About MANE:
MANE is a French family-owned company with over 150 years of history and one of the global leaders in the fragrance, flavor and ingredient industry for the food, beverage and perfumery sectors. We operate in 41 countries, with 54 R&D centers and multiple production sites worldwide.
We are driven by a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability and the development of creative and technological solutions that deliver real value to our customers.
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MANE Flavor & Fragrance Manufacturer | MANE
Role Mission:
As a Senior AI/ML Engineer, you will be a key technical contributor responsible for developing and deploying complex AI initiatives. You will focus on the end-to-end lifecycle of ML solutions—from technical design and coding to production deployment and continuous optimization.
This is a high-impact technical role where you will apply deep engineering rigor to build scalable, reliable systems that solve real-world R&D challenges. You don’t just build models; you ensure they are integrated into robust software architectures that meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.
Key Responsabilities:
- Technical Implementation: Contribute to the design and development of scalable, maintainable AI solutions aligned with modern best practices.
- Hands-on Development: Deliver high-quality code for data, modeling, and deployment pipelines, leading the team through engineering rigor.
- MLOps Mastery: Implement and maintain robust MLOps workflows, focusing on automated CI/CD, containerization, and model observability.
- Agile Delivery: Work within an Agile framework to ensure research translates into predictable production value, meeting project milestones and deadlines.
- Business Advisory: Partner with technical and business stakeholders to translate business challenges into technical requirements and provide clear project updates.Ensure compliance with data privacy, security and ethical AI guidelines, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Profile Required:
- Experience: More than 5 years of experience in IT or Engineering, including significant hands-on experience in AI/ML and technical leadership.
- Education: Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or related field.
- Technical Excellence: Advanced proficiency in Python and strong knowledge of AI/ML algorithms, architectures, and data engineering best practices.
- MLOps & Cloud: Hands-on experience with Azure ML or Databricks, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and monitoring of AI systems in production.
- Collaboration & Communication: Experience working in Agile teams and the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Languages: Full professional proficiency in English; French is a strong plus.
- Industry Experience (Preferred): Exposure to formulation, chemistry, or the fragrance & flavor industry.
What we offer:
At MANE, we are committed to building long-term relationships and creating a stable, flexible and people-focused work environment. We offer:
- 📄 Permanent contract, ensuring stability from day one.
- 🕒 Flexible working hours, Monday to Friday, with shorter working days on Fridays to support work-life balance.
- 🏡 Hybrid working model, combining on-site collaboration with remote work flexibility.
- 🍽️ Meal vouchers.
- 💰 Competitive salary, aligned with your experience and the value you bring to the team.
- 🎁 Flexible compensation package, including childcare vouchers.
- 🛡️ Life and accident insurance, because your well-being matters to us.
- 🌴 Generous vacation policy, with flexibility to take time off throughout the year.
Our Values and Ethical Commitment:
At MANE, we act with a strong ethical and responsible approach, guided by the highest standards of integrity in everything we do.
We are firmly committed to the well-being of people, promoting inclusive work environments, equal opportunities and collaboration across generations. We actively work to drive sustainability and contribute to the development of the communities in which we operate.
This commitment is an essential part of our culture and guides our decisions as a company at a global level.