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Associate Director – Data & AI Recruitment
PRINCIPAL MACHINE LEARNING ENGINEER
(Lisbon office x1 day a month, OR fully remote in Portugal)
Xcede is hiring a Principal ML Engineer for a market-leading client. You will design and deploy advanced, scalable Data & AI solutions. We seek an experienced Backend Engineer with a strong track record in building robust software systems and a passion for AI innovation.
Responsibilities
1. Design for Scale: Engineer secure, reliable, high-performance backend systems and data infrastructures that scale seamlessly.
2. Pioneer Innovation: Lead the AI division to develop and deliver cutting-edge AI models in production environments.
3. Set the Standard: Drive engineering excellence through best practices in coding, reviews, and the software development lifecycle.
4. Inspire and Guide: Mentor senior engineers and tech leaders to foster growth and development.
5. Boost Performance: Optimize system performance, data pipelines, and ETL workflows.
6. Integrate with Precision: Collaborate across teams to incorporate AI solutions into architecture.
7. Stay Ahead of the Curve: Identify and adopt emerging technologies to maintain innovation edge.
8. Define the Future: Shape AI technical strategy aligned with long-term goals.
What You'll Bring
1. Over 10 years of software development experience, including 5+ years in Python.
2. Proven expertise in designing, optimizing, and scaling distributed systems and microservices.
3. Hands-on experience with message brokers like Kafka or RabbitMQ.
4. Knowledge of DevOps/MLOps practices and containerization tools.
5. A self-driven approach to solving complex problems with focus on performance, security, and quality.
6. Strong communication skills to liaise between technical teams and stakeholders.
Bonus Points
1. Expertise in ML, deep learning, and generative AI algorithms.
2. Understanding of the ML lifecycle and its differences from traditional software development.
3. Experience building data-intensive, AI-driven products.
4. Knowledge of experimentation platforms, feature serving, and model deployment.
5. Proficiency with big data technologies like Apache Spark, Delta Lake, Kafka, Flink, and NoSQL databases.
Additional Details
- Seniority level: Not Applicable
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Information Technology
- Industries: Technology, Media, Software Development
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