Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Picnic Technologies; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Picnic Technologies is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to design and deploy intelligent systems and productionize models with robust monitoring and seamless integration into operational systems. You will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure solutions deliver real-world impact across our data-driven platform.

The role requires a Master’s or higher in AI/CS/Math, 5+ years in data science or applied ML, and strong Python/SQL skills, with experience in Docker, Kubernetes, and CI to build

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in AI, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data science or applied machine learning.
• Excellent communication skills, you can clearly explain complex ideas in non-technical terms and enjoy working closely with business stakeholders to solve problems together.
• Experienced in designing, deploying, and maintaining production ML systems, with solid software engineering and ML principles.
• Strong Python and SQL skills.
• Able to define the long-term vision and technical architecture for ML solutions within your domain.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and execute improvement possibilities together with other ML Engineers and (product) analysts
• Collaborate on your project from inception to production, to continuous improvement
• Develop tools and enhancements for our cloud-based Machine Learning platform
• Productionize models with monitoring and seamless integration into operational systems

Skills

Python

SQL

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Master’s degree or higher in AI/CS/Math

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI

Job description

As a Machine Learning Engineer at Picnic, you will design and deploy intelligent systems to solve our company’s biggest challenges. Beyond building models, you will productionize them with strong monitoring and seamless integration into operational systems. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure the right problems are solved and that solutions deliver real-world impact.

All using high quality data. Our data is registered, logged, and consistent, enabling you to focus on building and improving models rather than cleaning data. This role combines the skills of a consultant, software engineer, and applied mathematician.

Tricks of the trade

You will definitely:

• Identify and execute improvement possibilities together with other ML Engineers and (product) analysts
• Collaborate on your project from inception to production, to continuous improvement
• Develop tools and enhancements for our cloud-based Machine Learning platform

You could work on various projects and fields, such as:

• Demand forecasting: delivery, article, trip volumes, used Picnic-wide
• Fraud detection: helping us keep troublemakers out of our store
• Recommendation systems: generating useful in-app grocery suggestions
• Search and ranking: helping our customers find exactly what they need
• Predicting delivery drop-off times: making sure we’re on-time at every customer’s door
• Vision: ensuring quality control and smooth operations within our warehouses

Master’s degree or higher in AI, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field

5+ years of experience in data science or applied machine learning

Excellent communication skills, you can clearly explain complex ideas in non‑technical terms and enjoy working closely with business stakeholders to solve problems together

Experienced in designing, deploying, and maintaining production ML systems, with solid software engineering and ML principles

Strong Python and SQL skills

Able to define the long-term vision and technical architecture for ML solutions within your domain

Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI is a plus

Picnic Perks

Teamwork makes the dream work

With more than 80 nationalities across 3 countries, you’ll be part of a diverse company with plenty of cool stuff to get involved with, from board game evenings to after‑work drinks to our company ski trip and more!

Make a difference

You’ll work in an awesome startup environment with the freedom to drive your own projects and create a visible impact. Our fully electric vehicles and sustainable business model mean you’ll also be contributing to making the world a better place!

Fresh Lunch, coffee, and snacks

Our offices are equipped with fully‑fledged coffee bars and a kitchen and chefs. They prepare delicious fresh and warm lunches every day so you can keep your energy up.

We have a partnership with CZ (a health insurance provider). Picnic employees get a discount on CZ insurance packages between 5% and 15%. Furthermore, through our partnership with Lease a Bike, you can rent‑to‑own a new (e)bike at a discounted rate

If you’re moving from another country to join Picnic we make it as smooth as possible for you. We’ll cover your flight costs for you and your partner and kids, your first month's rent and moving costs (up to €2000), and help you with the 30% tax ruling setup and application.

All the rest

At Picnic you get 25 holidays, we cover your travel expenses and offer a pension plan. And your phone and laptop are on us, as well.

A bit about us

When you join Picnic, you’re joining the shopping revolution, delivering groceries to millions of people across Europe, and we’re growing fast. Think super fresh products and personal service, but in a modern, sustainable way. The tech team at Picnic is at the core of Picnic. From deep learning models to forecast orders to delivery algorithms to warehouse logistics: we’ve built it all from the ground up. You’ll thrive here if you’re a problem solver with a pro‑active mindset who’s not afraid to be challenged daily.

Recruitment Process

1. CV screening
2. Phone screening
3. Online test
4. Interviews
5. Assessment day
6. Offer

Commitment to equal opportunities

Picnic is an equal opportunity employer—this means that all decisions regarding applications will be based on qualifications and merit. Applicants will be regarded independently of age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, skin color, civil status, religious beliefs, physical or mental disability, or any other factors protected by law.
At Picnic, we celebrate and value our differences and are committed to building a safe and inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves.

Our Mentality

At Picnic, we build from scratch with an owner’s mindset. We dive into the unknown, taking end‑to‑end responsibility for every outcome, going the extra mile to tackle complex challenges. We turn insights into action, working as a team to get things done. We move fast, never compromising on quality or long‑term impact. With grit and commitment we build what has never been built before!