<p><strong>Introduction:</strong></p>
<p><span lang="en-US">Are you searching for an opportunity to play a key role in driving the dramatic growth of a highly successful software company? </span></p>
<p><span lang="en-US">At Poppulo, we’re working on what’s next in communications and workplace technology. As a pioneer in this industry, we understand that meaningfully reaching every employee is hard. And so is managing office space in a hybrid world. And so is improving the customer and guest experience. We exist to make each of these things easier. We exist to bring harmony to our customers. </span></p>
<p><span lang="en-US">And we do that at enterprise scale. Our omnichannel employee communications, customer communications, and workplace experience platform is trusted by over 6,000 organizations today, reaching more than 35M employees and delivering content to 500,000+ digital signs.</span></p>
<p>We know there’s no such thing as a “perfect" candidate - we’re all a work in progress and are growing new skills and capabilities all the time. We encourage you to apply for a position with Poppulo even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We believe in fostering an environment where there is a diversity of perspectives, in hopes that we can all thrive. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We are looking for a Sr. Machine Learning (ML) Engineer with a strong sense of ownership. If you are an ML practitioner who thrives in an environment where innovation meets practical application to build disruptive products, this role is for you.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">At Poppulo, we intend to redefine boundaries and reshape Employee Communications and Digital Signage through the power of cutting-edge machine learning and AI. We are not just building products; we are disrupting the status-quo with transformative solutions that challenge conventional thinking, create competitive edge and create new market opportunities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">T</span><span data-contrast="auto">his role is pivotal to the success of our AI team. It is the backbone of our ML initiatives. This role bridges the gap between research and production by leveraging cutting-edge AI technology into leading, world-class solutions. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">As a </span><span data-contrast="auto">Sr. Full-Stack Machine Learning (ML) Engineer</span><span data-contrast="auto">, you be the key driver for innovative problem solving by combining technical excellence with creative application of ML. Your expertise will be crucial in uncovering hidden opportunities within product ideas, including the design and deployment of agentic AI systems that can reason, plan, and act autonomously within real-world product constraints. Additionally, you will stay at the forefront of emerging technologies, continuously evaluating new AI/ML frameworks, tools, and best practices to help guide the evolution of our software solutions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p>
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<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Own end-to-end delivery of AI features </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">across model, backend, APIs, UI integration, deployment, monitoring, and iteration in production</span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Solve complex challenges with AI/ML</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Design, develop new AI-powered products that deliver the product roadmap,<strong> including agentic AI solutions that orchestrate LLMs, tools, and workflows to solve multi-step problems autonomously.</strong></span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Implement ML lifecycle</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> - from data engineering and model development to cloud-based deployment, integrations and operationalisation. Incl. MLOps</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Productionise full-stack AI/ML solutions</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Translate emerging techs like <strong>GenAI& agenticAI architectures</strong> into innovative, practical solutions that transform customer experiences.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Align with Product Strategy: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Create proof of concepts at high cadence to demonstrate/validate potential solutions as per our product strategy.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Optimise Model and system performance:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Fine-tune, optimise training and inference performances, <strong>including latency, cost, and reliability trade-offs in agent-based and LLM-driven systems.</strong></span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Wider collaboration: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Partner with cross-functional teams to demonstrate and validate the impact of ML innovations before introducing them into the product ecosystem.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Research Savvy</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Staying up-to-date with SOTA and industry trends in AI/ML, <strong>with a strong awareness of advances in agentic systems, autonomous workflows, and multi-agent architectures. </strong></span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Technical Skills / Competencies</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
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<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Strong AI/ML background</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Expertise in designing, building and deploying real-world ML applications (Computer Vision, Classification, etc.)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Strong foundation in GenAI</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Deep understanding of generative models (LLMs, etc.), AI Agents, prompt engineering RAG, vector databases.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Technical Expertise</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Proficiency in ML/GenAI frameworks, databases, shell scripts and programming languages, <strong>including frameworks and tools commonly used for building and orchestrating AI agents.</strong></span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">MLOps expertise</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Hands-on experience in setting up MLOps on AWS, Azure and GCP.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Full-stack expertise</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Proficiency in data pipelines, distributed systems, APIs, web front-end, mobile apps, automated testing and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, etc.).</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Exceptional problem-solving skills: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to simplify and breakdown complex technical and business challenges to create innovative and practical solutions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Team management</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Experience in guiding teams to deliver high-impact solutions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Continuous learning</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Ability to learn quickly and apply new technologies to solve problems practically.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Education & Experience</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Master’s or PhD in AI/ML or a related field</span></strong></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><strong>At least 6+ years of experience building software or AI systems, including 1–3 years working with LLMs, generative AI, or AI agent architectures.</strong></span></li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Why Us?</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<ul style="text-align: justify;">
<li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">An excellent workplace culture</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Competitive salary</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Company performance-related bonus</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Medical insurance</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Flexible working hours</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Educational assistance</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"●","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">In-house soft skills training</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong>Who We Are</strong></p>
<p><span lang="en-US">We are a values-driven organization that encourages our employees to bring their authentic selves to work every day and empowers everyone to make a tangible impact on our products, clients, and culture. We offer a dynamic environment with driven, fun, and flexible individuals who thrive on challenge and responsibility. This is an opportunity to contribute to our culture and join a company that’s on the move.</span></p>
<p><span lang="en-US">We live the Poppulo values each day, as they are key to everything we do.</span></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li><strong><span lang="en-US">Bring Your Best Self<br></span></strong><span lang="en-US">We show up authentically, are self-aware and always strive to be better.</span></li>
<li><strong><span lang="en-US">See it. Own it. Solve it.<br></span></strong><span lang="en-US">We proactively innovate and solve for our customers and each other. We set an example with high standards for our work. We foster a culture of learning, acknowledging our successes and our failures.</span></li>
<li><strong><span lang="en-US">Together We’re Better<br></span></strong><span lang="en-US">We value and celebrate our diversity. We learn from others, respecting their expertise, and focus on building trust. That's what makes us a team.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span lang="en-US">Named a Great Place to Work in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, we are a fast-growing global technology company, with offices in Ireland, the US, the UK and India.</span></p>
<p><span lang="en-US">Poppulo is an equal opportunity employer.</span></p>
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