Machine Learning Engineer

Nice to know (you)

• At Schiphol, you can literally see your machine learning solutions, impact the airport operations in real time. Only a few places offers such a direct link between code and the physical world.
• The Delphi team is known for its close collaboration across disciplines, ensuring that every forecast directly improves both daily operations and long-term airport strategy.
• With 3,500 proud colleagues, we work toward our mission: "the world's most sustainable and high quality airports.

Connecting your world

As Machine Learning Engineer you ensure accurate passenger flow forecasts for smooth airport operations. Continuously improving data-driven planning and decision-making at Schiphol. How you achieve results in this? That’s up to you. We trust in the way you can distinguish between main and secondary issues and make connections. You put your talents to work at:

• Productionizing and supporting machine learning solutions and data pipelines for forecasting.
• Implementing monitoring and observability tools to ensure solution reliability.
• Collaborating with data scientists, architects, and business stakeholders for effective solutions.
• Developing reusable components for the machine learning infrastructure.
• Exploring new technologies to enhance forecasting processes and infrastructure.

You’ll work with cutting-edge technologies like Azure, Kubernetes, Databricks, Airflow, and Streamlit in a dynamic environment where innovation is key. Schiphol’s unique scale means your work affects millions of passengers and the entire airport ecosystem.

You've got this

Schiphol connects your world. With the best people, we make travel safe and responsible. You contribute to this with with your unique talents, such as approaching problems as a challenge and finding good solutions to them at lightning speed. Also, you are the talent who takes initiative to make improvements. In addition, for this position you have:

• At least 3 years of relevant working experience in machine learning or data engineering.
• Strong programming skills in Python and PySpark.
• Experience with Databricks and cloud platforms (preferably Azure).
• Familiarity with containerized application deployment.
• Experience with Streamlit or comparable dashboarding tools is a plus.

You get this

• € 4981 to € 6911 gross per month (Schaal 12).
• A 13th month (year-end bonus).
• The possibility to work 4 x 9 hours in a 36-hour work week.
• An NS Business Card that fully reimburses travel by public transportation to and from work.

These are just some of our terms of employment that come with this position (based on a 36-hour work week). Schiphol Group has even more to offer you. For the complete overview of all terms and conditions of employment, please visit Conditions - Werken bij Schiphol Group.

About the Team

The IT & Data department is creating the airport of the future. We do this using the smartest digital solutions, tools and applications. With state-of-the-art technology, we keep the airport running. Our enthusiastic team works on data-driven improvements in our processes, traveller flows and information provision. This is how we contribute to the best possible experience for travellers, customers and employees at and around the airport.  

Choose your destination

What are your talents? What dreams do you have? What is your story? We are curious about you and invite you to apply. You can apply by sharing your motivation and resume with us via the application button below.

• Do you have questions about the application process? Contact Erwin Schuur, Recruitment Business Partner, by sending a message to erwin.schuur@schiphol.nl
• An assessment will be part of the application proces.
• For more information about applying at Schiphol Group: Job application process - Werken bij Schiphol Group. 
• For the safety of our passengers and colleagues, a security screening (Certificate of Conduct) is always part of the recruitment process. 

About Schiphol Group

With 3,000 proud colleagues, we go the extra mile to connect the Netherlands with the rest of the world in the best possible way. Innovation, safety and cooperation are at the forefront. Together we give more meaning to travel and contribute to the economy and society. For more than 100 years. In the Netherlands and beyond. By the way, did you know that:

.. Schiphol Group owns and operates Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Rotterdam The Hague Airport and Lelystad Airport? We also have a majority stake in Eindhoven Airport.

… there were a total of 66.8 million travellers from and to Schiphol Airport in 2024? 

.. as a Machine Learning Engineer you will be joining the business area Data, AI & Analytics (DnA)?