Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Coders ConnectNorth Holland, NL
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About the Role

At Coders Connect, we work with some of the most innovative start-ups and scale-ups across Europe. This opportunity is with one of our most exciting partners - an AI-driven company revolutionizing how businesses optimize resources and drive sustainable outcomes. We are looking for a Lead Machine Learning Engineer to play a pivotal role, working closely with the AI Co-Founder and leading a small but talented team of ML Engineers.

Core Responsibilities

  • Shape the AI/ML strategy alongside the AI Co-Founder and leadership team.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3 Machine Learning Engineers, creating a collaborative and high-performance environment.
  • Design and deliver production-grade machine learning solutions that solve complex business challenges such as forecasting, optimization, and automation.
  • Stay close to the tech and drive model development, experimentation, deployment, and monitoring.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Data teams to bring models into production and deliver measurable business impact.
  • Explore and integrate modern AI approaches, from classical ML to deep learning techniques.
  • Build and scale models.

Preferred Tech Stack

You will have input on shaping the company’s tech stack. Some preferred tools and technologies include:

  • Languages: Python for ML, R for data analysis
  • ML Libraries: scikit-learn, Prophet, TensorFlow, Keras
  • Data Processing/Storage: SQL, Spark
  • Cloud Platform: Azure
  • Version Control: Git

About the Candidate

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Has experience leading or mentoring ML teams (senior, team lead, tech lead, or equivalent roles).
  • Has a proven track record of building and deploying machine learning models into production environments.
  • Brings a deep understanding of machine learning and statistical methods (classification, regression, forecasting, optimization, etc.).
  • Is equally comfortable coding, reviewing technical work, and contributing to strategic decisions.
  • Loves solving real-world problems and thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.

Company Culture and Benefits

What’s in it for you:

  • A leadership role in an ambitious company with a clear mission and real-world impact.
  • Direct collaboration with founders and the executive team.
  • The freedom to shape how AI is applied at scale to sustainability and supply chain challenges.
  • Hybrid work setup (Amsterdam HQ with remote flexibility).
  • Competitive salary & equity options.
  • Please note that the company cannot provide VISA sponsorship.