Senior Data Scientist_remote(m/f/d)

Finmatics; Wien; Remote; EUR 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote in Europe

Flat hierarchies

Buddy onboarding

Flexible working hours

Modern equipment

Company events in Vienna

Remote-inclusive team events

Job summary

Finmatics is seeking an accomplished Senior Data Scientist (m/f/d) to advance our AI-powered accounting solutions. You will lead the data science strategy, develop scalable ML models, and work with cross-functional teams across Europe.

The role emphasizes practical deployment, data engineering, and cost-aware model optimization. Applicants should have a strong background in LLMs, Python/R, cloud platforms, and a track record of delivering complex DS projects.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in data science, CS, statistics or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years leading complex DS projects or hands-on leadership.
• Expertise with modern language models and ML frameworks.
• Experience with various LLMs and providers.
• Optimization of LLM pipelines for performance and costs.
• Building agents across tools and LLMs.
• LLM-based data capture and extraction.
• Familiarity with ML-supporting frameworks and tools.
• Proficient in Python, R or other typed languages.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Shape and implement the company’s data science strategy with leadership.
• Identify strategic opportunities to leverage data for business value.
• Build and maintain scalable ML models and systems.
• Ensure robust data management and engineering practices for pipelines.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and translate tech for non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Python

R

LLM expertise

Cloud platforms

Data engineering

Prompting techniques

Education

Master's or PhD in Data Science

Equivalent experience

Tools

Spark

Hadoop

SQL

Docker

Airflow

Job description

Finmatics - Your AI Accountant

With Fin, the AI accountant, Finmatics makes accounting easier, faster, and smarter. Instead of manual routine tasks, our software handles them reliably - specifically designed for accountants in Germany and Austria.

Our mission

To give back time, eliminate document chaos, and make workflows efficient, digital, and future-proof. At Finmatics, you get more than just innovative technology: you get an environment that promotes flexibility and gives you the space to contribute your ideas. Together, we ensure that smart technology feels like true relief - making Finmatics the favorite digital product of our customers.

We are looking for an accomplished and visionary

Senior Data Scientist (m/f/d)

to work on our exiting projects that deliver first-class solutions powered by modern language models. This role involves full command of the technical stack necessary for development and deployment, collaborative work with stakeholders, and making the footprint in the company’s data science strategy.

Your Key Responsibilities

Strategic Contribution

• Collaborate with leadership in helping to shape and implement the company’s data science strategy
• Identify strategic opportunities to leverage data for business value

Technical Expertise

• Command the full technical stack required for development and deployment
• Develop and maintain scalable machine learning models and systems
• Ensure robust data management and engineering practices for efficient data pipelines

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and provide insights
• Communicate complex technical concepts also to non-technical stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Proven experience (5+ years) in taking part and/or leading complex projects
• Expertise in modern language models and machine learning frameworks
• Practical experience with different LLM models of size and providers
• Deep expertise in optimizing LLM-based pipelines with regards to performance and costs
• Mastering building agents across different tools and LLMs
• Mastering LLM-based data capture and extraction
• Experience with modern LLM-Supporting Frameworks and Tools
• Proficiency in modern LLM Prompting techniques and approaches
• Proficiency in building of evaluation pipelines with data-driven approaches
• Experience with managing feedback training pipelines and fine-tuning
• Strong command of programming languages such as Python, R or any strongly-typed computer language
• Good knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and deployment processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with big data technologies like Spark or Hadoop or any other commercial Data Warehouse and/or Data Lake technologies
• Strong background in data architecture and database management
• Extensive experience with data management and engineering tools
• Good knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping

Key Competencies

• Excellent problem-solving and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to innovate and drive process improvements
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Commitment to ethical AI practices and data governance

What We Offer

• Your Workplace: You work fully remote and flexibly from anywhere within Europe. We focus on results - not on where your desk is located.
• Teamwork: Our culture is clear, direct, and appreciative. You will be part of a supportive team with flat hierarchies that grows together, even in a remote setting.
• Structured Onboarding & Buddy: We won't leave you hanging, even from afar. Your personal Buddy and our structured onboarding process ensure you find your feet quickly and start your journey well-connected.
• Flexible Working Hours: You design your own schedule so that you can be productive while maintaining an optimal work-life balance.
• Modern Equipment: You will receive a company laptop and modern technical equipment to ensure your home setup is just as efficient.
• Company Events: Our company and team events take place in Vienna. Remote colleagues are, of course, warmly invited to join us!
• minimum salary for this position is € 65.000,- overpayment possible depending on qualifications

Join us and help shape the future of data science!