Data Scientist (NLP Deep Learning Engineer)

Revolut; Portugal; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work™ certification

Focus on employee experience

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

A leading global financial technology company is seeking a Deep Learning Engineer in Portugal to develop cutting-edge AI solutions. The role involves building innovative features such as chatbots and personal assistants, utilizing advanced deep learning technology, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has a strong background in natural language processing, a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, and excellent skills in Python and SQL. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact millions of customers with innovative financial products.

Qualifications

• Experience in deep learning, especially with LLMs.
• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, computer science, or engineering.
• Excellent knowledge of Python and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Build AI-driven features such as chatbots and personal assistants.
• Develop backend features utilizing deep learning.
• Collaborate with teams to address deep learning challenges.

Skills

Deep learning

Natural language processing

Python

SQL

Probability and statistics fundamentals

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM major

Tools

Programming Languages (Java, Scala, C++)

Job description

About Revolut

People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 70+ million customers get more from their money every day.

As we continue our lightning‑fast growth, two things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 13 000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.

About The Role

Our Data Science team solves complex problems with smart, practical solutions and improves how customers experience Revolut. Our Deep Learning Engineers are at the forefront of GenAI and LLM integration, building transformative products that range from user‑facing tools to advanced process optimisation. We’re looking for a Deep Learning Engineer to work with the most advanced LLMs available, developing solutions that have a tangible impact on millions of customers worldwide. You’ll collaborate cross‑functionally with Product Owners, Software Engineers, Data Analysts, and Operations Managers to deliver automated, scalable solutions that elevate and revolutionise customer interaction.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building AI‑driven features from scratch, like personal assistants, chatbots, copilots, and more
• Developing user‑focused and backend features using deep learning
• Delivering impactful, scalable, data‑driven AI solutions
• Collaborating with Product, Engineering, and Data teams to solve deep learning challenges
• Integrating cutting‑edge AI technologies to drive innovation at Revolut

What You’ll Need

• Experience in deep learning within natural language processing area and large language models
• A bachelor’s degree in a STEM major (mathematics, computer science, engineering)
• Excellent knowledge of data science (Python, SQL) and production tools
• A deep understanding of probability and statistics fundamentals
• Big‑picture thinking to correctly diagnose problems and productionise research
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to partner with Product Owners and business heads

Nice to have

• A master’s or PhD in a quantitative discipline
• Solid experience with additional programming languages, such as Java, Scala, C++
• Experience at a large tech company worth >$15B
• School/university Olympic medal competitions in physics, maths, economics, or programming

Building a global financial super app isn’t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that’s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We’re not just doing this because it’s the right thing to do. We’re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard‑working team.

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