Machine learning Engineer

Sia; Maastricht; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobility budget

Hospital insurance

Performance bonus

Personal development plan

Job summary

Sia is seeking an experienced Machine Learning Engineer to grow our Data team and shape its future. You will work on client projects and on Sia AI solutions with Dutch and global teams, driving production ML and providing leadership in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Join a growing Data Science group where initiative is valued, collaboration is essential, and professional development is supported with trainings and events. Fluency in English and Dutch is required.

Qualifications

• MSc level education required or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years building production ML/Deep Learning pipelines and models.
• Strong fundamentals in ML with domain expertise (CV/ NLP/DL).
• Expert coding in Python and at least one of Scala, C++, Java.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal team to develop AI products.
• Contribute to client projects as subject-matter expert.
• Make architectural and design decisions for cloud environments.
• Build production ML solutions with solid software engineering.

Skills

Python

Scala

C++

Java

SQL

PostgreSQL

AWS

GCP

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Spark

Hadoop

Databricks

English

Dutch

Leadership

Project Management

Mentoring

Education

MSc in Computer Science / Applied Mathematics / AI / Embedded Systems or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

SQL/ PostgreSQL

AWS

GCP

Azure

Spark

Hadoop

Databricks

Job description

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group born digital, augmented by data, enhanced by creativity, and driven by responsibility. We partner with clients to resolve challenges and capitalize on opportunities. We believe that in today's world of change and disruption, optimism is a force multiplier.

Job Description

What you will do

As an expert in the field of Machine Learning Engineering you will be responsible for the growth of our Data team, both professionally as well as in size. You will be in charge of shaping and executing the future of your expertise within Sia. You will work on client projects as well as on building our own Sia AI solutions, together with our Dutch team of Data Scientists, our French Data Engineering team, and other business units of Sia Global.

• Leading an internal team towards the development of AI products;
• Working in a multidisciplinary team on client projects as an expert on your subject;
• Making architectural and design decisions for cloud environments;
• Building production level ML/AI solutions with solid software engineering;
• Guiding Data Scientists to scale up their models into production (parallelizing, optimizing, tuning, testing, and wrapping);
• Giving trainings, leading internal meetings and organizing external events;
• Participating in team meetings and workshops with clients;
• Writing blog articles, presenting at conferences and sending out press releases on the subject that you lead.

Who you will work with

The Data Science team is young, diverse and growing (10+). You will join a team that will challenge you and invest in your professional development. We have a flat structure and rely on the entrepreneurial spirit of our members: initiative is highly encouraged. We are striving for well-being, diversity and knowledge-sharing inside the team, so that we can grow together.

Who you are

• You are an established technical professional that wants to make the next step in their career, taking on more leadership responsibilities.
• You have first-rate project management and time management skills.
• You are a true problem solver, you turn complex issues into simple and impactful business solutions.
• You are enthusiastic for applying Data Science/Engineering solutions to business problems.
• You have excellent communication skills and can present complicated concepts in a synthetic way.
• You have the ability to adapt rapidly and work on a range of different business areas within a challenging environment.
• You have the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

In return, you can expect

• An international company that gives importance to diversity, inclusion, employee well-being and corporate social responsibilities actions.
• A great working atmosphere with friendly and professional colleagues where innovation and entrepreneurship are encouraged
• A personal development plan with a regular follow-up as well training opportunities to develop yourself
• A competitive salary with great advantages, like mobility budget, hospital insurance, performance -related bonus,...

Qualifications

• MSc level education in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Embedded Systems or related field of study.
• 2-4 years of experience in building production-quality ML/Deep Learning pipelines and models.
• Good understanding of Machine Learning fundamentals and strong knowledge in a specific domain (e.g., Computer Vision, Deep Learning, NLP).
• Expert coding skills in Python and at least one of these languages: Scala, C++, Java.
• Hands-on experience with database management languages (e.g., SQL, PostgreSQL).
• Hands-on experience in cloud-based infrastructures (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Hands-on experience with Unix-based command line and DevOps tools (Git, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Hands-on experience with big data technologies (e.g. Spark, Hadoop, Databricks).
• You have a strong interest in data and AI-related topics, the ability to quickly build expertise in these areas, and you're excited about helping our clients seize the opportunities they offer.
• Experience with coaching/mentoring other engineers.
• Prior experience in Management Consulting is a strong plus.
• Willingness to travel and work at local and international clients.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Dutch is required.

Additional Information

We are unable to provide a work permit for this position

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.