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Harnham

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Harnham
Netherlands · Full-time · Mid-Senior

AI and ML Lead

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Salary: Up to 140k total package

Extensive benefits on offer


This is a high impact leadership role for someone who wants to shape the AI and ML direction of a growing business. You will have the opportunity to modernise existing machine learning approaches, influence product strategy, and lead a team through the next phase of its evolution.


This is a very exciting opportunity for the right individual who wants to work in a fast paced environment where you will be able to access huge amounts a data and shape how you can influence future business performance by choosing the right algorithms and use cases.


The Company

They are a fast moving organisation of around 250 people with a flat structure and high visibility across the business. Despite their size, they have significant reach and the ability to move quickly on new ideas. Data and AI sit close to product and leadership, giving this role genuine influence and ownership.


The Role

  • You will lead the AI and ML strategy, with responsibility for both technical direction and people leadership.
  • You will modernise legacy machine learning systems, particularly in areas such as recommendations, search and behavioural modelling.
  • You will work closely with Product to shape the roadmap, challenge build versus buy decisions, and prioritise work based on impact.
  • You will manage and develop a team of data scientists and remain as hands on as you choose.
  • Manage a team of 7 data scientists
  • In this role you will also have a big influence in which use cases should be prioritised


Your Skills and Experience

  • Strong commercial experience delivering ML and AI models into production environments.
  • Background in recommendation systems, search, fraud or similar marketplace style problems.
  • Ability to set technical direction and influence stakeholders, not just execute.
  • Experience leading or mentoring data scientists and elevating team capability
  • Production ML experience in Python, ideally using Databricks.


What They Offer

  • A base salary of €80,000 to €140,000 total package
  • Flexible working with an office first culture and the option to work abroad for up to one month.
  • Visa sponsorship and openness to relocation.
  • A rare chance to shape ML strategy, team design and product impact in a high reach organisation.


How to Apply

Apply now to learn more about this AI and ML Lead opportunity and the impact you could have.

Key Skills

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Posted
May 18, 2026
Type
Full-time
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
Amsterdam Area
Company
Harnham

Industries

Technology Information Media

Categories

Information Technology

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