Machine Learning Engineer
Damia GroupPortugal
Posted March 6, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Damia Group is a talent solutions partner with over 30 years of experience supporting security‑cleared environments such as defence, government, space and aerospace. Leveraging an actively managed network of specialist professionals, the company delivers staff augmentation, SOW‑based project delivery, and end‑to‑end consulting across infrastructure, engineering, IT, and technology transformation programmes. Its long‑standing relationships with the UK’s leading prime suppliers and a focus on reliability, compliance and deep sector knowledge enable rapid, high‑quality talent placement that meets complex project demands. By combining tailored workforce solutions with a strong emphasis on security, modernisation and operational efficiency, Damia Group helps organisations modernise technology, strengthen security and streamline operations in both public and private sectors.
Job Description
WE ARE META is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to join their team as a contractor. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience working with machine learning and a strong knowledge of various techniques and frameworks.
Requirements
- More than 5 years of professional experience working as a Machine Learning Engineer or in similar ML-focused roles
- Strong knowledge of supervised and unsupervised learning techniques, survival analysis, time series modeling, and statistical forecasting
- Proven experience developing predictive models such as churn prediction, user journey analysis, and sales forecasting using behavioral datasets
- Hands-on experience with leading machine learning frameworks including TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn
- Practical experience in model lifecycle management, including training, version control, deployment, and performance monitoring
- Solid understanding of MLOps principles and tools, including CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, Airflow, SageMaker, MLflow, feature stores, and model observability solutions
- English level at least a B2 level
- Availability for remote work in Portugal
Benefits
- Welcome kit
- Opportunities for career progression
- Health insurance
- Coverflex meal card
- Other protocols and special discounts
