We're hiring a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to lead the design and delivery of end-to-end ML pipelines at scale in distributed environments. This role involves building real-time inference systems, model serving solutions, and owning MLOps. The ideal candidate will have deep Python experience, strong MLOps knowledge, and excellent communication skills.
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We're Hiring: Senior Machine Learning Engineer | Portugal
We're partnering with a fast-growing global game-tech company to find a Senior ML Engineer who's ready to lead - not just build.
This is a role for engineers who think in systems, mentor those around them, and take real ownership of complex AI products from concept to production.
What you'll be working on:
- Designing and delivering end-to-end ML pipelines at scale in distributed environments
- Building real-time inference systems and model serving solutions
- Owning MLOps: CI/CD, drift monitoring, automated evaluation, and alerting
- Leading project planning, roadmaps, and post-launch retrospectives
- Collaborating cross-functionally with Data Scientists, Data Engineers, and Product Owners
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What makes this role stand out:
This isn't a heads-down engineering seat. You'll mentor fellow engineers, drive technical vision, and help shape how ML is operationalised across an AI department spanning fraud detection, personalised recommendations, CRM optimisation, and AI-powered copilots.
What you bring:
→ Deep Python experience in large-scale, high-performance production environments
→ Proven ability to design complex, scalable ML systems — and influence broader technical outcomes
→ Hands-on with Azure or AWS, and tools like Kubernetes & Docker
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→ Experience with real-time data streaming (Kafka, Spark Streaming)
→ Strong MLOps knowledge: MLflow, Kubeflow, and the full ML project lifecycle
→ A genuine track record of mentoring and growing engineers
→ Excellent communication skills — you can make complex technical ideas land with any audience
Location: Portugal (fully remote or hybrid with 1 day/week in the office if you're based in Lisbon)
Employment: Direct hire with our client
Benefits:
- Performance bonus of up to 22%
- Company card with a monthly personal spending allowance
- Private healthcare coverage
- Meal card & WFH allowance
- Unlimited Udemy access
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