About the job
Are you ready to elevate your career? At Almedia, we provide an unparalleled platform for ambitious professionals to thrive and advance at an accelerated pace. We are on a mission to establish ourselves as Germany’s premier bootstrapped unicorn and have already achieved the status of Europe’s third fastest-growing company as per the FT1000 in 2025.
We're revolutionizing marketing by creating a unique ecosystem where our community of over 60 million users is rewarded for engaging with top-tier advertisers' products. This innovative approach is redefining user acquisition for the world's leading brands.
Position Overview: Director of Machine Learning
We are seeking a dynamic Director of Machine Learning who possesses the ability to build innovative solutions from the ground up, delve deeply into technical aspects, and cultivate a robust, high-performing team. This is a hands-on leadership role where your expertise will be critical.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the entire ML roadmap, from identifying problems to implementing solutions in production environments.
Design, develop, and deploy recommendation systems and other essential ML products.
Engage in hands-on development: prototype, code, and iterate rapidly.
Recruit and nurture a high-ownership ML team.
Elevate technical standards across architecture, reviews, and strategic initiatives.
Qualifications
Extensive background in ML engineering with experience in scalable production systems.
Proven experience in recommender systems, pricing strategies, advertising technologies, or related fields.
Demonstrated ability to build new ML products or teams from zero to one.
A strong track record of success within fast-paced, high-ownership startup environments.
Why Choose Almedia?
Join a scaling startup: Make a significant impact and grow with a company that has been profitable since its inception.
Thriving Environment: We empower our staff to take ownership of projects, constantly striving to elevate performance.
Rewarding Excellence: We offer a generous bonus scheme to recognize and reward proactive contributions.
At Almedia, we are committed to nurturing talent, assessing diverse skill levels during recruitment, and providing clear pathways for professional growth. We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, inviting individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

