AI Champion (F/M/X)

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About the role

Our PMO (Project Management Office) and Process Improvement department, composed of 6 people, has evolved from a traditional PMO and Continuous Improvement team into a team that also drives AI transformation. As a AI Champion, you will be responsible for applying Machine Learning (ML), Generative AI (GenAI), Large Language Models (LLMs), and cutting-edge Agentic AI technologies in Microsoft Azure ecosystem. Also act as the go-to person for AI adoption and AI projects within the business.

You will be accountable for:

• Explore and implement Agentic AI frameworks to enable autonomous decision-making and multi-step reasoning in AI systems
• Build and fine-tune LLMs for domain-specific applications, ensuring scalability and performance.
• Design, develop, and deploy advanced ML models, GenAI & Agentic AI solutions to solve complex business problems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI-driven solutions into enterprise workflows.
• Ensure compliance with ethical AI practices, data governance, and security standards.

We offer a permanent contract based on hybrid working mode (2 days a week if you are from the Lisbon metropolitan area or 2 days a month if you live outside the Lisbon metropolitan area).  

Relevant education degree or equivalent in  Business Informatics, Data Science and AI or Computer Science. Relevant work experience with minimum 5 years of experience in Data science, GenAI & Agentic AI -focused.

Competencies:

• Practical knowledge and experience in Agentic AI architectures, multi-agent systems, and autonomous workflows in Microsoft Azure ecosystem.
• Strong proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
• Hands-on experience with Generative AI models (e.g., GPT, diffusion models) and LLM fine-tuning.
• Experience with cloud platforms (mainly Azure, but other is a plus AWS, GCP).
• Familiarity with prompt engineering and reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF).
• Project Management; project preparation, planning, animation of workshops, training and  stakeholder- and change management.

Behaviors:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. 
• Curiosity and adaptability to work in a fast-evolving AI landscape. 
• Customer orientation and comfortable to challenge requests

About the pay

Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. The base pay expected for this role is € 48,400 -  € 60,500 per year in Portugal.
Your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.

Benefits:

• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses.

About us

Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes.

We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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