IT & Software Developer jobs in the Netherlands
Senior Machine Learning Engineer
€60.000 - 80.000
Balanz-Energy
Keulsekade 181, Utrecht
€60.000 - 80.000
Requirements
Must:
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- 5+ years of experience in applied Machine Learning or Data Science, with a strong focus on forecasting, modeling, or energy analytics.
- Advanced degree (MSc/PhD) in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
- Experience with numerical weather prediction (NWP) data or satellite-based weather feeds and/or time-series based predictions.
- Proven expertise in time-series forecasting and spatio-temporal modeling, ideally applied to weather or energy systems.
- Strong proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, Lightning, or equivalent).
- Solid understanding of data engineering and ML infrastructure.
- Experience deploying ML models to cloud-native environments (Kubernetes, Docker, AWS/GCP/Azure ML pipelines).
- Experience implementing test-driven development (TDD) and automated validation for ML models.
- Deep understanding of performance optimization (GPU acceleration, model pruning, quantization, distributed inference).
- Background in energy trading, renewable integration, or grid forecasting is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills in English (Dutch is a strong plus).
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Technologies
Machine Learning
PyTorch
TDD
numpy
pandas
Responsibilities
- Design and implement advanced ML models for forecasting weather conditions, renewable energy production, and energy consumption patterns.
- Collaborate with domain experts and data engineers to ensure high-quality datasets, robust feature engineering, and accurate labeling.
- Apply and extend state-of-the-art methods in time-series forecasting (e.g., Transformers, Graph Neural Networks, Spatio-Temporal models, probabilistic forecasting).
- Optimize models for latency, performance, and interpretability, particularly under high-frequency or large-scale data conditions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to translate complex business and environmental requirements into actionable ML-driven insights.
- Ensure data privacy, model security, and compliance with applicable data standards and regulations.
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Description
We are a next-generation energy trading company founded in 2025 with a clear ambition: to transform how renewable energy interacts with European power markets. Our mission is to empower wind, solar, and storage asset owners by giving them direct, intelligent access to energy markets through advanced technology and data-driven control systems. As a licensed Balance Responsible Party (BRP), we actively manage imbalances, optimize flexibility, and create new revenue streams for our partners. Our first market entry will be in the Netherlands in 2026, followed by rapid expansion across Europe. Our long-term vision is to connect thousands of renewable assets and energy suppliers, making renewable energy predictable, profitable, and fully integrated into the power system of the future. We have partnered with &Work, which values creating an environment where you are recognized, have opportunities for growth, and are empowered to develop your career.
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