Senior Machine Learning and AI Lead

arrow

Amsterdam / €80000 - €110000 annum

INFO

Salary

SALARY:

€80000 - €110000

Location

LOCATION

Amsterdam

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

AI & Machine Learning Lead

Amsterdam, Netherlands | €80,000 - €110,000 base salary + bonus

This is an opportunity to take ownership of AI and machine learning strategy within a highly visible technology business. You'll have the autonomy to shape technical direction, influence product decisions, mentor a growing team, and drive the adoption of modern AI solutions that directly impact millions of users.

The Company
They are a fast-moving digital business with a flat structure, strong technical culture, and significant market reach. Despite being relatively small in size, they operate at scale and provide a level of influence and visibility that is difficult to find in larger organisations.
The business is investing heavily in the future of AI and machine learning, with a clear ambition to evolve beyond traditional approaches and embed AI more deeply across products and services. This role will play a key part in defining that journey.

The Role
As AI & ML Lead, you will be the technical and strategic authority for machine learning and AI initiatives across the business.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of Data Scientists
  • Defining and owning the AI and machine learning strategy
  • Modernising existing recommendation and search capabilities
  • Evaluating emerging AI technologies and identifying opportunities for adoption
  • Driving AI-first thinking across product and technology teams
  • Guiding model selection, evaluation frameworks, and MLOps best practices
  • Making informed build vs buy decisions for AI solutions and vendors
  • Partnering closely with Product and Engineering leaders to shape roadmaps
  • Identifying high-impact use cases across recommendations, search, fraud detection, and behavioural modelling
  • Influencing prioritisation decisions through data-driven insights and business impact assessment
  • Championing best practices for deploying and maintaining machine learning models in production
Your Skills & Experience
  • Strong commercial experience designing, deploying, and scaling machine learning solutions in production environments
  • Experience working on recommendation systems, search platforms, ranking models, personalisation, marketplace products, or similar challenges
  • Proven ability to define technical strategy and influence business direction
  • Experience leading, mentoring, or managing Data Science and Machine Learning teams
  • Strong understanding of modern machine learning, MLOps, and production model lifecycle management
  • Experience deploying models using modern cloud-based data and AI platforms, ideally including Databricks
  • Knowledge of Generative AI, LLM applications, RAG architectures, fine-tuning, or related technologies
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities
What They Offer
  • €80,000 - €110,000 base salary
  • Total compensation package up to approximately €90,000 - €140,000 including bonus
  • Flexible working environment with an office-first culture
  • Opportunity to work abroad for up to one month per year
  • Relocation support and visa sponsorship available
  • Direct access to senior leadership and decision-makers
  • Significant ownership of AI strategy, team development, and technology direction
  • Clear opportunity to shape the future structure and capability of the AI function
How to Apply
If you are an experienced AI and Machine Learning leader looking to shape strategy, build high-impact products, and drive innovation at scale, please apply today.













CONTACT

SIMILAR
JOB RESULTS

4k-Harnham_DA copy
CAN’T FIND THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITY?

STILL
LOOKING?

If you can’t see what you’re looking for right now, send us your CV anyway – we’re always getting fresh new roles through the door.