Machine Learning Engineer

Vita Health; Sassari; Remoto; EUR 39.000 - 47.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Vita Health is a dynamic startup looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to lead a new health intelligence initiative. This role involves designing ML systems, translating user behaviours into insights, and shaping the long-term ML roadmap to positively impact individual wellness journeys.

Servizi

Autonomy and flexibility

Personalised learning budget

Dynamic work environment

Leadership committed to career progression

Unique opportunity to impact health sector

Competenze

• 5+ years of experience in applied machine learning.
• Vision to architect ML tech stack.
• Experience building and deploying ML solutions in production.

Mansioni

• Design and implement core ML systems for health intelligence.
• Translate complex user behaviours into data-driven insights.
• Own the entire ML lifecycle from data exploration to model deployment.

Conoscenze

Applied machine learning

Algorithm design

Data pipelines

MLOps

Interpretable models

Descrizione del lavoro

Vita Health is a dynamic startup in the health, nutrition, and fitness industry. Our innovative product has positively affected the lives of over 130,000 people in our core market, and we are now eager to expand our expertise and reach globally.

Our mission is to enhance our presence not just in the B2C sector, where we began, but also in B2B by integrating into corporate welfare programs for both large enterprises and SMEs that shape our market. We strive to make individuals more conscious of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle , demonstrating that dieting and exercising can seamlessly fit into their daily routines rather than being a chore.

By utilising AI and algorithms , we create personalised diet and training plans tailored to user inputs during onboarding, which adapt continuously to reflect their progress. Our dedicated team of nutritionists and personal trainers is committed to guiding users throughout their journey to help them reach their goals.

If you're passionate about transforming lives, join Vita Health!

About The Role

We’re hiring our first Machine Learning Engineer to spearhead a new strategic initiative aimed at modelling individual health progress and behaviour in a more intelligent, personalised, and explainable way.

This role is a rare opportunity to lay the technical and strategic foundation for how we assess and support our users’ wellness journeys through data. You’ll work at the intersection of health science, behavioural modelling, and machine learning, bringing innovative ideas to life, backed by real-world impact.

Your responsibilities will include :

Design and implement the core ML systems behind a new health intelligence initiative, balancing rule-based and ML-based approaches.

Translate complex user behaviours (nutrition, training, physical activity, sleep, engagement, etc) into actionable, data-driven insights.

Own the entire ML lifecycle : from data exploration and feature engineering to model deployment and monitoring.

Build data-ingestion flows and automated training jobs on AWS

Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including Product, Engineering, Design, and Health Experts, to define meaningful signals and feedback loops.

Ensure a high level of transparency and explainability so our users can understand and trust the results.

Help define the long-term ML roadmap—including opportunities in personalisation, recommendations, and behavioural nudging.

What You’ll Bring

5+ years of experience in applied machine learning , with strong foundations in algorithm design and data pipelines.

Vision to architect and evolve our entire ML tech stack—from experimentation frameworks and data pipelines to deployment and MLOps infrastructure.

Experience building and deploying ML solutions in production environments .

Passion for interpretable models and turning complexity into simplicity for end users.

Ability to independently own projects from data exploration to delivery.

Experience working closely with product and domain experts to define and refine model objectives.

Bonus Points For

Domain experience in health, fitness, or behavioural science

Experience with consumer-facing product integrations

Experience in a startup or fast-paced product environment

What We Offer

39,000 – €47,000 based on experience

Autonomy and flexibility. Work from wherever you want, with the option to visit our modern Milan office.

Personalised learning budget with the possibility to have dedicated learning time weekly .

A dynamic work environment where your ideas will directly influence our strategies and product development.

Leadership committed to your career progression

A unique opportunity to create a significant impact in the health sector

Asynchronous Assessment : Evaluate your reasoning abilities, logical and critical thinking, and behaviour in challenging situations.

Assessment Review : We’ll discuss your test results to understand your thought process.

Technical Evaluation : A technical assessment tailored to the role.

Technical Review : Discuss your approach and reasoning behind your solutions.

Cultural Fit Interview : Ensure your values align with our company culture to help everyone thrive.