Lead Data Scientist

Role Overview

Lead Data Scientist to guide our data science team in developing advanced machine learning solutions and data-driven insights. The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise, proven leadership skills, and a deep understanding of how to leverage data to create business value. You will shape our data strategy, drive innovation, and foster a culture of experimentation and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Business Development initiatives, working closely with cross-functional and international teams to ensure alignment on priorities, knowledge sharing, and scalability of solutions.
• Contribute to the potential setup and future growth of a structured data science team in France.
• Design, build, and deploy machine learning models, predictive algorithms, and recommendation systems.
• Partner with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to identify opportunities for data-driven innovation.
• Define and drive the technical roadmap and methodological approach for data science initiatives.
• Ensure model quality, scalability, and continuous performance monitoring.
• Communicate analytical results and complex concepts clearly and effectively to executives and non-technical stakeholders.
• Establish best practices in experimentation, documentation, reproducibility, and deployment.
• Act as a thought leader in advancing the company’s AI and data science capabilities.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field (PhD a strong plus).
• 6–8+ years of experience in data science, with a proven track record of delivering impactful ML/AI projects.
• Strong proficiency in Python, R, or similar languages, and experience with ML libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.
• Solid knowledge of machine learning algorithms, statistical modeling, NLP, and/or computer vision.
• Hands‑on experience with big data frameworks (Spark, Hadoop) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Ability to translate complex business problems into data-driven solutions.
• Demonstrated experience managing technical teams and leading cross-functional projects.
• Fluent in English and French.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Salary: €89,000–€120,000 per year, depending on experience and profile.

This job opportunity is addressed to both sexes, in accordance with Laws 903/77.