Machine Learning Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Portugal.

📋 Description

• Define and spearhead the architecture for scalable Machine Learning and AI platforms.

• Create end-to-end ML workflows utilizing Databricks, which includes: Feature engineering, Model training, Experimentation, Deployment, and Monitoring.

• Design scalable data pipelines for AI/ML workloads using technologies such as Apache Spark, Python, and SQL.

• Establish best practices for MLOps, including: CI/CD for ML, Model versioning, Model governance, Automated retraining, Model drifting, Observability, and monitoring.

• Design secure and compliant AI architectures that adhere to governance and privacy standards.

• Collaborate with Data Engineering teams to enhance data models and feature stores.

• Provide guidance to Data Scientists and ML Engineers on scalable production design patterns.

• Assess and integrate modern AI capabilities, including (a plus): LLMs, Vector databases, Retrieval augmented generation (RAG), AI agents.

• Promote cost optimization, scalability, and operational excellence across ML platforms.

• Define reference architectures and best practices across various ML teams (not limited to a single project).

• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years in Data, AI, or Machine Learning Engineering roles.

• At least 3 years of experience designing ML platforms or AI architecture at scale.

• Strong practical experience with:

• - Databricks

• - Apache Spark

• - Python

• - SQL

• Solid understanding of:

• - MLOps

• - ML lifecycle management

• - Distributed ML systems

• - Feature engineering

• - Model deployment patterns

• Experience with Databricks Unity Catalog, Delta Lake, and Lakehouse architecture.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• Proven experience in deploying ML models into production environments.

• Strong knowledge of data architecture and scalable ETL/ELT patterns.

• Experience working with orchestration frameworks like Apache Airflow.

• Excellent stakeholder communication and technical leadership skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health Insurance, because well-being is a priority.

• Flexible working hours.

• Open holidays, take the time you need for personal matters.

• Profit sharing for all employees.

• Mindera Annual Trip, sports events, and social groups to foster connections and enjoyment!

• Training and conferences, allowing you to create your own training agenda.

• Child Care vouchers.

• Choose the Laptop and Peripherals that best suit your preferences.

• Hotspot with unlimited usage (PT), for work or streaming your favorite shows.

• Our offices in Porto, Aveiro, and Coimbra offer a space to connect with colleagues. Remote work from Portugal is also an option, while remote work from other countries will depend on your location and projects.

• A variety of snacks are available at the offices to keep you energized and healthy.

• Partnerships with local businesses.

• Most importantly, you'll collaborate with a fantastic team in a politics-free environment, where everyone collectively owns the project. Our culture promotes lean and self-organized principles, encouraging risk-taking, decision-making, collaboration, and open communication. We value freedom and responsibility, along with commitment, feedback, and empathy.