Senior Data Scientist Operations Research Munich, Germany

Kats Recruitment; München; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Senior Data Scientist to work with an innovative technology firm in Munich. You will develop advanced mathematical models influencing key operational decisions. The ideal candidate has a master's or PhD in a quantitative field, 5+ years in operations research, and strong programming skills in Python or R. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid work model, and extensive benefits including private health insurance and development opportunities.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Hybrid working model

28 days annual leave

Access to conferences

Private health insurance

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of experience applying operations research methods.
• Strong background in mathematical optimisation and related solvers.
• Experience deploying analytical models into production.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement mathematical models for operational decisions.
• Design and deploy scalable analytical solutions.
• Lead projects translating business challenges into data-led solutions.

Kenntnisse

Mathematical optimisation

Operations research

Python

R

SQL

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Masters degree or PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

Gurobi

CPLEX

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Data Scientist - Operations Research - Munich Germany

About Us

At Kats Recruitment we connect exceptional data‑science professionals with leading international employers across Europe. Our client in Munich is an innovative technology company operating in the mobility sector where analytics optimisation and smart decision‑making shape the company’s strategic success. This position is ideal for an experienced data scientist passionate about solving complex optimisation problems that have real business impact.

About the Role

You will be responsible for developing, validating and implementing advanced mathematical models that drive key operational decisions across pricing, logistics, resource allocation and forecasting. Using operations research and statistical optimisation techniques you will design and deploy scalable analytical solutions that directly influence strategy and performance. The role combines technical depth, creative problem‑solving and strong business collaboration.

Requirements

• Masters degree or PhD in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or another quantitative field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience applying operations research or data‑science methods in production or commercial environments.
• Strong background in mathematical optimisation (linear, nonlinear, integer programming) and related solvers (Gurobi, CPLEX etc.).
• Experience with stochastic modelling, simulation and forecasting methods.
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or R and solid knowledge of SQL.
• Experience deploying analytical models into production environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to lead projects end‑to‑end translating business challenges into data‑driven solutions.
• EU citizenship or a valid EU work permit for Germany is mandatory.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and performance‑based bonuses.

Hybrid working model with flexibility and modern office space in Munich.

28 days of annual leave, additional wellness days and flexible working hours.

Access to conferences, professional certifications and continuous learning programs.

Private health insurance and comprehensive employee benefits.

Inclusive international team culture with real autonomy and growth potential.

Join Us!

If you’re ready to apply your analytical expertise and operations‑research skills to real‑world challenges in an innovative environment we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take your next career step with Kats Recruitment where data meets purpose.