AI Applications Engineer

Job Description:

At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology. Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world. Every person at Ferring works together to change lives and help people build families. Our corporate teams offer empowering, innovative, challenging and rewarding careers – we are motivated to make a difference. To reach our full potential we collaborate, and respect and value diverse contributions so that we can grow as an organization and as professionals. Together we can influence the world around us to make life and work better.  

Ferring+You  

As an AI Applications Engineer, you will focus on applied AI by delivering AI solutions by leveraging the AI Platform framework.  

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders, to develop and deploy AI-driven applications that meet business needs.  

You will contribute to the design and development of Ferring’s AI Platform Framework by delivering reusable and scalable AI capabilities. 

As an AI Applications Engineer you will be able to work with on concrete business use cases from a technology and functional perspective. 

We are in the process of extending our data analytics capabilities and laying out the foundations of a novel framework to deliver AI solutions. 

You will be part of a global Analytics team. Working from our Lisbon center of excellence, you will collaborate with global stakeholders and in different business domains. 

Your day at Ferring  

• Develop and deploy AI-driven applications using the AI Platform framework. 

• Contribute to the definition of the AI Platform framework roadmap and deliver reusable and scalable AI applications capabilities. 

• Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into AI solutions. 

• Navigate and utilize various AI frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) to build, train, fine-tune and deploy machine learning models. 

• Prototype and deliver web applications and APIs that integrate AI models and solutions, ensuring seamless user experiences. 

• Work closely with business stakeholders, analytics stream leads and IT business partners organization to identify opportunity for the application of AI solutions. 

• Combine machine learning and analytics expertise with business domain knowledge to deliver effective AI solutions. 

• Design and implement user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX) that leverage AI capabilities. 

• Ensure AI applications are scalable, secure, and maintainable. 

• Continuously monitor and improve the performance of AI applications in production. 

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AI applications and workflows. 

• Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and web development technologies. 

Behind our innovation…There’s you  

• University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 

• 3 to 7 years of professional experience in AI, machine learning, or data science roles. 

• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL. 

• Experience with web development frameworks (e.g., Flask, Dash, Streamlit, Shiny) and RESTful API design (e.g. FastAPI). 

• Proficiency in AI frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn. 

• Proven track record of delivering Machine Learning, AI, and/or GenAI projects. 

• Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms, statistics, and their application to business problems. 

• Proficiency in working with CI/CD processes for AI projects (DevOps, MLOps, DataOps, LLMOps).

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. 

• Commitment to staying updated with the latest technology trends and industry best practices. 

People come first at Ferring  

• Get inspired from our commitment to advocate for everyone’s right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you love.  

• Our inclusive support package – “Building Families at Ferring” provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey, ensuring a global standard, irrespective of location and role.  

• Parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents. 

• Extended support on family building journey Making a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team member’s contributions. Imagine the power of your career when it’s Ferring + You.

Behind our purpose… There’s you  

If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply! We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status.  

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