KWAN

KWAN is a 100% Portuguese company that is part of the Rupeal Group, dedicated to IT Staffing, consulting, and outsourcing. KWAN exists because a developer believed in a different way of recruiting: treating people with the respect they deserve. Our goal is to be your go-to place for career advice and help you reach your dream job.
About company

Data Scientist/ML Engineer (Generative AI & LLMs)

On-site

location Lisbon

date July 21, 2025

At KWAN, we connect talented tech professionals with projects that truly align with their skills, goals, and growth. Our People Experience Partners are here to support you along the way — from onboarding to career progression.

We’re currently hiring a Data Scientist/Machine Learning Engineer to join a highly innovative team working on Generative AI, LLMs, and RAG-based architectures. If you’re passionate about building intelligent systems that create, optimize, and automate — this is the role for you.

What is the challenge about:

You’ll be building and deploying advanced AI models, from traditional ML pipelines to Large Language Models, including fine-tuning, training, and integration with real-world applications.

You’ll work across the entire ML lifecycle — from data exploration and model optimization, to RAG implementation, quality validation, and technical documentation. The environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and driven by experimentation and real impact.

What we are looking for:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or similar

- 3+ years of experience in machine learning and AI development

- Hands-on experience with Generative AI, including model training, fine-tuning, and deployment

- Familiarity with both open-source and commercial LLMs

- Strong Python skills and experience with frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Hugging Face

- Solid understanding of Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques

- Experience with traditional ML methods: decision trees, SVMs, neural networks, etc.

- Comfort working with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure for AI/ML deployments

- Strong analytical thinking and clear communication skills

- Fluency in English

What we offer:

- A project that matches your skills and ambitions, as well as your preferences for working policies and culture.

- A competitive salary with awesome benefits and opportunities to leverage your knowledge and network to earn additional income.

- An empowering and respectful work culture enriched with social and learning events.

- A People Experience Partner specially assigned to you - your go-to career guide, responsible for supporting your growth, facilitating training, and ensuring your work-life balance at KWAN.

Work Location & Flexibility:

This is a hybrid role, with 3 days per week in Lisbon.

Some Words From Our Colleagues

“At KWAN, they make sure that I feel comfortable with the client I’m working for and that what I’m doing aligns with my career aspirations.” - Luis Caldeira, DevOps @ KWAN

Grab this opportunity, apply now!

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Contacts and address

earth Avenida Duque de Ávila, 46 - 3ºA 1050 - 083 Lisboa