Machine learning Engineer

Sia Partners; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal development plan

Friendly working atmosphere

Training opportunities

Job summary

Sia Partners in Rotterdam is looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to lead their Data team and develop AI solutions. You will work closely with Data Scientists and Engineers globally to execute client projects and build innovative AI products.

The role demands strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and experience in developing production-quality ML pipelines with a solid background in programming and cloud technologies. A welcoming atmosphere that encourages personal development awaits you.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience building production-quality ML/Deep Learning pipelines.
• Expert coding skills in Python, with knowledge of Scala, C++, or Java.
• Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructures like AWS.

Responsibilities

• Lead an internal team towards the development of AI products.
• Make architectural decisions for cloud environments.
• Guide Data Scientists to scale models into production.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

MSc in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Python

SQL/PostgreSQL

AWS/GCP/Azure

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

As a Machine Learning Engineer, you will be responsible for the growth of Sia’s Data team, both professionally and in size. You will help shape and execute the future of this expertise within Sia, working on client projects as well as building Sia AI solutions together with the Dutch Data Scientists team, the French Data Engineering team, and other Sia Global business units.

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.

Your responsibilities include:

• 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:

• 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

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. German is a nice plus!

Additional information

We are unable to provide a work permit for this position