Head of Data Science & Machine Learning

In 2014, Marley Spoon launched as a meal kit delivery service featuring fresh, high quality ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes. Each box is personalized to a customer’s unique taste, with the ability to customize recipes with upgrades, protein swaps, gluten-free options, and so much more.

Marley Spoon now operates across six countries!

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

Define Strategy & Vision :

• Set the long-term strategy and roadmap for the Data Science and Machine Learning function.
• Align ML initiatives with company-wide objectives, ensuring scalability, ethical AI use, and business relevance.

Team Leadership :

Lead Data Science Initiatives :

Integrate new AI Tools :

Enable Experimentation :

Cross-Functional Collaboration :

ML Solutions :

Vendor and Tool Management :

Promote Data and AI Literacy :

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Extensive Experience :

Technical Proficiency :

Business Orientation :

Leadership and Communication :

Agile Mindset :

Tooling & Infrastructure Knowledge :

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