Machine Learning Engineer PhD

At Madiff, we connect top IT talent with cutting-edge companies through remote Agile teams and nearshore outsourcing. With operations in Poland, Portugal, France, and the UK, we specialize in AI, DevOps, and Cybersecurity – supporting industries like Telecom, Banking, and Hi-Tech.

Madiff delivers high-impact AI solutions to Fortune 500 clients and fast-growing start-ups. We need a PhD-level Machine Learning Engineer who can move fast from research to production across multiple tech stacks.

Key responsibilities:

•  Research and design advanced machine learning models that solve real customer problems

•  Prototype, test and optimise models in Python using TensorFlow, PyTorch and scikit-learn

•  Deploy and monitor solutions on AWS, Azure or GCP with CI / CD and IaC tools

•  Work with data engineers to build robust data pipelines and feature stores

•  Translate complex findings into clear business recommendations for stakeholders

•  Coach client teams and Madiff consultants on best ML practices

•  Contribute to technical pre-sales and proposal work when required

Requirements

• PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Mathematics or similar

• At least three years of post-doctoral experience delivering ML projects in industry

• Fluency in Python plus solid knowledge of Java, Scala or C++

• Hands-on expertise with deep learning, classical ML and generative models

• Strong grasp of MLOps, containerisation, microservices and cloud-native architectures

• Excellent communication in English, written and spoken

  
  

Desirable

• Publications or patents in applied AI

• Experience with time-series forecasting, reinforcement learning or NLP at scale

• Familiarity with data privacy frameworks in the EU and USA

What we offer:

• Direct impact on flagship client projects in finance, retail and healthtech

• High-end hardware and training budget for continuous learning

• Flexible location and working hours

• Competitive daily rate or permanent package scaled to expertise