SumUp

Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Platform Team

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3 days ago
Estimated salary
€5,461 – €7,931per month

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Description

SumUp is hiring a Senior Machine Learning Engineer for its Machine Learning Platform team in Berlin to build the foundational tools every data scientist at the company relies on, from feature engineering and model training through experimentation, monitoring, and serving. The role tackles the bottleneck that makes taking a model from idea to production take months, directly affecting fraud detection, lending, and other business-critical models. It involves designing ML platform tooling, simplifying feature creation, standardising fragmented infrastructure into scalable self-service components, and partnering closely with data scientists. The engineer also mentors data scientists and collaborates with the Data Platform teams to keep ML work aligned with wider data engineering.

Requirements

  • More than 6 years of experience building production-grade ML infrastructure such as feature stores, training or orchestration frameworks, experimentation platforms, or model serving and monitoring systems
  • Strong proficiency in Python and ML libraries
  • Experience with ML orchestration tools such as Metaflow, and familiarity with platform tooling such as MLflow, Kubeflow, Tecton, Chronon, or Airflow
  • Solid understanding of batch and real-time data processing patterns, for example Spark, Flink, or Kafka
  • Comfort working with AWS cloud-native services and infrastructure tooling such as Docker, Kubernetes, or Terraform
  • Track record of partnering with stakeholders to turn workflow pain points into reusable, self-service platform capabilities

Experience Level

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Benefits

Virtual Stock Option programme
Annual L&D budget of EUR 2,000
Corporate pension scheme matching up to 20% of contributions
28 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days
Urban Sports Club subsidy, Kita placement assistance, and subsidised office lunches
Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service
Referral bonus

πŸ’° Net Salary Calculator

Tax class 1, no church tax
Gross Salary
€80,352/year
€6,696/month
Total Deductions
€32,115
40% effective rate
Net Salary (Take Home)
€4,019/mo
€48,237/year

Deduction Breakdown

πŸ›οΈ Income Tax€15,822
🏦 Pension Insurance€7,472
πŸ₯ Health Insurance€6,103
🫢 Care Insurance€1,674
πŸ“‹ Unemployment Insurance€1,044

🏠 Cost of Living in Berlin

Monthly Essentials

Rent (1BR)
€1231
Groceries
€280
Transport
€75
Utilities
€220
Internet
€40

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Eating Out
€13
Gym/Month
€45
Coffee
€4
Beer (0.5L)
€4
Cinema
€12
Monthly Net Salary:€4,019
Comfortable Living:€1,897
Monthly Savings:€2,122 (53%)
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Strong savings potential: You could save €2,122 monthly, which is €25,464 per year.

πŸ’‘ These estimates are based on average costs in Berlin. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.

Eligible for the EU Blue Card

A salary of €80,352 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).

The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.

Processing
4-12 weeks
Visa fee
€100
Requirements
University degree + Job offer

Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)

Documents needed

Valid passport
Recognised university degree
Employment contract or binding job offer
Proof of salary meeting threshold
Health insurance coverage
Biometric passport photo
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πŸ“ Life in Berlin

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Population
3.6M
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Quality of Life
8.0
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English Friendly
9.0
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Tech Scene
9.0
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International
10.0
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Public Transport
9.0
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Bikeability
9.0
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Air Quality
6.0
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Green Spaces
7.0
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Car Free
8.0
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About Berlin

  • β€’Creative and tech hub
  • β€’Diverse neighborhoods
  • β€’Excellent public transport
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Climate

  • β€’Continental climate
  • β€’Cold winters
  • β€’Mild summers
  • β€’Four distinct seasons
❄️Jan: 0Β°Cβ˜€οΈJul: 19Β°CπŸ“…Avg: 10Β°C
β˜€οΈ1625 sunshine hours/year
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Safety

  • β€’Generally safe
  • β€’Higher petty crime than Munich
  • β€’Some areas less safe at night
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare

  • β€’Good hospital network
  • β€’CharitΓ© is world-renowned
  • β€’Wait times can vary
Quality: 9.0Access: 8.0
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Culture

  • β€’World-class museums
  • β€’Vibrant art scene
  • β€’Rich history
10.0
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Nightlife

  • β€’Famous club scene
  • β€’Diverse nightlife
  • β€’24/7 culture
10.0
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Recreation

  • β€’Many parks
  • β€’Lakes
  • β€’Tiergarten
  • β€’Active outdoor scene
8.0
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Cost of Living

  • β€’More affordable than Munich
  • β€’Prices rising rapidly
  • β€’Still cheaper than many European capitals
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1231
⚑ Utilities:€220
πŸ›’ Groceries:€280
🍽️ Dining out:€16
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Your situation in Germany

The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.

Only changes the church tax rate β€” 8% in Bavaria and Baden-WΓΌrttemberg, 9% everywhere else.

Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.