ensure AI-generated content is reviewed before use.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total funding of $12.9M raised across 3 rounds; latest Series A of €8M closed June 9, 2025 [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/altura/__EYNAEsE5AZy_tJiGCAEr4rsJE5ww1slSa5vGQS3hxYk) [altura.io](https://altura.io/en/about-us)
- **Notable Investors**: Octopus Ventures, Fortino Capital, Curiosity (angel investors also participated) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/altura/__EYNAEsE5AZy_tJiGCAEr4rsJE5ww1slSa5vGQS3hxYk)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Acquired Berlin-based AI startup Tendara in July 2025 to accelerate European expansion [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/altura/__EYNAEsE5AZy_tJiGCAEr4rsJE5ww1slSa5vGQS3hxYk)
  - Employee count grew to 62 as of April 30, 2026 (up from earlier stages) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/altura/__EYNAEsE5AZy_tJiGCAEr4rsJE5ww1slSa5vGQS3hxYk)
  - Trusted by leading companies across Europe (names not publicly listed) [altura.io](https://altura.io/en)

## Competitive Advantages
- **AI-first, purpose-built**: Unlike general-purpose AI tools, Altura is built exclusively for bid management, with workflows that understand tender-specific language, compliance rules, and risk frameworks.
- **Connected workflows**: A single platform where each stage feeds the next, maintaining full traceability from document to response.
- **Explainability & control**: Every AI insight includes reasoning and source links; human approval gates ensure quality and compliance.
- **Domain expertise**: Founded and built by a team that focuses solely on bid management software, giving them deep understanding of complex tender processes.
- **Acquisition of Tendara**: Strengthens AI capabilities and expands footprint in the German-speaking market.

## Strategic Focus
- **European expansion**: Leveraging the Tendara acquisition to grow in Germany and broader EU markets.
- **Product depth**: Continuing to develop configurable workflows and custom solutions for enterprise clients.
- **AI leadership**: Maintaining a position as an AI Act-ready platform with emphasis on transparency and reliability.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & values**: Altura operates on six principles: Innovate with Purpose, Own the Outcome, Grow and Succeed Together, Strive for Excellence, Champion the Customer, and Stay Connected [altura.io](https://altura.io/en/careers)
- **Team diversity**: 15 nationalities represented; pets welcome (dogs in the office) [altura.io](https://altura.io/en/careers)
- **Work environment**: Likely hybrid/office-based in Utrecht (headquarters) with global colleagues; freedom and responsibility emphasised [altura.io](https://altura.io/en/about-us)
- **Growth trajectory**: Series A funded, post-acquisition, scaling team – opportunity to shape a fast-growing AI SaaS company.
- **Engineering & product focus**: VP of Engineering role exists; the team is building complex AI workflows for enterprise customers.

## Sources
1. [Altura About Us](https://altura.io/en/about-us)
2. [Altura Careers Page](https://altura.io/en/careers)
3. [Altura Product Page](https://altura.io/en)
4. [Tracxn Company Profile](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/altura/__EYNAEsE5AZy_tJiGCAEr4rsJE5ww1slSa5vGQS3hxYk)

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