Head of Data Science (m/f/d)

Overview

We are hiring for the Head of Data Science (m/f/d) role at stenon. Stenon offers the world’s first real-time soil analysis solution for agriculture, leveraging an IoT platform with intelligent sensor fusion, artificial intelligence and data analysis to provide data for cultivation optimization and value for farmers.

Position

We seek a versatile and experienced Head of Data Science who will drive and expand our soil nutrient machine learning and new data-driven features to help customers make better agronomic decisions in real time. You will report directly to the CTO.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Data-Science Team
• Be responsible for a core pillar of stenon's products
• Scale our soil nutrient modelling to support more regions across the world
• Oversee planning, execution and delivery of Data Science projects
• Be part of the stenon leadership team and collaborate across functions with Product, Commercial and Engineering
• Own the Data Science strategy, vision and roadmap, enhancing stenon's agronomy intelligence layer with additional features and data sources

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years of hands-on experience in Data Science products
• Experience in managing and mentoring people
• Advanced Degree in Engineering or Science
• Proven track record of managing complex projects from start to finish
• Exceptional understanding of statistical concepts
• Experience in geo-spatial and/or sensor data processing is considered a plus
• Experience writing and maintaining Python code and the full ML lifecycle, incl. libraries like scikit-learn, PyTorch as well as ML-Ops infrastructure like MLflow, DVC
• A strong sense for data and code quality and the ability to push for high standards
• Experience working directly with internal stakeholders (Product, Commercial, Engineering)
• Very good communication and English language skills - verbal and written

Benefits

• A fully remote or hybrid work setup - work anywhere in Germany
• A role within a highly productive and supportive team full of dedicated, hard-working professionals
• An agile work environment with flat hierarchies and an international team
• Permanent full-time position with flexible work hours
• Company provided laptop
• Home office allowance
• ABC Berlin/Potsdam Travel pass if needed
• Team building and company retreats: Last year we went to Gran Canaria for a company retreat

About Stenon

We are on a mission to make soil data accessible in real-time, thus changing how farmers can cultivate their land. We value transparency and honesty to become as performant as possible. With an open yet always constructive feedback culture, we learn from each other and improve continuously. We have high standards and reward performance, but at the same time, we want to work with positive people who treat their colleagues exceptionally well.

Are you interested? We look forward to receiving your application! Please send your CV and cover letter.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting