Vay

Senior Data Scientist

Vay

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Berlin • Germany

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

CloudPythonPyTorchSparkTensorflow

About the role

  • 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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Hard Skills & Tools
data sciencemachine learningPythongeospatial datarouting systemsmap-based datasetsproduction-grade codeSparkTensorFlowPyTorch
Soft Skills
cross-functional collaborationinitiative ownershipproblem-solvingcommunicationleadership