Division

We are an AI-driven SaaS startup developing data-intensive solutions for the digital capture and evaluation of road infrastructure. Our models analyze large volumes of visual data and help cities manage their infrastructure more efficiently. To strengthen our team, we are looking for you to join us in Essen as soon as possible as a [position title - likely a specific individual or role].

Data Scientist (m/w/d) – Computer Vision & KI

Your tasks

• Development, training and optimization of machine learning and deep learning models for the analysis of image data.
• Contributing to solutions for object detection, segmentation, and automatic damage classification.
• Processing and analysis of large data sets, as well as further development of our data pipelines.
• Evaluation of new models, frameworks and methods in the field of computer vision.
• Close collaboration with product, engineering and subject matter experts in the development of new features.

Your profile

• Successfully completed studies in (business) informatics, data science, artificial intelligence or a comparable qualification or relevant practical experience.
• Excellent programming skills in Python as well as experience with modern software engineering practices (Git, CI/CD, Testing).
• Experience with PyTorch, Transformers, NumPy, Pandas and common computer vision libraries.
• Knowledge in the areas of bounding boxes, instance and semantic segmentation.
• A structured and analytical approach to work, as well as enjoyment in solving complex problems.
• Good German and English skills.

Your benefits

• Plenty of creative freedom in the development of innovative AI solutions.
• Direct influence on products used daily by cities and municipalities.
• Modern working environment with short decision-making processes.
• Extensive further training opportunities.
• The best of both worlds: startup mentality and the security of an international corporation.

Have we sparked your interest?

We look forward to receiving your application documents via our online form. Damian Knaak will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Who we are

HOCHTIEF is a technically oriented, global infrastructure group with leading positions in its core activities of construction, services and concessions/public-private partnerships (PPP) and with a focus on Australia, North America and Europe.

EDGITAL , a spin-off of HOCHTIEF, digitizes roads and their surroundings, assesses them using AI, and makes their management simpler and more efficient for cities. In this way, we help municipalities to better understand, maintain, and optimize their infrastructure, despite skills shortages and tight budgets.