Senior Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer

About Us

Ciklum is a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.

About the role

As a Senior Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer you will take a leadership role in shaping the strategic direction of our machine‑learning infrastructure, proactively identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement. You will drive the development of cutting‑edge solutions that enhance the performance, scalability, and reliability of our machine‑learning systems. In collaboration with the Data Science team, you will ensure that models are deployed seamlessly, optimised for production environments, and meet the highest standards of efficiency and accuracy at scale. You will also be responsible for architecting and overseeing the development of complex machine‑learning pipelines, managing both real‑time and batch inference systems that are integral to our predictive platforms. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to anticipate future needs and recommend long‑term solutions that align with our business objectives.

As a senior member of the team, you will mentor and guide mid‑level Machine Learning Engineers, providing technical leadership and helping to shape best practices across the organisation. Your expertise will play a key role in conducting comprehensive code reviews, identifying areas for improvement, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration. Let’s empower our global Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning influence together!

Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide mid‑level Machine Learning Engineers, provide technical leadership, and shape best practices across the organisation.
• Conduct comprehensive code reviews, identify areas for improvement, and foster a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, translating complex machine‑learning concepts into actionable business insights.
• Present innovative solutions to key stakeholders, make compelling cases for new initiatives, and guide the strategic direction of our machine‑learning efforts.
• Lead the integration of new technologies and tools into our infrastructure, staying ahead of industry trends and ensuring our frameworks remain at the cutting edge.

Requirements

• Expert‑level proficiency with cloud technologies (ideally AWS) and extensive experience with containerisation and orchestration (preferably Kubernetes).
• Deep understanding of software development, DevOps, and MLOps best practices, with a proven track record of applying them in production.
• Extensive experience designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable models and services in production environments.
• Strong understanding of Machine Learning, with the ability to collaborate deeply with Data Scientists on model deployment and optimisation.
• Experience with MLflow for experiment tracking and model management, and Airflow or Dagster for orchestrating end‑to‑end ML pipelines and workflows.
• Significant experience with Data Engineering, Kafka, and stream processing.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL; proficiency in any other programming languages is a strong plus.

What’s in it for you

• Care: your mental and physical health is our priority. We ensure comprehensive company‑paid medical insurance and 4 additional undocumented sick leave days.
• Tailored education path: boost your skills and knowledge with our regular internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy license, language courses and company‑paid certifications.
• Growth environment: share your experience and level up your expertise with a community of skilled professionals, locally and globally.
• Flexibility: we support your work‑life balance and provide 23 vacation days.
• Opportunities: we value our specialists and always find the best options for them. Our Internal Mobility Program helps move projects if needed to help you grow, excel professionally and fulfill your potential.
• Global impact: work on large‑scale projects that redefine industries with international and fast‑growing clients.
• Welcoming environment: feel empowered with a friendly team, open‑door policy, informal atmosphere and regular team‑building events.

About us

At Ciklum , we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress. Based in Málaga, our team thrives in one of Andalusia’s leading tech hubs. Enjoy a hybrid work setup, the sunny Mediterranean vibe, and endless opportunities to grow your skills on global‑scale projects.