Machine Learning Tech Lead

Betsson

Our Sportsbook AI/ML Team is looking for a Senior AI Engineer to make a difference in the design and further development of AI and Machine Learning solutions for both internal and external business needs. We have a world-class Sportsbook, developed in-house by our dedicated Sportsbook tech team and growing at a very rapid rate, expanding not only in new markets but also as a B2B product. Having our product available in different parts of the world and offering sports all around the world requires to have support around the clock. Our Product Development organisation is truly Global with cross functional teams spanning many Tech Hubs. THE WOW From Architecture to Trading teams, our Sportsbook is an in-house platform that also hosts brand offerings for customers. From the tools traders use to the cutting-edge features available for betting on various sports, these teams are the backbone making it all possible. The goal is to deliver top performance, functionality, and user experience in the iGaming industry. As part of our Sportsbook tech team, a high performance, throughout and availability product serving many brands (20+), you will be key in ensuring that the team delivers the required business value.   A TASTER OF WHAT YOU WILL BE INVOLVED WITH:  * Maintaining and evolving our AI/ML projects using Python * Build design Agentic LLM based solutions and maintain/improve existing ones * Ensure output quality by verifying consistency and accuracy * Investigate, assess, and develop cloud based MCP solutions * Comfortable working under Agile Framework (Scrum 2-week iterations) * Have an investigative mindset to be able to troubleshoot and being creative when it comes to troubleshooting problems and incident management * Document necessary processes and procedures (creating KBs, runbooks, topology etc) * Taking full ownership of projects and tasks with being able to work within the team * Work closely with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely insights to our business partners   WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR * Solid experience with Python and OOP * Experience with tools like Langchain, Langraph, Langsmith, FastAPI, Opensearch, Redis/Valkey, Pandas, Pytorch, spacy * Confident with LLMs and their evaluation practices and knowing /having some background on AI agentic tools, skills, workflows * Demonstrated experience with RAG systems, Vector embeddings, knowledge graphs * Confident with Amazon Web Services or similar cloud environments and having some experience with MLOps * Familiar with software versioning tools like Git * Additional programming skills, Prompt Engineering will be a plus * Experience in sportsbook/betting or fintech sectors is considered a plus * Continuous learning mindset * Can effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects * Excellent verbal and written English communication skills WHAT WE OFFER   Much like riding a rollercoaster, sometimes life at Betsson can be lightning fast with twists and turns but always FUN! Then again, what else would you expect from a business 75% millennial and 1700 strong, spread across 7 offices with 900 based out of our Malta HQ alone! We recognise it may not be for the faint-hearted, but if you’re a go-getter, initiator and adrenaline junkie, always striving to push the boundaries and challenge yourself, then you’ll fit right in. At Betsson Group we work with a Hybrid Work From Home (WFH) model, giving you the flexibility of working 3 days in the office (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) and 2 days from home. We offer numerous challenges where your skills will be put to good use! We encourage innovation, independence and celebrate success where you will be part of multi-cultural and diverse company, with people from all over the world.     CHALLENGE ACCEPTED? By submitting your application, you understand that your personal data will be processed as set out in our Privacy Policy

Betsson

THE WOW As a Machine Learning Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and deploying advanced machine learning models that enhance our products and services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and drive the adoption of machine learning solutions across the organization.   A TASTER OF WHAT YOU WILL BE INVOLVED WITH:    * Design, implement, and optimize machine learning models to solve complex business problems. * Oversee the entire machine learning lifecycle, from data collection and pre-processing to model deployment and monitoring. * Work closely with data scientists, software engineers, and product managers to integrate machine learning models into production systems. * Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in machine learning and apply them to improve model performance and functionality. * Write and maintain high-quality, production-ready code for machine learning models and services. * Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.     WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:   * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. * 3-5 years of experience as a Machine Learning Engineer, with a strong track record of deploying models in production environments. * Proficiency in Python, MLFlow and Spark would be considered an asset. * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure). Experience with AWS Sagemaker would be preferred. * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex data sets to derive actionable insights. * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.     WHAT WE OFFER Much like riding a rollercoaster, sometimes life at Betsson can be lightning fast with twists and turns but always FUN! Then again, what else would you expect from a business 75% millennial and 1700 strong, spread across 7 offices with 900 based out of our Malta HQ alone! We recognise it may not be for the faint-hearted, but if you’re a go-getter, initiator and adrenaline junkie, always striving to push the boundaries and challenge yourself, then you’ll fit right in.   CHALLENGE ACCEPTED? By submitting your application, you understand that your personal data will be processed as set out in our Privacy Policy

Betsson

Exciting Opportunity Ahead!!  Betsson Group is looking for a Head of AI to be based in our Malta Headquarters. THE WOW We are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of AI to lead our AI initiatives across the company. This strategic leadership role involves establishing a Center of Excellence, promoting the integration and utilization of AI across the organization, spearheading innovative AI solutions, and enhancing our suite of products and services by embedding AI and machine learning to achieve company’s business outcomes supporting the accelerated growth pace. A TASTER OF WHAT YOU WILL BE INVOLVED WITH:  * Strategic Leadership: * Develop and execute a comprehensive AI strategy that aligns with the company’s overall goals, drives innovation into company’s products and services and optimize our technology operations and development life cycle. * Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to inform strategy development and ensure competitiveness. * Direct the exploration and implementation of new AI technologies and methodologies, including Generative AI and MLOps. * Team Building and Leadership: * Establish and scale a high-performing AI team, including recruiting and mentoring top talent. * Foster a diverse and inclusive team culture that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. * Provide leadership, set clear performance objectives, KPIs and support professional development of the team * Serve as the lead point of contact across multiple teams, ensuring cohesive progress on AI projects * Solution Development and Implementation: * Design and deploy a framework and a platform to leverage and standardize the utilization of AI and Machine learning across the company * Design and develop advanced machine learning models and responsible AI solutions to support real-time and very low latency applications. * Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration, working closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders. * Continuously monitor and optimize AI models and algorithms to ensure they deliver accurate, reliable results. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR * Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field. * At least 5 years of experience in AI Field, have developed AI solutions and products, with significant experience in a leadership role within a high-growth AI environment. Proven ability to manage and scale AI teams and developing cutting edge solutions with AI and Machine Learning embedded for large and complex production environments with real time requirements. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex Data/AI/ML projects and delivering results in a fast-paced environment. * Proficiency in AI technologies, event driven and real time data analytics environments, development and utilization of machine learning algorithms, MLOps, online feature stores for real time low latency applications, Generative AI Cloud Frameworks and Prompt/Agent Engineering * Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in the AI and ML space to proactively implement improvements, suggest innovative ways and ensuring Betsson remains at the forefront of innovation in this dynamic field. * Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with a robust understanding of business operations and market dynamics to innovate. * Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of inspiring teams and translating complex AI concepts into clear business strategies to be communicated to the C-Level Management and manage different stakeholders at different levels of seniority and skills. WHAT WE OFFER Much like riding a rollercoaster, sometimes life at Betsson can be lightning fast with twists and turns but always FUN! Then again, what else would you expect from a business 75% millennial and 1700 strong, spread across 7 offices with 900 based out of our Malta HQ alone! We recognise it may not be for the faint-hearted, but if you’re a go-getter, initiator and adrenaline junkie, always striving to push the boundaries and challenge yourself, then you’ll fit right in.   CHALLENGE ACCEPTED? By submitting your application, you understand that your personal data will be processed as set out in our Privacy Policy