Senior Machine Learning Engineer

The Recruitment Company; Connacht; Hybrid; EUR 92,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Long-term contract

Job summary

The Recruitment Company is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer for a long-term contract in Galway. This hands-on role focuses on bringing ML and GenAI capabilities into scalable, production-ready applications.

You will work closely with Data Scientists and ML Researchers to build end-to-end ML systems. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in industry, 5+ years with ML/GenAI in production, and a Master’s degree in a related field, plus strong Python skills and excellent collaboration

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience.
• 5+ years with ML and GenAI in large-scale production.
• Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science or related field.
• Strong Python development skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Building ML models and integrating them into business workflows.
• Evaluating frameworks, tools and emerging technologies across ML and GenAI.
• Collaborating with Data Scientists and ML Researchers to bring new capabilities into production.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring across the wider engineering team.

Skills

Python

GenAI

ML systems

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Data Science

Job description

Senior Machine Learning Engineer | €500–€525 per day | Galway (Hybrid)

I’m partnering with a client in Galway to recruit a Senior Machine Learning Engineer for a long‑term contract opportunity. The role will focus on bringing ML and GenAI capabilities into scalable, production‑ready applications. It’s a hands‑on position suited to an experienced engineer who enjoys building end‑to‑end ML systems and working closely with Data Scientists and ML Researchers.

What you’ll be doing:

• Building ML models and integrating them into business workflows.
• Evaluating frameworks, tools and emerging technologies across ML and GenAI.
• Collaborating with Data Scientists and ML Researchers to bring new capabilities into production.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring across the wider engineering team.

What we’re looking for:

• 10+ years of industry experience.
• 5+ years working with ML and GenAI systems in large‑scale production environments.
• A Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Strong Python development skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

What’s on offer?

• €500–€525 per day.
• Long‑term contract opportunity.
• Hybrid working in Galway.
• The chance to work with a company investing heavily in ML and GenAI.

Please note candidates must have a Stamp 4 or EU/UK Passport.