Director of Machine Learning (Marketing)

TL;DR

Director of Machine Learning (Marketing): Building and optimizing the ML roadmap and core ML products like recommendation systems with an accent on hands-on prototyping, coding, and quick iteration. Focus on hiring and growing a high-ownership ML team and raising the technical bar in architecture and standards within a fast-paced startup environment.

Location: Hybrid, London

Salary: £230K – £310K

Company

hirify.global is a rapidly growing European startup aiming to be Germany’s second bootstrapped unicorn, focusing on building the future of marketing by rewarding a community of over 60 million users.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end ML roadmap, from problem definition to production.
• Design and ship core ML products, including recommendation systems.
• Engage hands-on with prototyping, coding, and iterating rapidly.
• Hire and expand a high-ownership ML team.
• Elevate technical standards in architecture, reviews, and strategy.

Requirements

• Strong ML engineering background with experience in production systems at scale.
• Experience in recommender systems, pricing, ads, or similar domains.
• Clear zero-to-one experience (founder/early stage or building new ML products/teams).
• Track record in fast-paced, high-ownership startups.

Culture & Benefits

• Have a real impact and grow alongside a startup that has been profitable from day one.
• Work in a high-growth environment that encourages ownership and continuous improvement.
• Benefit from a generous bonus scheme that values proactive work.
• Receive support for fostering talent and a clear path for growth.