Senior AI & ML Engineer

Location: Barcelona (Hybrid)

Type: Full-time

Salary: €60K - €75K

Our client is a global, French family-owned leader in the fragrance, flavor, and ingredients industry with over 150 years of history and an active footprint in 41 countries. They are looking for a
Senior AI & ML Engineer to join their expanding team. In this high-impact technical role, you will focus on the end-to-end lifecycle of ML solutions—applying deep engineering rigor to build and scale reliable systems that solve real-world R&D challenges.

• Hands-on Development: Deliver high-quality code for data, modeling, and deployment pipelines, ensuring AI solutions are integrated into robust software architectures.
• MLOps Mastery: Implement and maintain robust MLOps workflows, focusing on automated CI/CD, containerization, and model observability.
• Technical Implementation: Lead the technical design, development, and optimization of scalable, maintainable AI solutions aligned with modern best practices.
• Agile Delivery & Compliance: Work within an Agile framework to translate research into predictable production value while ensuring compliance with data privacy, security, and ethical AI guidelines.
• Business Advisory: Partner with technical and business stakeholders to translate complex business challenges into clear technical requirements.

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in IT or Engineering, with significant hands-on experience in AI/ML and technical leadership.
• Technical Excellence: Advanced proficiency in Python and strong knowledge of AI/ML algorithms, architectures, and data engineering best practices.
• MLOps & Cloud: Hands-on experience with Azure ML or Databricks
  , CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and monitoring AI systems in production.
• Collaboration: Experience working in Agile environments with the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both tech and non-tech stakeholders.
• Languages: Professional fluency in English (French is a strong plus).

• Exposure to formulation, chemistry, or the fragrance & flavor/FMCG industry.

• Permanent contract with a highly stable global industry leader.
• Flexible working hours with shorter days on Fridays.
• Balanced hybrid working model.
• Competitive salary (€60K - €75K) + meal and childcare vouchers.
• Comprehensive life and accident insurance + generous vacation policy.

You will join a well-established yet fast-evolving global giant that blends a rich 150-year heritage with a strong commitment to modern sustainability and tech innovation. With a people-focused culture, equal opportunities, and a strong ethical footprint, this is a unique opportunity to build long-term roots and shape the global AI fabric of an industry leader.