Machine Learning Engineer – Industrial Innovation & Generative AI (m/f/d) Amadora

Overview

At Siemens, we build technology solutions to shape the world we live in. We transform industries and societies by combining the real and digital worlds. With over 300. 000 of the
- 's most
- thinking minds and a presence in more than 190 countries, we make a truly global impact. At the Portugal Tech Hub, we take on challenges to make life easier, safer, and more sustainable for us and generations to come. We bring value to the business digitalization transition, from Portugal to the world, in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Analytics & Business Intelligence, Application Lifecycle Management, Cybersecurity, IT Infrastructure Management, IT Project & Service Management, IT Strategy, User Experience, and many more. With a decade of history and around 1. 600 experts, the Portugal Tech Hub is the home of the new technologists - Dream Builders, Impact Creators & Future Makers. Are you one of them? Come join us!

About Siemens Foundational Technologies Department

Siemens Foundational Technology is the central
- house R&D unit at Siemens and as such is an integral part of Siemens-' innovation ecosystem. It acts as a strategic partner to support Siemens-' business units with R&D services, contributes to the
- 's intellectual property portfolio, and coordinates the collaboration with top universities worldwide. Through its R&D activities in Germany, USA, Portugal, China, India, and Eastern Europe, Siemens Foundational Technology helps to ensure the
- 's technological future. Transforming our future starts with every day!

Your mission

This role is an opportunity for a seasoned machine learning engineer passionate about applying Deep Learning and advanced analytics to industrial innovation. You will lead the development of AI-driven solutions in areas such as industrial copilots, foundation models, intelligent monitoring systems and industrial computer vision. The position demands creativity, technical excellence, and a strong drive to push the boundaries of applied AI in
- world industrial contexts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced analytics components within industrial systems, with a focus on Generative AI, LLMs, computer vision, and signal processing.
• Architect and implement Deep
  - powered solutions such as industrial copilots, intelligent assistants, and synthetic data generators for engineering and operational use cases.
• Fine-tune and evaluate LLMs and generative architectures (e. g. , transformers, GANs, VAEs, diffusion models) for industrial domain.
• Develop RAG pipelines and agentic workflows to enhance model performance and usability.
• Collaborate with
  - functional teams including software engineers, MLOps specialists, and domain experts to deliver scalable,
  - ready AI solutions.
• Conduct feasibility studies, rapid prototyping, and experimental research to validate new ideas and technologies.
• Contribute to thought leadership through publications, patents, internal workshops, and external presentations.
• Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Master-'s or Ph
  D in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of commercial experience in data science, with at least 2 years focused on Generative AI or LLMs.
• Strong proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (e. g. , Py
  Torch, Tensor
  Flow, Hugging Face).
• Hands-on experience with
  - tuning foundation models (e. g. , GPT, LLa
  MA, Mistral) and building Generative AI applications.
• Familiarity with prompt engineering, RAG systems, and vector databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), containerization (Docker), and MLOps tools (e. g. , Airflow, DVC, Clear
  ML).
• Solid understanding of signal processing, time series analysis, and computer vision.
• Proven ability to handle
  - scale, heterogeneous industrial datasets.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights.
• Strong motivation for applied research and innovation in industrial domains.

Would be beneficial to have experience with

• Contributions to
  - source Deep learning projects or relevant publications.
• Successful participation in AI competitions (e. g. , Kaggle).
• Experience with industrial domains such as energy, manufacturing, or infrastructure.

What you can expect from us

A hybrid and flexible working model to promote a better
- life balance, along with a budget for home office support and the opportunity to do 16 hours a year of volunteer work. A health insurance, access to our
- site medical center, plus the chance to join sports groups. In addition,
- 'll have access to online learning platforms and discounts with our partners. A shuttle bus to commute to the facilities and the possibility of financial support to your studies.

What makes us proud as an employer

• Merco - Companies and Leaders with the Best Reputation in Portugal (#1 Tecnology/Manufacturing)
• Forbes - World-'s Best Employers (#1 Engineering & Manufacturing)
• Linked
  In - Linked
  In Top Companies (#2)
• On
  Strategy - REPSCORE 2024: Brands-' Reputation in Portugal (#1 Engineering & Electronic Services)
• Fortune - World-'s Most Admired Companies (#1 Industrial Machinery)
• Teamlyzer - Company with the Best Interviews (#1 Technology)

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