Senior Data Scientist_remote(m/f/d)

Finmatics; Osterreich; Remote; PEN 226,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote within Europe

Buddy & onboarding

Flexible working hours

Modern equipment

Company events (Vienna)

Salary €65,000+ based on quals

Job summary

Finmatics – Your AI Accountant is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to advance our data science strategy and develop scalable ML solutions. You will own end-to-end ML pipelines, work with stakeholders to translate needs into concrete models, and optimize LLM-based workflows across domains.

The role emphasizes collaboration, modern language models, and data-driven decision making. Fully remote within Europe with flexible hours and a competitive salary.

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 optimising 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

Responsibilities

• Strategic Contribution: Shape and implement the company’s data science strategy
• Identify strategic opportunities to leverage data for business value
• Technical Expertise: Command full stack for development and deployment of ML solutions
• Develop and maintain scalable machine learning models and data pipelines
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and provide insights

Skills

Python

LLM models

Data pipelines

Cost optimization

LLM frameworks

Fine-tuning

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Data Science, CS, Statistics

Tools

Spark

Hadoop

Airflow

Data Warehouses / Data Lakes

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 optimising 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
• 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!
• The minimum salary for this position is € 65.000,- overpayment possible depending on qualifications

Join us and help shape the future of data science!