Team Lead, Machine Learning

osapiens

Lead the ML team at osapiens Terra to develop advanced geospatial analytics solutions using machine learning. Oversee model development and drive team performance in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeMünchen • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

machine learningdeep learningPythonPyTorchTensorFlowMLOpsdata processinggeospatial analyticsstatistical analysismodel development lifecycle

Soft Skills

leadershipproblem solvingcommunicationstakeholder alignmentmentoringteam collaborationclarity in technical decisionspragmatic thinkingadaptabilityfast-paced environment

Tools & Technologies

AWSW&Bhigh-performance compute environmentsanalytics productsproduction systemsdata workflowsAI-assisted workflowsmodel monitoringscalable ML platformproduction releases

Certifications & Qualifications

MScPhD

Industry Keywords

quantitative backgroundremote sensingproduction-level systemsanalytics at scalepetabytes of datafast-growth environmenttechnical team leadershipresearch and prototypingdeploymentiterative development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSPythonPyTorchRemote SensingTensorflow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and grow a high-performing ML team
Align technical decisions across ML, product, and engineering
Drive hands-on problem solving across our large-scale production system — getting models to work, shipping them, and iterating fast
Own the full model development lifecycle, from research and prototyping through deployment, monitoring, and maintenance
Architect a scalable ML platform that enables rapid experimentation and reliable production releases
Champion the development of new analytics products within the team
Design and implement geospatial analytics using state-of-the-art deep learning techniques and statistics
Establish clear decision criteria for model development, ensuring alignment across the team and with product requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bring a strong **quantitative background with an advanced degree** (MSc or PhD) in computer science, engineering, mathematics, remote sensing, or similar
Have **advanced programming skills** in Python and strong proficiency with deep learning frameworks (PyTorch/TensorFlow) and modern architectures. Besides that you are familiar with MLOps tools (e.g., W&B) and high-performance compute environments (AWS, bare-metal)
Have **5+ years of hands-on machine learning experience** with a track record of shipping production-level systems. Additionally, you have **2+ years of experience leading a technical team**, including hiring, mentoring, and setting direction
Communicate with clarity - you align stakeholders and articulate technical decisions clearly, creating shared understanding across teams
Are deeply technical - you get things to work quickly, solve problems pragmatically, and own systems end-to-end
Have prior experience in a software company, shipping productized analytics at scale, and are comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Bring routine in working with petabytes of data and designing effective data processing tools and workflows
Work effectively with AI-assisted workflows and coding tools
Are fluent in English (C1+) and German (C1+)

Benefits

Comp & perks

A purpose-driven mission tackling complex sustainability challenges while working alongside global industry pioneers at a fast-growing unicorn company
Room for creativity through collaborative teamwork and an open communication culture
Flexibility and team bonding with our hybrid work options
Fuel for your growth journey, both personally and professionally
Sustainable mobility options, promoting eco-friendly commuting solutions
Fun team events and outings with our global teams
Inspiring workspaces in Mannheim, Munich and Madrid