The tasks of the AI Applications Developer
The AI Applications Developer creates innovative solutions that use artificial intelligence to automate complex tasks, analyse data or improve the user experience.
Analysis of needs and definition of IA use cases
It works with business teams to understand needs and identify areas where artificial intelligence can provide innovative solutions, such as image recognition, language processing or predictive analysis.
AI model design
After identifying use cases, it develops AI models, using techniques such as machine learning and neural networks.
Development and integration of AI solutions
It integrates AI models into concrete applications using languages and frameworks such as Python and TensorFlow or PyTorch. They ensure that AI solutions are interoperable with the company’s other systems.
Optimisation and maintenance of AI models
Once the models have been deployed, it ensures their performance by regularly adjusting them to improve their accuracy and keep them up to date with new data.
The skills required
The job of AI application developer requires solid programming skills, but also a mastery of AI algorithms and a great ability to process complex data.
- Mastery of AI algorithms: knowing how to design machine learning and neural network models adapted to different use cases.
- Programming skills: proficiency in languages such as Python, Java and AI libraries.
- Ability to work with massive data: comfortable with collecting, processing and analysing large quantities of data.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills: ability to adjust AI models according to expected performance and the results obtained.
- Communication skills: be able to explain complex concepts to non-technical teams and convince decision-makers of the relevance of the proposed solutions.
The working environment in AI development
AI application developers work in a variety of environments depending on their specialisation:
- Technology companies working on AI-related innovations.
- Research laboratories where they develop new AI algorithms or techniques.
- Industrial sectors (healthcare, finance, automotive) where AI is used to automate and optimise processes.
AI start-ups developing innovative products or services based on artificial intelligence.
Career development
An AI application developer can progress to lead AI developer positions, where he or she will manage a team of developers specialising in artificial intelligence. With experience, they can aim for positions as AI project managers.
Average salary for AI application developers
The salary of an AI application developer depends on their experience and the sector in which they work:
- Junior: At the start of their career, they can expect a salary of between €35,000 and €40,000 gross per year.
- Experienced: With a few years’ experience, the average salary is between €40,000 and €50,000 gross per year.
- Senior: Experienced developers can expect to earn between €50,000 and €70,000 gross per year.
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