Senior Data Scientist: AI for Mobility Solutions

Axians Portugal; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Axians Portugal is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join the Mobility business unit and drive data and AI solutions for clients. You will lead projects from idea through deployment, ensuring production-ready, scalable solutions and clear value measurement.

You will collaborate with engineers, analysts and business stakeholders, guide methodological choices, and own delivery quality while maintaining strong client relationships and a hands-on approach to problem solving.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics or a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience; certifications in AI/ML or data science are an advantage.
• 3+ years of experience in data science or machine learning roles.
• Solid knowledge of Python and SQL, and experience with common ML frameworks (e.g. scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow)
• Proven experience taking solutions from prototype to production
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP), MLOps and building reliable platforms
• Comfortable working directly with clients and taking ownership of what you deliver
• Strong problem-solving mindset and a hands-on approach
• Able to communicate complex insights clearly to business audiences and influence decisions
• Interest in shaping how solutions and projects are built, not just executing them

Responsibilities

• Design, build and deploy data and AI solutions that address real client challenges in the Mobility space
• Make sure solutions are robust, scalable and ready for production, not just proofs of concept
• Contribute to defining project methodology, including scoping, success metrics, delivery phases and best practices for data and ML workflows
• Guide the project team on technical and methodological choices and give the project lead input on approach, priorities and risks
• Work closely with engineers, analysts, clients and business stakeholders to turn needs into practical solutions
• Track and communicate the value your solutions deliver
• Share knowledge with the team and help raise the bar on how we work with data and AI
• Nice to have experience in mobility, transport or automotive sector
• Familiarity with generative AI and LLM-based solutions

Skills

Python

SQL

ML frameworks

Production deployment

Client communication

Education

Master's degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

scikit-learn

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

Axians Portugal is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join the Mobility business unit and drive data and AI solutions for clients. You will lead projects from idea through deployment, ensuring production-ready, scalable solutions and clear value measurement.

You will collaborate with engineers, analysts and business stakeholders, guide methodological choices, and own delivery quality while maintaining strong client relationships and a hands-on approach to problem solving.