AI/ML Engineer

RecruitNest Consulting; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitNest Consulting is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer in Metro Manila (Makati) to design,Develop, and scale AI solutions across the full ML lifecycle. You will collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver impactful ML-powered insights.

The role emphasizes training data quality, scalable ML workflows, model evaluation across markets, and production deployment in Azure. A strong foundation in Python, SQL, and DL frameworks is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Data Science or related field.
• At least 3 years in ML Engineering or related role.
• Strong Python skills and data pipelines.
• Experience with scikit-learn, NumPy, pandas, Polars, PyArrow.
• Hands-on with deep learning frameworks, preferably PyTorch.
• Strong SQL and Azure ML experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and enhance training datasets to improve accuracy.
• Design and maintain scalable ML workflows.
• Create evaluation methods across markets and datasets.
• Monitor models and recommend improvements.
• Run experiments on feature development and hyperparameter tuning.
• Develop AI and computer vision solutions for business needs.
• Deploy ML models to production.
• Support testing, monitoring, and doc for deployed models.
• Manage ML workloads on cloud platforms, mainly Azure.
• Use SQL to analyze large datasets and derive insights.
• Collaborate with engineering to improve automation and reproducibility.

Skills

Python

Scikit-learn

NumPy

Pandas

Polars

PyArrow

PyTorch

SQL

Azure Machine Learning

Software engineering basics

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Data Science or related field

Tools

MLflow

Optuna

PyTorch Lightning

Job description

Job Expectations

• Position Type: Experienced - Senior/Lead
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Direct Hire)
• Work Setup & Location: Hybrid (3x onsite/week) - Makati City
• Work Schedule: Weekdays; Night Shift (US)
• Industry: Artificial Intelligence / Retail Technology

About the Job

Our client is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join our client's team and help design, develop, and scale machine learning solutions that support data-driven decision-making and consumer insights. This role involves working across the full ML lifecycle, from data preparation and experimentation to model deployment and performance optimization. You will partner closely with data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable AI-powered solutions that create measurable business impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, validate, and enhance training datasets to improve model accuracy and consistency.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable machine learning and data processing workflows.
• Create evaluation methodologies to assess model performance across multiple markets, datasets, and business contexts.
• Monitor model outcomes and recommend enhancements to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Run experiments involving feature development, model selection, hyperparameter optimization, and data enrichment techniques.
• Develop AI and computer vision solutions that address complex business requirements.
• Deploy and operationalize machine learning models within production environments.
• Support testing, monitoring, documentation, and continuous improvement of deployed models.
• Manage machine learning workloads and training processes within cloud-based platforms, primarily Azure.
• Utilize SQL to analyze large datasets and generate meaningful insights.
• Work closely with engineering teams to improve automation, reproducibility, and development best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in Machine Learning Engineering, AI Engineering, or a similar technical role.
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience developing scalable applications and data pipelines.
• Hands‑on experience with machine learning and data processing libraries such as scikit-learn, NumPy, pandas, Polars, and PyArrow.
• Practical experience with deep learning frameworks, preferably PyTorch.
• Strong SQL knowledge with the ability to perform complex data analysis and extraction.
• Experience using Azure Machine Learning or comparable cloud-based machine learning services.
• Understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including source control, code reviews, and collaborative development practices.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to create clear technical documentation.

Preferred

• Background in computer vision, multimodal AI, transfer learning, or vision-language models such as CLIP and SigLIP.
• Experience using tools such as MLflow, Optuna, and PyTorch Lightning.
• Familiarity with MLOps concepts, CI/CD processes, containerized deployments, and automation workflows.
• Exposure to Databricks, Azure Blob Storage, or similar cloud data technologies.
• Ability to translate emerging machine learning research into practical business applications.
• Prior experience in retail analytics, consumer insights, market research, behavioral science, or related industries is a plus.