Join the Magic

Our Mission

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.

We are more than 10.000 employees in over 70 countries and a consolidated turnover of 4.3 billion euros. Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

To strengthen our Headquarters team in Groot Bijgaarden, we are looking for a:

Machine Learning Engineer

Job Summary: We are looking for a Machine Learning Engineer who thrives at the intersection of AI innovation, scalable data systems, and applied business impact.

This position will allow you to work on data engineering and data science use cases. As such, you will explore and generate value out of the company data by proactively getting information from various sources, analyzing them and build AI solutions that would improve and automate processes within the company and within the industry.

What will you do:

You will be involved in different analysis, development and research on many data projects: 

• Design, build, and deploy machine learning and GenAI solutions that drive innovation across our value chain, from R&D to production, marketing, and sustainability. 
• Partner with business and technical teams to translate complex problems into data-driven, deployable AI products. 
• Develop and optimize end-to-end ML pipelines in Databricks and Azure Machine Learning, ensuring scalability and robustness. 
• Apply graph data science techniques to reveal hidden connections across ingredients, recipes, and consumer insights. 
• Experiment with LLMs, embeddings, and AI copilots to accelerate decision-making and knowledge discovery within the company. 
• Contribute to our AI governance and best practices, ensuring reproducibility, observability, and ethical use of AI. 
• Collaborate with universities and research labs to push the boundaries of AI in food innovation. 

Who are we looking for:

Qualifications 

• You are passionate about turning data into impact and curious about how AI can transform traditional industries.
• You bring a strong technical foundation in data science, machine learning, and software engineering. 
• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, Physics, or related fields. 
• 3+ years of professional experience in applied ML or data engineering.
• You are a team player who enjoys collaborating across disciplines

Technologies

• Strong knowledge with: Python, SQL, and the data science ecosystem
• Experience with Azure, Databricks, and Spark for scalable data processing and model deployment. 
• Familiarity with GenAI and LLM frameworks (OpenAI, Hugging Face, LangChain, etc.) Azure devops, Docker, FastApi, OpenWebUI, MCP, MLOps, Azure data factory, AML studio and AI Foundry is a strong plus. 
• Knowledge of graph databases (Neo4j) is an advantage. 
• Understanding of software engineering practices: version control, CI/CD (Git, MLflow, ...).

Language

• Excellent communication skills in English; French or Dutch are assets. 

What you can expect from Puratos?

You will join a fast-growing, stable family business that has become an international market leader with a corporate culture in which innovation and entrepreneurship are part of our main priorities. You will benefit from a great deal of freedom in your work, with plenty of room for initiative.

We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace, that fully embraces diversity and equal opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.

You will be welcomed in a dynamic work environment where passion for innovation, team spirit and continuous improvement are key. You can count on a competitive salary package with attractive benefits such as:

• • Meal vouchers (9€/day)
  • Group, dental and hospitalization insurance fully paid by Puratos
  • Company Car
  • 13th month pay
  • Minimum 5 training days per year
  • Responsibilities and the possibility to take ownership of your work

Watch our corporate movie and feel the Puratos Magic:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNRsBzuRlNI

Working at Puratos is choosing a Top Employer in Belgium.