Senior Data Scientist (m/f/d)

About the Position

Join AutoScout24 Group as a Senior Data Scientist (m/f/d) in Munich, Germany, and become a key contributor within our global Data Science organization. Shape AI and machine learning systems that are at the core of our marketplace platforms across Europe and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Own ML and GenAI systems end-to-end in production, including problem framing, system design, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Make sound architectural and methodological decisions for ML systems on AWS, balancing robustness, observability, cost, and long-term maintainability.
• Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Business leaders to turn ambiguous problems into ML-enabled product solutions with clear outcomes.
• Operate and evolve ML systems deployed across multiple countries and markets, accounting for differences in data distributions, regulations, and constraints.
• Mentor other data scientists through hands-on technical guidance, design reviews, and shared ownership of systems.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a comparable field.
• 5+ years of experience building and owning production ML systems end-to-end in a real-world environment.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Python and modern ML frameworks, with the ability to ship, operate, and evolve ML systems in production.
• Solid experience with AWS and MLOps practices, including deployment, monitoring, and operating ML systems at scale.
• Practical experience applying GenAI / LLMs in applied or production contexts, with a clear understanding of trade-offs and limitations.
• Ability to influence technical decisions through clear judgment and collaboration, not formal authority.
• Experience supporting and guiding more junior data scientists through hands-on collaboration, code reviews, and technical feedback.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for outcomes, with a pragmatic approach to trade-offs and delivery.

Why AutoScout24

A culture of growth. With over 50 nationalities represented, we’re proud to welcome people of all backgrounds to our growing community, and we’re always finding new ways to help people feel welcomed and included. Here, you’ll have the tools, training, and support you need to work in a way that suits you, learn new skills, and reach your potential.

For a career where you can drive our business and shape your future, apply now.