Remote Senior ML Engineer (Portugal Based Remote/Hybrid)

Description:

• Sword Health is on a mission to free two billion people from pain, utilizing AI Care to change lives and save millions for over 25,000 enterprise clients across three continents.
• The company has raised more than $300 million from top venture firms and holds the majority of industry patents.
• Recognized as a Forbes Best Startup Employer in 2025, Sword Health emphasizes a mission-driven environment and is in a phase of hyper growth and expansion.
• The Senior ML Engineer will contribute to designing, building, evaluating, shipping, and improving Sword’s products through hands-on AI/ML development.
• Responsibilities include developing and maintaining data processing pipelines, collaborating with Product, Data & Engineering Teams, sharing knowledge on building ML systems, promoting best practices, and spearheading AI/ML initiatives.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 4+ years of professional experience in Machine Learning.
• Hands-on experience in implementing and maintaining production machine learning systems is required.
• Solid experience in SQL and Python, along with experience in developing production software, is necessary.
• A working knowledge of the Python data stack (numpy, pandas, matplotlib, scikit-learn, etc.) is essential.
• Experience in leading and owning complex projects from ideation to completion is required.
• Candidates should have experience providing technical oversight and mentoring colleagues.
• The ability to learn quickly and dive deep into new problems and fields is important.
• Strong communication skills to interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholders are necessary.
• Candidates must be able to prioritize and solve issues according to the team’s direction and goals.

Benefits:

• The position offers a stimulating, fast-paced environment with ample room for creativity.
• Employees can expect a bright future at a promising high-tech startup company.
• Career development and growth opportunities are provided, along with a competitive salary.
• The role allows for remote or hybrid work with flexible hours and unlimited vacation.
• Access to a health and well-being program, including digital therapist sessions, is available.
• Additional benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, meal allowance, equity shares, remote work allowance, discretionary vacation, snacks and beverages, and English classes.