Zendesk

Senior Engineering Manager, Machine Learning

Zendesk

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇵🇹 Portugal

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AWSCloudDockerKubernetesPython

About the role

  • Architect, implement, and oversee scalable machine learning and LLM solutions, focusing on robust system design.
  • Partner closely with ML engineers, data scientists, analysts, product managers, and business stakeholders to deliver production-ready AI features and models at enterprise scale.
  • Manage and mentor a team of ML engineers and data scientists, fostering a culture of technical excellence and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Engage proactively with business units to identify ML and LLM opportunities and prioritize initiatives.
  • Distill complex ML and system architecture concepts into clear insights for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Champion MLOps best practices: CI/CD for models, data contracts, monitoring, automation.
  • Oversee instrumentation, monitoring, compliance, data integrity, and security.
  • Stay current with cloud, data engineering, and AI/ML infrastructure advancements.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in a machine learning, data science, or ML engineering role (with 2+ years in a leadership/managerial capacity).
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Deep knowledge of statistical modeling, large-scale machine learning, and modern LLM stack implementation.
  • Proficiency with deployment, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and automation pipelines.
  • Demonstrated experience architecting and deploying machine learning systems that scale, preferably on cloud platforms (AWS, Snowflake).
  • Strong record of translating analytical insights into impactful business actions.
  • Familiarity with leading MLOps tools and best practices (CI/CD for ML, system monitoring, data contracts, automation).
  • Proficiency with Python.
  • Skilled in large dataset processing, data pipeline design, and modern data stack (e.g., dbt, Astronomer).
  • Outstanding communication skills.
  • Thought leadership in AI/ML.
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