Data Scientist (Lausanne, Switzerland)

EngineeringLausanne, Vaud, SwitzerlandFull time

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Description

Unit8 is looking for a DataScientist to join our team in one of our three offices (Lausanne and Zurich in Switzerland, as well as Krakow in Poland). You will partner closely with our engineers and other data scientists to deliver data-driven applications and solutions. We are looking for a self-driven individual, who is eager to use data science and computational techniques to address real-world challenges.

What You'll Do

• Apply your data science skills (machine learning, data analytics, optimization) to various concrete business problems.


• Work with our customers to understand their challenges, design and implement solutions.


• Evaluate, compare and present results to technical and non-technical audience.


• Contribute to the implementation and engineering of systems at different scales: from small proof-of-concepts to larger end-to-end data systems.


• Closely collaborate with other data scientists, software engineers and business stakeholders.


• Use software best practices in continuous integration and delivery, versioning and data evolution.


• Work in multi-functional agile teams to continuously experiment, iterate and deliver on new product objectives.

Requirements

Who You Are

• MSc or PhD level in the field of Computer Science, Machine Learning, Applied Statistics, Mathematics, or equivalent work experience.


• Experience in statistical modelling and machine learning techniques and applying those to real-world business problems.


• Programming experience in one of the following languages: Python, R, Scala, Java.


• Pragmatic attitude; not afraid in taking an active part in the engineering aspects of projects.


• Good presentation and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex analytical concepts to people from other fields.


• You understand the value of teamwork.


• Ability to travel 20% required. Varies by team and location.

Benefits

What We Offer

• Work with cutting edge technology on projects that matter.


• Challenging work close to a customer inside an experienced 10x engineering team.


• Tailor-made mentorship program.


• Competitive salary and a share in our profit (yearly bonus based on company performance + equity).


• 10% of the time for self-development (certification, conferences, pro-bono work, learning).

Who We Are

Unit8 is a Swiss-based startup focused on solving problems of big industries like chemical, pharma, automotive and finance. Our team is comprised of world-class experts in ML and Software Engineering who previously worked for Silicon Valley companies like Google, Amazon, Palantir or Microsoft. We work with some of the biggest companies in the world to solve the problems that directly affect their business - be it operations, finance, manufacturing or R&D. In addition, Unit8 dedicates a part of resources and time on things that deeply matter to us - including pro-bono and engineering-for-good cases.

Want to know more? See unit8.co

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