Full-Time

Machine Learning Engineer

PAYBACK

PAYBACK

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital loyalty and data ecosystem

No salary listed

Munich, Germany

Hybrid

Up to 2 days of home office per week; otherwise work is based in Munich.

Category
AI & Machine Learning (1)
Required Skills
MLOps
Python
BigQuery
Machine Learning
Terraform
DevOps
Google Cloud Platform

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Requirements
  • Several years of professional experience developing and operationalizing data and artificial intelligence products.
  • Outstanding knowledge of Python, especially developing scalable, robust, and tested Python packages and applications.
  • Familiarity with clean code principles, software architecture patterns, and modern development processes.
  • Deep hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform and relevant services including Vertex AI, Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, and Google Kubernetes Engine.
  • Solid knowledge and practical experience in MLOps, continuous integration and continuous delivery, Terraform, and dbt.
  • Ability to manage the full machine learning model lifecycle, from experimentation and training through deployment, monitoring, and retraining strategy.
  • Strong analytical skills, a structured working approach, and a proactive approach to solving complex problems.
  • Fluent English; German language skills are ideal.
Responsibilities
  • Work as a subject-matter expert within an interdisciplinary team to develop the productive machine learning platform based on Google Cloud Platform.
  • Design, develop, and implement robust and scalable components of the internal machine learning platform, including machine learning pipelines, monitoring tools, and governance mechanisms supporting the full model lifecycle.
  • Develop production-ready Python libraries using high quality standards, best practices, and architectures that enable efficient and maintainable machine learning development.
  • Implement modern MLOps practices and continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines to ensure the stable, scalable, and secure operation of artificial intelligence systems on Google Cloud Platform.
  • Ensure the smooth operation of artificial intelligence systems and proactively address quality, scalability, performance, and security.
  • Collaborate closely with data scientists, business stakeholders, and technology teams throughout the machine learning model lifecycle, from conception through deployment, monitoring, and optimization.

PAYBACK operates Europe’s leading loyalty and data ecosystem. It runs a digital platform where shoppers earn points for purchases with a network of partner brands, using a mobile app and loyalty card to track activity and deliver rewards. How it works: Customers link purchases to their PAYBACK account, accumulating points that can be redeemed for rewards or discounts. The system uses purchase data to personalize offers and recommendations while providing partners with insights about consumer behavior. How it stands out: PAYBACK combines loyalty services with a large-scale data-driven platform across many European markets, offering a broad partner network and customer-centric promotions that are tailored through data insights. Goal: To deepen shopper engagement and partner value by turning shopping activity into rewards and actionable consumer insights, creating a scalable loop that benefits both sides.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Gurugram, India

Founded

2000

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • BharatPe's March 2026 Zillion launch refreshes engagement around every qualified UPI transaction.
  • PayU partnership expands redemption and earning reach beyond BharatPe-owned checkout surfaces.
  • BharatPe's 1.7 crore merchant network gives Zillion immediate distribution leverage.

What critics are saying

  • BharatPe's Ashneer Grover arbitration and Delhi High Court fights drain management attention.
  • Unity Small Finance Bank ownership disputes risk dilution fights and capital-strategy delays through 2026.
  • PhonePe's loyalty scale and UPI dominance compress Zillion's consumer acquisition economics.

What makes PAYBACK unique

  • PAYBACK, now Zillion, still spans multi-brand loyalty and UPI rewards across BharatPe.
  • BharatPe launched Zillion Rewards on March 19, 2026, linking payments and loyalty.
  • Zillion redeemed coins across BharatPe's merchant network and PayU merchants, widening utility.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Sabbatical Leave

Meal Benefits

Gym Membership

Commuter Benefits

Paid Vacation

Professional Development Budget

Training Programs

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

4%
NewZNew
Aug 21st, 2022
Payback receives award Product of the Year” 2013 in the Reward Points/Loyalty Programs category

PAYBACK has been awarded “Product of the Year” 2013 in the Reward Points/Loyalty Programs category, based on 18,000 consumer interviews, across 23 cities in India.

News Patrolling
May 31st, 2022
Payback partnered with Apollo Pharmacy Ltd. on May 31st 22'.

India, May 31, 2022: PAYBACK India, a BharatPe company and the country’s largest multi-brand loyalty program, today announced a strategic alliance with Apollo Pharmacy, India’s largest pharmacy.

CNBC TV18
Sep 30th, 2021
Loyalty Solutions & Research Pvt Ltd. launches pay feature on mobile app

Payback India, a BharatPe company has announced the launch of a pay feature on its mobile app.