AI & Data Science Engineering Expert (m/f/d) for Vantage Towers

## At Vantage Towers, we’re on a mission to power Europe’s sustainable digital transformation. As a leading tower company, we’re ushering in an era of technology-driven advances to help connect people, businesses, and internet-enabled devices like never before. We combine the scale, stability and quality of our tower network with the agility, optimism and energy of a start-up. As a young TowerCo, we have already achieved strong results with a continued focus on accelerating growth and a special emphasis put on sustainability. As part of our team, you’ll work in a dynamic and multicultural environment that embraces open communication, collaboration and teamwork. If you’re ready to take responsibility and shape the future of telco infrastructure with us, then let’s level up in your career and reach the top – together. ## Your Responsibilities * Model Development & Prototyping: You develop, prototype, and operationalize machine learning and generative AI models (including feature engineering) to design GenAI applications such as content summarization, intelligent document processing, and chatbot assistants. * Pipeline Automation & MLOps: You build, automate, and manage end-to-end AI pipelines (MLOps/GenAIOps), overseeing the entire model lifecycle, including retraining, monitoring, versioning, and alignment with data governance. * Architecture Alignment: You collaborate closely with data engineers and architects to ensure AI components are seamlessly integrated into the enterprise data architecture and business processes. * Insight Translation: You translate complex AI models and technical outputs into actionable business insights through compelling storytelling for diverse stakeholders. ## Your Profile * Educational Background: University degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field. * Professional Experience: Solid professional experience in building, deploying, and operating machine learning models, with practical experience working with cloud-based AI services in complex enterprise environments. * Technical Skills: * Required: Strong proficiency in Python and experience with ML/GenAI libraries (such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Hugging Face, or OpenAI SDK). Hands-on experience with LLM-based applications, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) patterns, and agentic workflows. Clear understanding of model versioning, performance tracking, and MLOps workflows. * Nice to have: Hands-on experience working on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), specifically with services like Vertex AI and BigQuery ML. * Soft Skills: A curious, adaptable, and collaborative mindset with the ability to identify and prioritize AI opportunities based on business feasibility. Strong stakeholder communication skills to explain AI capabilities, limitations, and operationalize insights with BI and automation teams. * Language Proficiency: Fluency in Business English (C1 level), both written and spoken. At Vantage Towers we operate in 8 different European countries. This role will be based in Portugal. ## What we offer – Flexibility & Growth Opportunities * Flexible work: we offer a hybrid working model, which allows you to work 2 days per week from our Lisbon office and 3 days remote. * Top Equipment: you receive a new laptop as well as a mobile plan & device * Salary & Vacation: you will receive an attractive salary package. Additionally, you can profit from a meal allowance delivered on a Pluxee card (10.20€/day) and 7 extra vacation days * Work-Life-Balance: we offer nursery subsidy and parental leave support * Learning & Growth: LinkedIn Learning, individual support for your professional and personal development as well as international career opportunities * Health & Social Care: profit from a Pension plan, full health insurances (for you and co-payment for family members) and life insurance * Team & Culture: work in a diverse, multiculture team which is committed to the values: Accountability, Respect, Teamwork and Trust. We offer the unique opportunity to shape our organization – together as OneVT. Are you ready to create the future of digital telco infrastructure together with us? Then we are happy to receive your CV. Depending on the role, we generally invite you to two-three rounds of interviews before you receive an offer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Applications from all individuals, regardless of background, identity, or ability are more than welcome. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us so we can support you. Not the right match? We have plenty of other opportunities to choose from here. #LI-Hybrid