Senior ML Manager (m/f/d)

Job Description

• Drive the development and operation of production-grade ML systems that power revenue-generating services like recommender engines and search .
• Lead and grow a team of currently 5 ML engineers (with future expansion), fostering their development and performance .
• Define and enforce quality standards across the ML engineering discipline, setting the benchmark for excellence.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including AI and Data Science, product management, and stakeholders to align on goals and drive innovation.
• Remain hands‑on , bringing deep technical expertise to guide architecture decisions and ensure robust implementations.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience , ideally in managing high‑performing ML engineering teams.
• Strong background in building and running ML systems in production , especially those with direct business impact.
• Comfortable with internal stakeholder communication and cross‑functional alignment.
• You thrive in dynamic environments and care deeply about building things the right way .
• You understand how to ensure quick iteration cycles in order to achieve business impact fast while enforcing rigorous technical quality standards in our products.

Additional Information

About your benefits:
In order to provide you with the best possible support for your individual needs - whether it‘s living a healthy life, having enough time for your family, or developing your skills - we offer a wide range of different, site‑specific benefits:

• Welcome days: We want you to feel at home with us from the very first day. Therefore, we welcome you with our comprehensive onboarding program.
• Sports: Stay healthy. Profit from a membership (M) package at Urban Sports Club, so that you can take advantage of a huge variety of sport offers.
• Work from Home: If your job does not require you to be present in the office, we can arrange the place you work from individually - even for up to 20 days a year anywhere in the EU.
• Personal development: Grow! We support and encourage your individual development through various in‑ and external trainings.
• Kindergarten Grant: We offer our employees who pay for childcare in kindergarten 100,00 € (total) per month.
• Mental health: Get quick professional help from psychologists from nilo if you feel overwhelmed in your personal or professional life. Anonymously and free of charge.

Senior ML Manager mfd • Cologne, Germany