Continental

Automotive

(Senior)DataScientist

€55–85k ~AI est. Lousado, Braga, Portugal FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“(Senior) Data Scientist at Continental. Skills: Data science, Machine learning, AI, Model deployment. Lead technical development projects. Design data science models”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver measurable impact; Actionable insights; Production-ready solutions

Industry & Context.

Automotive
Problems you'll solve

Solve complex business challenges; Solve complex customer problems

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Academic degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Mathematics, or related, 4+ years of experience as a Data Scientist, Programming skills in Python, Expertise in machine learning and AI, Proficiency in cloud and big data, Advanced skills in exploratory data analysis, Hands-on experience with data engineering tools, Solid understanding of MLOps and model deployment, Experience with Agile project management methods, Fluent English language skills

Nice to Have

PhD preferred, Specific ML framework experience, Cloud platform certs

What You'll Do.

Lead technical development projects

Design data science models

Conduct proof-of-concepts

Build validated models

Deploy models into production

Engage with business stakeholders

Understand requirements

Translate technical topics

Collaborate with MLOps Engineer

Collaborate with Data Engineers

Realize data-driven solutions

Mentor junior Data Scientists

Organize knowledge-sharing sessions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Data Engineers; MLOps Engineers

Communication Scope

Technical topics; Non-technical language

Process & Methodology

Agile, Scrum, Kanban

Full Job Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets. In Digital Solutions, we drive innovation for connected mobility and deliver cutting-edge digital products to our global fleet customers. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will be at the forefront of transforming data into intelligent, scalable solutions. You will design, develop, and deploy advanced data science models that solve complex business challenges and deliver measurable impact. Working closely with Data Engineers, MLOps Engineers, and cross-functional teams, you will turn raw data into actionable insights and production-ready solutions that power smarter, safer, and more efficient mobility worldwide. Key responsibilities : • Lead technical development projects, including scope definition, concept design, and proof-of-concept, and report progress to stakeholders; • Design and develop data science models to solve complex customer problems and conduct proof-of-concepts for feasibility and scalability; • Build and deploy validated models into production-ready solutions, ensuring robustness, maintainability, and lifecycle management; • Engage with business stakeholders to understand requirements, facilitate workshops, and translate technical topics into clear, non-technical language; • Collaborate with MLOps Engineer and Data Engineers to realize data-driven projects; • Mentor junior Data Scientists, review work, and organize knowledge-sharing sessions to foster best practices. ## Qualifications * Academic degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field; * > 4 years of experience as a Data Scientist; * Reliable team player with structured self-organized workstyle; * Strong programmin

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