Job Description

Become part of our success story!

We are a leading global solutions provider for all areas of intralogistics: SSI SCHÄFER. We are also a family-owned company that invests in the expertise, passion, and talent of its employees.

As one of the largest providers, we help our customers increase the efficiency and sustainability of their warehousing, order picking, and transport processes with innovative technologies and software. From fully automated warehouses with customized service and maintenance packages to manual and semi-automated systems, we offer cost-effective intralogistics solutions from a single source. In addition, we have become one of the largest providers of software for internal material flow management.

SSI SCHÄFER employs more than 8,800 people worldwide in around 80 companies and 7 production sites, convincing customers from all industries with tailor-made intralogistics solutions.

If you are also looking for an attractive employer for long-term cooperation, then simply get to know us!

Location: Giebelstadt, DE, 97232
Dortmund, DE, 44379
Remote|homebased, DE, 97232
Target group: Experienced professionals
Working time model: Full-time
Employment type: Permanent position

Job description

Tasks
As a Senior Data Scientist, you will drive innovative projects in intralogistics – in the interdisciplinary, international environment of the SSI SCHAEFER Group using both classic and new technologies.
  • You will take responsibility for innovative data science projects and, in addition to the conception, will also be responsible for evaluating the projects with regard to business objectives.
  • You independently develop complex algorithms and AI/ML models.
  • You actively seek information about the latest research findings.
  • You suggest best practices for increasing the efficiency of data science projects.
  • You are the contact person for internal colleagues and share your know-how to achieve success together.
  • You represent SSI SCHÄFER at relevant professional events and conferences.
Qualifications
  • Completed studies in computer science, mathematics, statistics
  • At least 5 years of experience in data science with a focus on LLMs
  • Willingness to travel < 15%
  • Expert knowledge in NLP, LLMs and Agentic AI
  • Excellent knowledge of Python and related libraries (Pandas, NumPy, SciPy) as well as SQL
  • Practical experience with frameworks such as Hugging Face, LangChain, scikit-learn
  • Fundamentals of MLOps, Deployment (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD)
  • Knowledge of intralogistics and its challenges
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure) and software engineering
  • Independent, customer-oriented and flexible working style
  • Enjoyment of new topics
  • Analytical thinking and "thinking outside the box"
  • Can-do mentality
  • Languages: German (at least C1 level), English (at least C1 level)
Benefits
  • Subsidized further education
  • Flexible working hours
  • Employee events
  • Comprehensive health management
  • Mentoring Program
  • meal allowance
  • Free parking
  • Business Bike Leasing
  • Mobile Work
  • Occupational pension scheme
Benefits may vary depending on location or position.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Anna Paula de Moraes Bennech
anna.bennech@ssi-schaefer.com

SSI Schäfer Automation GmbH
I_Park Klingholz 18-19
97232 Giebelstadt

Application

SSI SCHÄFER Automation GmbH offers responsible and challenging tasks with scope for creativity and action, as well as flat hierarchies, short decision-making processes, and a high standard of professionalism. As a family-run company, teamwork and collegiality are of paramount importance to us.

Share your passion and enthusiasm for people, systems, and technology with us and send us your complete application documents. We look forward to receiving your application! We promote equal opportunities and address our job posting to all interested candidates.

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