Senior Data Scientist – Build & Lead a New ML Function
Greenfield opportunity to shape ML from the ground up
Clear path toward future technical leadership
Hands‑on role building a new product and ML capability
A fast‑scaling SaaS company is seeking its first Senior Data Scientist to establish and lead its Machine Learning function from scratch.
This is a rare greenfield opportunity where you will own the full ML lifecycle, from early experimentation and model development through to production deployment and long‑term AI strategy. Working closely with the founders and engineering leadership, you will help build the intelligence layer of a product designed for significant global expansion.
You will partner with another Senior Data Scientist to architect, build, and scale the ML function within a high‑growth fintech environment. As one of the founding members of the data science team, this role offers strong exposure and a clear trajectory toward a future lead position.
The company is backed by €20M+ in funding and is heavily investing in data‑driven innovation to support its next stage of growth.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and deploy production‑ready machine learning models
Lead predictive modelling efforts focused on user behaviour and product optimisation
Define and establish best practices for ML infrastructure, deployment, and monitoring
Requirements
5+ years’ experience in Data Science or Machine Learning Engineering
Strong Python skills with proven experience deploying models to production
Solid grounding in experimentation, causal inference, statistical modelling, or reinforcement learning
Strong ownership mindset with the ability to thrive in a greenfield environment
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