Engineering Manager (m/f/d) Machine Learning

Our vision is: Transform the world moves, because people expect better. Join our Data Science organization and make the magic happen. We drive business processes like pricing and many more with the use of sophisticated algorithms and building highly scaling algorithms. Apply now and be part of our journey. YOUR ROLE AT SIXT You will lead and scale our Machine Learning Engineering team that partners with data scientists to transform models into production-grade ML applications on our central MLOps platform You will shape ML Engineering standards by establishing best practices, design patterns, and quality benchmarks that enable data scientists to build scalable, maintainable ML solutions You will drive technical strategy and architecture across data science, MLOps, and engineering teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives and communicating system designs to tech leadership You will bridge platform and practice by translating MLOps platform capabilities into practical guidance for data science teams, while channeling ML engineering requirements back to the MLOps platform team You will foster collaboration and excellence by building strong relationships across cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and creating a culture of innovation and continuous improvement YOUR SKILLS MATTER Proven leadership experience With 3+ years managing machine learning or software engineering teams, ideally across multiple locations, with a track record of building high-performing teams Strategic technical vision With experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder ML/data science initiatives from concept to production Deep ML and cloud expertise Including hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks, MLOps practices, and AWS cloud services Production ML deployment Experience with real-world examples of deploying and maintaining large-scale ML systems in production environments Bridge-builder mindset With exceptional communication skills, ability to translate between technical and business stakeholders, and talent for building consensus across diverse teams Hands-on technical credibility With the ability to review architectures, guide technical decisions, and occasionally contribute to critical implementations WHAT WE OFFER A Global Tech Hub in Lisbon Join a thriving international tech community and work alongside engineers, product experts, and business teams who turn ideas into real impact. Our hubs at Factory Lisboa in Beato and ARTs Lisboa in Parque das Nações are where great tech gets built Learning & Knowledge Exchange Level up through regular events with internal and external speakers. We value curiosity, continuous learning, and open exchange – across teams, disciplines, and borders Flexible Work Setup Two office days a week, flexible hours, and modern spaces built for both deep focus and team collaboration – work the way that brings out your best Time Off & Wellbeing Enjoy 28 vacation days per year, an additional day off on your birthday, one volunteer day annually, and private health insurance that also covers your spouse and children free of charge Practical Everyday Benefits Get a yearly Coverflex allowance and a daily meal allowance to make everyday life a little easier SIXT Perks Get exclusive rates on all SIXT services, with special discounts extended to your family and friends. Because great perks are even better when you can share them About us: We are a globally leading mobility service provider with a revenue of €4.00 billion and around 9,000 employees worldwide. Our mobility platform ONE combines our products SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (taxi, ride, and chauffeur services), and SIXT+ (car subscription), giving our customers access to our fleet of 350,000 vehicles, the services of 4,000 cooperation partners, and around 5 million drivers worldwide. Together with our franchise partners, we are present in more than 110 countries at 2,000 rental stations. At SIXT, top-tier customer experience and outstanding customer service are our highest priorities. We believe in true entrepreneurship and long-term stability and align our corporate strategy with foresight. Get started with us and apply now!