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Polar Electro is looking for a Senior AI/ML Engineer for the Data Analytics & AI team

Polar Research Center is part of Polar R&D and it acts as an innovation accelerator for Polar product and service developments.  Research Center comprises a multidisciplinary team with expertise ranging from sensor technology and algorithms to physiology, data, and AI sciences, as well as exercise and health sciences. The team conducts cutting-edge research in wearable technologies, follows scientific developments, and collaborates globally with academic and industry partners. Polar Research Center is located at our headquarters in Kempele. 

As a Senior AI/ML Engineer in the Data Analytics & AI team, you will design and build production-grade ML systems that support advanced analytics and intelligent features across wearable devices and digital platforms. You will take ownership of ML engineering solutions while ensuring robustness, scalability, and scientific validity for the developed solutions. You will contribute to the development of advanced solutions for Polar products and services. 

Your responsibilities will include:

·Drive the design and implementation of production-grade machine learning systems

• Own end-to-end model development, including training, evaluation, and iteration in collaboration with data scientists and domain experts
• Define and implement data collection arrangements, including data requirements and dataset governance to enable model development
• Collaborate closely with data scientists, software developers, and product teams to translate analytical models into efficient, user-facing services
• Ensure ML solutions are robust, scalable, and maintainable through appropriate testing, monitoring, and documentation

We expect you to have:

• Master’s or PhD degree or equivalent experience in computer science, biomedical engineering, applied mathematics, physics, or a related technical field
• Strong collaboration and communication skills in English, with the ability to work across data, firmware, mobile, software, and product teams
• Solid experience (3+ years) in hands-on model development (training, evaluation, iteration) with modern ML methods, e.g. deep learning architectures for time-series and sequences (CNNs, RNNs, transformers), self-supervised and transfer learning, and optionally generative AI 
• Strong Python and modern ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow, plus familiarity with on-device/embedded ML frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow Lite, ONNX Runtime) 

What’s seen beneficial:

• Experience with wearable sensor and/or time-series data (e.g., signal processing, labeling workflows, feature engineering)
• Knowledge of bio-medical measurements and bio signals and related solutions
• Model deployment experience to embedded devices and/or mobile platforms, and familiarity with optimization techniques such as quantization, pruning, and model conversion. Software engineering fundamentals (Git, CI/CD, testing)
• Cloud ML & MLOps experience with cloud ML platforms (e.g. AWS SageMaker, Google Vertex AI, or Azure ML), MLOps practices and tools (e.g. MLflow, DVC, Weights & Biases), and containerization/orchestration (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)

Preferred location is Polar Headquarters at Kempele, other Polar locations in Finland are negotiable (Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Tampere).

For further information please contact Mika Rahja, mika.rahja(at)polar.com. 

If you think you have what it takes and are ready to seize this opportunity, let us know and send your application with salary request and CV no later than June 7 , 2026 via https://tinyurl.com/yp9fpdj2. 

Kindly note that we can start the interviews already during the application period. Position will be filled when suitable candidate is found.

Please notice, that the Finnish Security Intelligence Service (SUPO) will be asked to conduct a standard personal security clearance for selected candidate.

We’re Hiring: Head of Global PR and Communications 

At Polar, our mission is simple: we want to help people lead healthier, more active, and truly meaningful lives, guided by science and innovation. For nearly 50 years, we’ve been at the forefront of wearable technology and sports performance, earning trust around the world for our accuracy and impact.
 
We sit at the crossroads of science, technology, sports, wellbeing and health. Our work supports not just athletes, but everyday consumers, professionals, and organizations globally. Our brand is built on reliability, high performance, and lasting value, making our story, and how we tell it, more important than ever.
 
To strengthen our voice on the world stage, we’re looking for a Head of Global PR and Communications. This person will lead our communications and public relations strategy across all markets.

About the Role
 
This is a hands-on role with responsibility for both external PR and internal communications. As a key point of contact for global media relations, corporate storytelling, and reputation management, you will be instrumental in shaping how our story reaches journalists, industry experts, and influencers, while supporting Polar’s subject-matter experts and leaders to act as the primary voices of the brand.
 
As Head of Global PR, you’ll shape and deliver Polar’s PR strategy, ensuring our message is consistent, trustworthy, and impactful wherever it’s heard. You’ll collaborate with our regional and local PR teams, partner agencies, and senior leaders to turn our priorities into compelling stories that connect, while also building strong relationships with key media contacts and helping to position Polar as a leader in the industry.
 
You’ll influence how Polar is seen by: 

• Media outlets worldwide, both big and small 

• Industry experts, influencers, and partners 

• Key stakeholders and decision-makers 

• Our own team members around the globe 

What You’ll Focus On 

• Take the lead on global PR and media relations, finding and sharing our best stories 

• Develop and refine Polar’s corporate narratives and key messages 

• Guide and support our regional PR teams, agencies, and freelancers and making sure we’re all on the same page 

• Collaborate closely with our industry partners, working in tandem with their communications teams to align messaging and maximize the visibility of our joint offerings, especially in B2B channels. You’ll ensure Polar’s value is recognized across the industry by elevating partnership stories and showcasing the impact we create together. 

• Plan for and manage crisis communications, so we’re ready for anything 

• Help top management with media interviews, speaking events, and internal updates 

• Set clear goals and measure the impact of our PR efforts. We’re looking for someone who knows exactly which key metrics matter and can make bold, data-driven decisions to continually sharpen how we work. 

• Keep our communications consistent, credible, and well-aligned, inside and out.  

• Place a special emphasis on strengthening internal communication by developing and implementing strategies that promote clarity throughout the organization. 

• Take initiative in enhancing internal communications across all levels of the company. 

• Collaborate closely with colleagues from HR, Finance, R&D, Research, and other key departments to keep everyone informed, engaged, and aligned with Polar’s goals. 

Why Join Polar? 

• Purpose That Matters: Your work will make a real difference in people’s lives, promoting healthy living and wellbeing around the globe. 

• Respected Brand: Polar is a trusted name in sports and health tech, built on science and strong values. 

• Worldwide Reach: You’ll help shape our message in different markets and cultures around the world. 

• Strategic Role: Work closely with our executive team and play a key part in shaping our reputation and direction. 

• Collaborative Team: We value teamwork, transparency, and a long-term outlook. 

• Room to Lead: This is your chance to own, build, and elevate global PR at a company with real impact. 

Who We’re Looking For? 

We’re searching for a senior PR leader who brings: 

• Demonstrated success in global or international PR and media relations, with a proven track record in corporate communications at director or head level. 

• A proven track record managing agencies and working with international teams 

• Great storytelling and writing skills, with an eye for what makes a message stick 

• Extensive experience in reputation management and crisis communication, with a proven history of leading global PR initiatives and successfully handling high-stakes issues at director or head level. 

• The ability to connect, align, and inspire people across different regions and backgrounds 

• A mindset for continually developing new approaches to PR, drawing on a broad arsenal from digital PR to in-person moments, and the creativity to build strategies that genuinely cut through. 

• Exceptional proficiency in both spoken and written English is essential, with near-native fluency required. Candidates must demonstrate outstanding communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing. Fluency in Finnish is also strongly preferred. 

• Demonstrates proficiency in identifying newsworthy stories and translating them into effective public relations strategies and initiatives. 

• A strong understanding of what shapes visibility in the age of AI, and how PR’s role is evolving as audiences, search, and discovery shift. 

 
To be considered for this role, candidates must be based in Helsinki, Finland other Polar offices can be considered. Our global PR leadership position is closely tied to our Helsinki office, ensuring direct collaboration with our executive team and alignment with our company’s strategic direction.

For more information about the position, please contact Mr. Anssi Mäkelä email  anssi.makela(at)polar.com.

If you think you have what it takes and are ready to seize this opportunity, let us know and send your application with salary request and CV no later than May 22 , 2026 via https://tinyurl.com/3ptz6r5r.

Please note that the Finnish Security Intelligence Service (SUPO) will be asked to conduct a standard security clearance check on the selected applicant.

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