About the Role
We’re looking for a Head of Data Science and Machine Learning to join our Data Tribe in Portugal. This leadership role is central to shaping the future of intelligent systems across all our brands and markets. You will be responsible for driving our machine learning strategy, managing a high-performing team, and ensuring that data science continues to unlock business value across the organization. If you’re excited to lead impactful AI initiatives in a dynamic food-tech environment, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.
Key Responsibilities
Set the long-term strategy and roadmap for the Data Science and Machine Learning function.
Build, lead, and mentor a multidisciplinary team of Data Scientists and ML Engineers.
Recommender systems to personalize customer experiences.
Evaluate and deploy modern AI solutions, including LLMs and generative AI, to enhance internal processes and customer interactions.
Support the design, execution, and analysis of A / B tests and multivariate experiments.
Act as a bridge between technical and business teams.
Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of ML models, including development, validation, deployment, monitoring, and retraining.
Select and manage external platforms or partners related to ML infrastructure, tooling, and data science services.
Champion the responsible use of AI and promote awareness of data science capabilities throughout the organization.
Your Profile
8+ years in data science, with 3+ years in a leadership role managing teams and delivering production ML systems.
Strong foundation in machine learning, statistical modeling, NLP, time series forecasting, and recommender systems.
Passion for solving business problems with data.
Proven ability to lead and grow diverse teams.
Comfortable working in Agile teams and iterative development cycles.
Experience with data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake), BI tools (e.g., Looker), and orchestration platforms for model deployment.
Benefits
Head Of Data • PT