Senior Data Scientist

Zühlke is internationally recognized for expertise in developing Machine Learning solutions for customers in many different industries. We are heavily investing in global growth in AI & Data and seeking a Senior Data Scientist.

We believe that artificial intelligence (AI) will have a positive impact on our society and environment. AI allows us to address urgent yet unsolved problems in a broad range of fields, from specific applications within organisations to problems of global significance.

For instance, we can improve patient health through the safe and robust application of machine learning, or we support organisations in using computer vision to monitor environmental standards.

This is where you come in.

How you'll make an impact

• You take on responsibility and technical leadership in customer projects in a wide variety of industries (defining methodological approach, developing use cases with customers, advising customers on technical topics, as well as presenting and explaining results).
• Thanks to your thought leadership and passion for data science topics, you inspire our customers for the field of machine learning.
• You lead the development of machine learning solutions: data preparation, modelling, method selection, evaluation, implementation.
• You evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of machine learning solutions.
• You operationalize successful prototypes in collaboration with data platform architects and data engineers.
• You bring your machine learning expertise to the Zühlke team and support our juniors in their further development.
• You contribute to the further development of our AI & Data Practice and actively support the acquisition of customer projects.
• You represent Zühlke AI & Data through technical presentations at national conferences.

• Master's in computer science or similar; PhD is a plus.
• Strong knowledge in machine learning and statistics required.
• Proficient in Python and familiar with major cloud platforms., * You have a Master's degree (ETH, Uni) in computer science or a comparable education (e.g. mathematics). A PhD in a machine learning related field is a plus.
• You have at least four years of professional/research experience in the field of Machine Learning after graduation. It is an advantage if you already have experience in implementing projects in the industry and work experience in the service business.
• You have experience implementing machine learning solutions in industry.
• You bring solid and broad knowledge in machine learning, in-depth knowledge in an application domain (e.g. large language models, computer vision) and good knowledge in statistics.
• You are proficient in the Python machine learning stack (NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch), have experience in software development and are familiar with the concepts of database systems (relational/NoSQL).
• You are familiar with one of the major cloud providers (Azure/AWS/GCP) and understand the concepts of training and operationalizing machine learning solutions (e.g. MLOps, containerization, experiment tracking, data versioning).
• Thanks to your open and communicative personality, you feel comfortable in interdisciplinary teams and can work in a customer-oriented way, from the idea to the successful implementation of a solution.
• German language skills are required. Very good English skills complete your profile.

At Zühlke, innovation is at the forefront of everything we do. We assist companies in realizing their vision, from the initial idea to achieving market success. As a solution partner, we leverage our extensive cross-industry expertise and take responsibility for project success. By merging engineering and IT, we consistently explore new approaches. Our ultimate goal is customer success, extending beyond the completion of projects. We assume responsibility for the products, services, and business models that define a sustainable, digital future comprehensively.

Established in 1968, Zühlke is a partner-led company employing approximately 1,900 individuals who work in local teams across Bulgaria, Germany, the UK, Austria, Portugal, Serbia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Switzerland, and Vietnam. We derive our wealth of experience from over 10,000 successfully executed projects and the expertise of our diverse team of professionals who support our clients as solution partners. These accomplishments have led to significant project achievements and global sales of CHF 238 million in 2022.