Senior Research Engineer, Artificial Intelligence Spain - Remote

Senior Research Engineer, Artificial Intelligence

Spain - Remote

Rithum is the world’s most trusted commerce network, accelerating how brands, suppliers, and retailers work together to deliver seamless e-commerce experiences. We provide an unmatched platform for brands and retailers, enabling them to accelerate growth, optimise operations across channels, scale product offerings and enhance margins.

Today, more than 40,000 companies trust Rithum to grow their business across hundreds of channels, representing over $50 billion in annual GMV. Using our commerce, marketing, and delivery solutions, our customers create optimised consumer shopping journeys from beginning to end.

Overview

As a Senior R&D Engineer for Artificial Intelligence, you are responsible for shaping Rithum’s AI and data strategy, bringing strategic leadership, deep technical expertise, and a strong collaborative spirit. In this pivotal role, you go beyond technical development to drive impactful solutions in eCommerce and product data optimization. You lead the design and implementation of robust, scalable machine learning models, guiding the delivery of AI products that align with our vision for innovation. Collaborating cross-functionally, you leverage AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to solve complex business challenges, drive data-driven decision-making, and advance product innovation across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead high-impact AI initiatives, aligning departmental strategies with Rithum’s business objectives to deliver sustainable, client-focused solutions.
• Leverage technical expertise to design scalable, high-performance AI solutions, creating reliable, reusable systems and mentoring team members to uphold high standards and reduce complexity.
• Address complex, ambiguous problems with advanced judgment and strategic solutions, ensuring robustness and adaptability to meet both current and future organizational needs. Collaborate across teams, adapting communication to align AI initiatives with business goals and building strong networks with key stakeholders to foster innovation and quality.
• Guide decision-making at departmental and company levels, driving AI project priorities and execution to shape Rithum’s strategic roadmap and influence global teams.
• Ensure delivery of reliable, scalable solutions that meet business needs and drive future growth. Lead in setting standards, principles, and roadmaps for durable, sustainable systems across the organization.
• Apply AI and ML expertise to create high-impact solutions, influence cross-disciplinary methods, and develop frameworks for immediate and long-term success. Serve as a recognized expert, promoting knowledge-sharing and advancing AI capabilities across Rithum.
• Responsible for mentoring and developing other engineers within their subject matter expertise.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Travel Required

Up to 10%

What it’s like to work at Rithum

When you join Rithum, you can expect to work with smart risk-takers, courageous collaborators, and curious minds.

As part of the Rithum team, you are valued, supported, and included. Guided by a transparent culture and accessible, approachable leadership, we offer career opportunities aligned to your ambitions and talents. To ensure work and life balance works for you, we also offer an array of resources to support you and your families, including comprehensive benefits and wellness plans.

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