Data Scientist developing advanced analytical solutions affecting business decisions. Expertise in data science with a focus on impactful, strategic projects.
About the role
- Senior Data Scientist responsible for enhancing mapping and routing solutions at Vay. Utilizing data science and machine learning to improve navigation in urban mobility systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop automated approaches to map augmentation using video, connectivity, trip data, and open datasets such as OpenStreetMap.
- Build data science solutions that accelerate map creation and updates for new cities where Vay launches.
- Design and develop routing simulation tools to discover optimal strategies for improving ETA and ATA accuracy.
- Lead and contribute to initiatives within the Operational Design Domain (ODD) data science pod.
- Identify and automate inefficiencies in map generation workflows to enable faster and more frequent updates.
- Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and product teams to implement and deploy production-grade solutions.
- Help scale the impact of the data science team by driving key initiatives and reducing knowledge concentration on critical ODD topics.
Requirements
- Strong experience applying data science or machine learning techniques to real-world problems.
- Ability to write high-quality, production-grade code.
- Experience building and deploying applied data science solutions across the full lifecycle—from concept to implementation and rollout.
- Strong Python experience and familiarity with modern data science workflows (e.g., Jupyter, GitHub, cloud compute environments).
- Experience working with geospatial data, routing systems, or map-based datasets is highly valuable.
- Comfortable working cross-functionally and owning complex initiatives in a fast-moving environment.
- Nice to have: Prior engineering experience or strong software engineering foundations.
- Nice to have: Experience with technologies such as Spark, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar ML frameworks.
Benefits
- ESOP stock options: A stake in Vay’s future – not just a salary
- Unlimited Paid Vacation Days
- Subsidised Deutschland ticket (Berlin)
- Subsidised Urban Sports Club or FitX Membership
- All Vay team members receive 30% off their Vay rides
- Exclusive external discounts
- €350 Home office budget
- Relocation financial assistance when relocating to Berlin
- Fully funded German Lessons
- Regular team events throughout the year
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