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Senior Machine Learning Engineer (m/f/d) - GeoAI for Humanitarian Applications

Heidelberg, Neckar, BADEN_WUERTTEMBERGFull-time2026-10-22 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Design, evaluate, and deploy machine learning and AI approaches for geospatial, Earth observation, and unstructured data to support humanitarian organizations across the disaster management cycle.

Role type

Senior Machine Learning Engineer (GeoAI)

Builds

Open-source ML models, data pipelines, and prototypes for humanitarian aid

Domain

Geoinformatics, Earth observation, Humanitarian technology

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Machine learning and deep learning, MLOps, Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow, Docker, Geospatial data processing, LLM-based approaches

Preferred skills

Experimental design, model evaluation, data quality assessment, bias and uncertainty analysis, coaching and mentoring

Technologies

Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Docker, OpenStreetMap, Remote sensing

Responsibilities

Identify and evaluate ML/AI approaches for geospatial challenges; develop and deploy reliable ML models and data pipelines; maintain state-of-the-art knowledge and create prototypes; shape technical direction and mentor the team

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities