Senior Energy Forecasting Data Scientist (Rotterdam, Hybrid)

Selby Jennings; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a Senior Forecasting Data Scientist to drive advanced time-series forecasting for energy markets in the Rotterdam area. The role combines strong quantitative modelling with a commercial perspective, delivering production-ready forecasts that influence trading and asset management.

You will own the forecasting lifecycle—from data ingestion and feature engineering to deployment, monitoring and continuous improvement—working closely with quantitative, analytics and

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Physics, Data Science.
• 3-5+ years of experience developing, deploying, and maintaining forecasting models in production.
• Strong expertise in time-series forecasting, probabilistic forecasting, quantile regression, model calibration, and statistical model evaluation.
• Strong Python development skills.
• Experience with Docker, CI/CD, automated testing, and monitoring or MLOps.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain advanced time-series forecasting models.
• Develop probabilistic forecasts across multiple forecasting horizons.
• Analyse complex relationships between market, operational, and external data sources.
• Work with weather, consumption, production, telemetry, and market datasets.
• Deploy machine learning models into production environments.
• Implement model monitoring, validation frameworks, automated testing, and drift detection.
• Continuously improve forecasting performance and business outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with quantitative, analytical, and commercial stakeholders.
• Support the ongoing evolution of forecasting methodologies as market conditions change.

Skills

Time-series forecasting

Probabilistic forecasting

Quantile regression

Model calibration

Statistical model evaluation

Python development

Communication skills

Ownership mindset

Education

Master's or PhD in a quantitative discipline

Tools

Docker

CI/CD

Automated testing

Monitoring / MLOps

Job description

Selby Jennings is seeking a Senior Forecasting Data Scientist to drive advanced time-series forecasting for energy markets in the Rotterdam area. The role combines strong quantitative modelling with a commercial perspective, delivering production-ready forecasts that influence trading and asset management.

You will own the forecasting lifecycle—from data ingestion and feature engineering to deployment, monitoring and continuous improvement—working closely with quantitative, analytics and