Machine Learning Engineer

Company Overview Sia is a next‑generation, global management consulting group founded in 1999. We combine strategy and management capabilities with data science, creativity, and responsibility to help clients navigate and benefit from transformation. With over 3,000 consultants across 48 locations in 19 countries, we deliver results that transform outcomes. Job Description As an expert in Machine Learning Engineering, you will grow both the size and professional maturity of our Data team. You will shape the future of data strategy at Sia, work on client projects, and build Sia AI solutions with our Dutch data scientists, French data engineering team, and other global units. Responsibilities Lead an internal team to develop AI products. Work in a multidisciplinary team on client projects as a subject‑matter expert. Make architectural and design decisions for cloud environments. Build production‑level ML/AI solutions with robust software engineering practices. Guide Data Scientists to scale models into production through parallelization, optimization, tuning, testing, and wrapping. Deliver trainings, lead internal meetings, and organize external events. Participate in team meetings and workshops with clients. Write blog articles, present at conferences, and issue press releases on relevant topics. Team Environment The Data Science team is young, diverse, and growing (10+ members). We foster a flat structure that values entrepreneurial spirit, well‑being, diversity, and knowledge sharing. Your contributions will be challenged and supported through professional development opportunities. Candidate Profile Established technical professional seeking a leadership role in ML Engineering. Excellent project and time management skills. Strong problem‑solving ability with a focus on impactful business solutions. Enthusiastic about applying Data Science/Engineering to complex business problems. Excellent communication skills and the ability to simplify complex concepts. Adaptable and capable of working across diverse business areas in a dynamic environment. Collaborative team player. Compensation & Benefits International company committed to diversity, inclusion, employee well‑being, and corporate social responsibility. Innovative and encouraging work atmosphere with friendly, professional colleagues. Personal development plan with regular follow‑up and training opportunities. Competitive salary plus benefits such as mobility budget, hospital insurance, performance‑related bonus, and more. Qualifications MSc‑level education in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Embedded Systems, or a related field. 2–4 years of experience building production‑quality ML/Deep Learning pipelines and models. Strong understanding of ML fundamentals and expertise in a domain such as Computer Vision, Deep Learning, or NLP. Expert Python coding skills and proficiency in at least one of Scala, C++, or Java. Hands‑on experience with SQL, PostgreSQL, and database management. Experience with cloud infrastructures (AWS, GCP, Azure). Familiarity with Unix command line, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, and DevOps practices. Experience with big‑data technologies (Spark, Hadoop, Databricks). Coaching or mentoring experience with other engineers. Prior management‑consulting experience is a strong plus. Willingness to travel and work with local and international clients. Fluent in spoken and written English; strong proficiency in Dutch is desirable. Additional Information We are unable to provide a work permit for this position. Sia is an equal‑opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr