Arbetsbeskrivning

AI + Apotea = <heart/> Apotea is Sweden’s leading online pharmacy, committed to making healthcare accessible and efficient for everyone. Our Data and AI team is at the heart of innovation, building AI and ML applications that enhance customer experience, streamline operations, and create a foundation for future innovations. we are seeking passionate and driven individuals who are eager to make a significant impact and be part of a small technical team. By following industry best practices, we develop end to end AI applications on top of modern data and AI architectures, making sure our AI products don't end up just being a POC and drive sustainable value in production. The AI organization sits right under CEO Pär Svärdson, ensuring that your work has high visibility and significant influence.

Your role as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Apotea:

• Build, deploy, and own end-to-end ML systems – from prototyping to maintaining production models, ensuring scalability, reliability, and alignment with team strategy.
• Turn models into real-world solutions – integrate ML into products that deliver measurable business value.
• Apply MLOps and DevOps best practices – use CI/CD, IaC, and cloud native solutions to deploy and monitor models.
• Collaborate across teams – work with Data Engineers, Software Engineers, Tech Lead, and Product Owner to align on data, integrations, architecture, and goals.
• Define metrics and evaluation processes - establish performance metrics, evaluation and validation frameworks aligned with business logic and requirements
• Take proactive initiatives - continuously identify and implement improvements to boost team productivity and solution quality
• Mentor junior engineers - provide technical guidance, code reviews, and care for the junior engineers in the team.

Who you are? We’re seeking Senior Machine Learning Engineers with diverse skills and a passion for solving complex problems and business impact.

1. You’re a SENIOR member who: • Mentors teams and elevates technical excellence • Takes ownership of complex systems end-to-end • Anticipates risks before they become problems • Measures success by real-world impact, not just accuracy • Balances innovation with practical constraints
2. You’re an ML EXPERT who: • Ships models to production, not just notebooks • Speaks the language of both algorithms and business KPIs • Stays ahead of the curve on AI/ML breakthroughs • Is proficient in Python and ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.
3. You’re an ENGINEER who: • Writes code that outlasts the current project • Thinks in systems, not just scripts • Tests obsessively (A/B testing solutions, End-to-End testing softwares) and documents proactively • Knows cloud infra like the back of your hand (AWS preferred)
4.  Bonus points for experience with: • Implementing CI/CD pipelines, MLOps practices, and infrastructure-as-code for robust and repeatable deployments • Feature stores and real-time inference pipelines • Open data formats like Delta Lake or Iceberg • Swedish language skills (not required, but a plus)

What Apotea Offer You

• The chance to work on cutting-edge AI and ML projects that impact millions of customers.
• Join a flat, agile organization with minimal bureaucracy
• Drive sustainability through eco-friendly packaging and logistics
• Opportunities for career growth through training, mentorship, and industry conferences.
• Collaborate in a cross-functional, transparent environment
• Own projects from concept to deployment
• A stable, future-focused company with a meaningful mission to improve healthcare accessibility.

About Apotea Apotea.se is Sweden’s largest online pharmacy, with the country’s broadest range of over 32,000 non-prescription items and nearly 19,000 prescription drugs for humans and animals. Recognized as Sweden’s most sustainable e-commerce company (Sustainable Brand Index 2021), we simplify everyday life for our customers with fast deliveries and expert advice. In 2024, Apotea reached a turnover of SEK 6.5 billion and currently employs about 1,000 people across Stockholm, Lidingö, and Morgongåva. Apotea is an inclusive employer that values diversity. We welcome all applicants and strive to create a work environment where people, regardless of background, gender, age, religion, or disability, can thrive and grow.

Recruitment Process

1. Apply
2. Interview: Screening 
3. Interview: Technical Capabilities
4. Interview: Culture Fit
5. Background Check: As a pharmacy, we always conduct a background check.
6. Offer Presented

Location: Sveavägen 168, Stockholm, Sweden Reports to: Chief AI Officer

Application Do not hesitate to send in your application already today. For more information or questions, visit our career page or contact us at [email protected]. We do not accept applications via email.

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Join Us and Make a Difference - We hope you want to be a part of our team! Submit your application today—interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled immediately. Start date by agreement. Welcome to Apotea – where technology meets health and creates magic!