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We are a company of everyone and for everyone. At MC, we put people at the center: customers, employees, and the community. We create value together, innovate at every step, and lead with proximity, recognizing each person’s strengths. Different stories and ideas unite us around the same purpose: to grow and reach the best version of ourselves. Because everything we are, we achieve together.

MC Digital is MC’s Information Technology area. We firmly believe that technology can revolutionize the retail sector, delivering greater convenience and exceeding customer expectations. In this context, we are focused on enhancing the use of Artificial Intelligence in our products and technological systems, helping to accelerate MC’s digital transformation.

Would you like to learn more about what we do? Visit Caixa Central, MC Digital’s blog and podcast: https://caixacentral.mcdigital.tech/.

So, join us!

We are looking for a Principal to join the AI Hub team, within the Data, AI & Analytics CoE area at MC Digital (Maia / Carnaxide), and we believe we’ll be #betterwithyou.

We count on you to…

• Be the top technical excellence reference within the ML & AI Hub;
• Define standards, frameworks, and best practices applied to AI solutions;
• Ensure quality, scalability, security, and governance of the Hub’s solutions;
• Lead the technical design of complex solutions involving models, pipelines, agents, and platforms;
• Unblock technical, architectural, or governance challenges in the most critical use cases;
• Perform strategic reviews of the Hub’s initiatives, ensuring end‑to‑end alignment with product and engineering teams;
• Promote continuous learning within teams and ensure documentation of the practices and frameworks developed;
• Represent the Hub with internal stakeholders and external partners, assessing emerging trends and technologies for application in the MC context.

So, bring with you…

• A higher education degree in Computer Engineering, Computing, Industrial Engineering, or related fields;
• 5–8+ years of experience in Machine Learning, Data Science, AI Engineering, Software Engineering, or Product Architecture;
• Proven experience building scalable AI/ML solutions and data pipelines;
• Strong knowledge of MLOps practices (CI/CD, monitoring, observability, version control);
• Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (Scikit‑learn, PyTorch, or equivalents);
• Knowledge of security, governance best practices, and the AI Act;
• Ability to critically evaluate LLM/low‑code solutions and choose the appropriate technical approach;
• Strategic vision, critical thinking, high autonomy, and a strong sense of ownership;
• Excellent technical communication and cross‑functional influence skills;
• Fluency in English and Portuguese.

What you’ll find…

• A collaborative work environment;
• A dynamic team;
• Career progression opportunities and internal mobility;
• A cohesive company and a benchmark in the retail sector.

What we offer…

• Meal allowance on Dá Card;
• Telecommunications plan including voice, data, and equipment (for permanent employees);
• Flex it Up Program — extra days off, unpaid leave, flexible work model (when applicable);
• Health and Life Insurance (for permanent employees), with the possibility to extend Health Insurance to the immediate family under advantageous conditions;
• Flexible Benefits Program (when applicable);
• Onboarding and initial training plan, continuous learning platform, and financial literacy program;
• School awards and merit scholarships for employees’ children (regular and inclusive education), as well as holiday programs during school breaks;
• Newborn kit for the baby on the way;
• Internal mobility programs to promote talent;
• Flu vaccination, including administration (voluntary);
• Somos Sonae Program, providing psychosocial, financial, and legal support to employees;
• Ergocoaching sessions;
• Mental health promotion programs and nutrition consultations;
• Discount and partnership program with more than 300 leading brands;
• Free coffee and fruit at the workplace;
• Competitive salary.

#BETTERTOGETHER #BETTERWITHYOU

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