Data Scientist (F/M/X)

**This position is available for residents in Austria
Location: Graz, Austria

About us 

Ascent is a design-led software, data and cloud business that specialises in advanced analytics and AI.  We are an engineering business. We design, build and manage cloud-native products, solutions, platforms & experiences on Azure. 
Our pan-European community of engineers, architects, data scientists and digital consultants helps customers take on challenges and opportunities, so they can do something new, or do existing things better. From global insurance, pharma, healthcare and retail to smart home devices, space exploration and cricket - we get to work with some of the sharpest minds in the brightest businesses.   
 

Your responsibilities 

As our next Data Scientist you take care of implementing data-driven solutions together with other data scientists, data engineers and the client’s technical team:  

• Implementation of proof of concepts in AI, data science, and machine learning  
• Data preparation, model implementation, and development of productionizable high-quality code in Python are your daily business 
• Close collaboration with your team members in the conception of data science and AI solutions for our clients 
• Assisting in workshops with the client’s team 
• You will work in different industries on various data science and AI use-cases 

Skills and experience 

• You have an educational background in the field of Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics or similar  
• Knowledge in implementing machine learning pipelines in either Python or R with proficiency of the respective libraries (caret, dplyr, tidyverse or scikit-learn, pandas, numpy etc.) is required 
• Solid understanding of statistics and mathematics 
• Experience in working on GenAI related projects (e.g. with langchain, chainlit, RAG, LLMs) 
• Nice-to-have: Experience with cloud-based environments or advanced technologies like Spark, Tensorflow or Keras 
• Motivation and passion for learning new things and honing your skills 
• You are fluent in both German and English 
• Minimum monthly gross salary: € 3.800 (14 times per year, based on 38,5h/week, no all-in contract). However, we always ensure to offer a competitive salary adjusted to your qualifications and experience. 

Working at Ascent  

At Ascent, we promote a healthy work-life balance with hybrid working and flexibility. Enjoy great benefits like 30 days of vacation, workation, childcare allowance, lunch vouchers, and transport allowance.Your well-being matters to us, which is why we offer access to Well-Being Coaches. 

We take your growth seriously, supporting your professional development with training, certifications, and regular feedback. Our workplace is modern, fun, and truly lives by our values: Empathy, Energy, and Audacity. 

As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster inclusion and belonging. No one is treated less favorably due to gender, background, age, or disability. Need adjustments during the application process? Just let us know. 

*Benefits may vary from each country