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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Machine Learning and AI Lead - **Company:** Harnham Bekijk Alle Vacatures - **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** €6,667.0 - €9,167.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Cloud Engineering, Fraud Prevention and Detection, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Recommender Systems, Search Technologies, Large Language Models, Model Validation, Generative AI, Machine Learning Operations, Databricks - **Published:** July 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.nl/job/nlebc20832021ec1575ef4c429a98e27d3/eaa ## About the Role * Strong commercial experience designing, deploying, and scaling machine learning solutions in production environments * Experience working on recommendation systems, search platforms, ranking models, personalisation, marketplace products, or similar challenges * Proven ability to define technical strategy and influence business direction * Experience leading, mentoring, or managing Data Science and Machine Learning teams * Strong understanding of modern machine learning, MLOps, and production model lifecycle management * Experience deploying models using modern cloud-based data and AI platforms, ideally including Databricks * Knowledge of Generative AI, LLM applications, RAG architectures, fine-tuning, or related technologies * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities ## Description This is an opportunity to take ownership of AI and machine learning strategy within a highly visible technology business. You'll have the autonomy to shape technical direction, influence product decisions, mentor a growing team, and drive the adoption of modern AI solutions that directly impact millions of users. The Company They are a fast-moving digital business with a flat structure, strong technical culture, and significant market reach. Despite being relatively small in size, they operate at scale and provide a level of influence and visibility that is difficult to find in larger organisations. The business is investing heavily in the future of AI and machine learning, with a clear ambition to evolve beyond traditional approaches and embed AI more deeply across products and services. This role will play a key part in defining that journey. The Role As AI & ML Lead, you will be the technical and strategic authority for machine learning and AI initiatives across the business., * Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of Data Scientists * Defining and owning the AI and machine learning strategy * Modernising existing recommendation and search capabilities * Evaluating emerging AI technologies and identifying opportunities for adoption * Driving AI-first thinking across product and technology teams * Guiding model selection, evaluation frameworks, and MLOps best practices * Making informed build vs buy decisions for AI solutions and vendors * Partnering closely with Product and Engineering leaders to shape roadmaps * Identifying high-impact use cases across recommendations, search, fraud detection, and behavioural modelling * Influencing prioritisation decisions through data-driven insights and business impact assessment * Championing best practices for deploying and maintaining machine learning models in production ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Navigating the AI Revolution in Software Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1266-navigating-the-ai-revolution-in-software-development) - [Your imaginations is (no longer) the limit: how Generative AI empowers people to be creative](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/741-your-imaginations-is-no-longer-the-limit-how-generative-ai-empowers-people-to-be-creative) - [Cutting LLM Costs Without Cutting Quality: How to Beat Proprietary LLMs with Fine-Tuned Open Source](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100151-cutting-llm-costs-without-cutting-quality-how-to-beat-proprietary-llms-with-fine-tuned-open-source) - [The shadows that follow the AI generative models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/624-the-shadows-that-follow-the-ai-generative-models) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [MLOps – What’s the deal behind it?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/125-mlops-what-s-the-deal-behind-it) - [MLops – Deploying, Maintaining And Evolving Machine Learning Models in Production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/115-mlops-deploying-maintaining-and-evolving-machine-learning-models-in-production) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [What Are Large Language Models?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/304-what-are-large-language-models)