Senior Data Scientist

Jacobs; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lux Med medical care

Psychological support

Life insurance

My Benefit cafeteria system

Multisport card co-financing

Car/bike park sharing

Job summary

Jacobs in Poland seeks a highly autonomous Senior Data Scientist who operates at consulting and technical levels, combining hands-on engineering, data science, and solution architecture to deliver production-ready AI-enabled outcomes.

The role collaborates across engineering, business, and commercial teams to leverage data, AI, and cloud tech, driving measurable business value through data-driven insights and scalable analytics initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data science, advanced analytics, ML, or related field.
• Strong Python-based solutions experience.
• Experience working with LLMs and Generative AI technologies.
• Experience designing and delivering data, AI, or analytics solutions, incl. POCs.
• Knowledge of Data Engineering, APIs, integrations, and cloud tech.
• Ability to translate business challenges into technical solutions and delivery plans.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support internal engineering use cases involving data analysis, system integrations, and AI-powered solutions leveraging LLM and Generative AI
• Design and build proof-of-concepts and prototypes for internal teams and external clients
• Develop enterprise-scale solutions that improve employee productivity, business processes, and knowledge accessibility across the organization
• Support life sciences, sales, and business teams through data-driven insights, automation, AI-enabled workflows, and intelligent document generation
• Translate business challenges into technical solutions while working directly with stakeholders, developers, and platform teams
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define solution approaches and support successful delivery
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend scalable approaches for AI, data, and analytics initiatives

Skills

Data science

ML

Generative AI

LLMs

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Education

Tools

Python

Cloud platforms

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

We are looking for a highly autonomous Senior Data Scientist who can operate at both consulting and technical levels. The role combines hands-on engineering, data science, solution architecture, and stakeholder engagement to identify opportunities, design solutions, and deliver production-ready outcomes.

The successful candidate will work across engineering, business, and commercial domains, helping teams leverage data, AI, and emerging technologies to solve complex challenges and deliver measurable business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Support internal engineering use cases involving data analysis, system integrations, and AI-powered solutions leveraging LLM and Generative AI


• Design and build proof-of-concepts and prototypes for internal teams and external clients


• Develop enterprise-scale solutions that improve employee productivity, business processes, and knowledge accessibility across the organization


• Support life sciences, sales, and business teams through data-driven insights, automation, AI-enabled workflows, and intelligent document generation


• Translate business challenges into technical solutions while working directly with stakeholders, developers, and platform teams


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define solution approaches and support successful delivery


• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend scalable approaches for AI, data, and analytics initiatives

Here’s what you’ll need

• 5+ years in data science, advanced analytics, machine learning, or a related field


• Strong software engineering foundations and hands-on technical expertise in Python based solutions


• Experience working with LLMs and Generative AI technologies


• Experience designing and delivering data, AI, or analytics solutions, including proof-of-concepts and prototypes


• Knowledge of Data Engineering principles, APIs, integrations, and cloud-based technologies


• Ability to translate business challenges into technical solutions and practical delivery approaches


• Strong solution design, problem-solving, and analytical capabilities


• Ability to independently drive initiatives from discovery through delivery


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

We offer

• Rewarding employment full-time employment/b2b contract with a salary that matches your qualifications


• Hybrid work model - candidates are required to work from our Kraków or Warsaw office at least two days per week. The remaining working days may be performed remotely from home


• Flexible hours - start your day anytime between 7:30 and 10:00 AM


• Comprehensive benefits, including Lux Med medical care, psychological support, life insurance, My Benefit cafeteria system, Multisport card co-financing, and a car/bike park sharing system


• Co‑financed holidays - enjoy \"Wczasy pod Grusza\" for a well‑deserved break


• Global projects - engage in exciting international projects


• Inclusive networks - join our diverse employee networks like Women's Network, OneWorld, PRISM, Careers Network, Green Team, SpeakUp, Collectively, and more


• Continuous learning - participate in our Graduate Development Program, Learners’ Community, and self-learning platforms


• Language courses - enhance your skills with courses in English, German, and Polish

We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disabilities, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. Find out more about life at Jacobs. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team

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