Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.
Job DescriptionIn Digital Solutions, we drive innovation for connected mobility and deliver cutting-edge digital products to our global fleet customers. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will be at the forefront of transforming data into intelligent, scalable solutions.
You will design, develop, and deploy advanced data science models that solve complex business challenges and deliver measurable impact. Working closely with Data Engineers, MLOps Engineers, and cross-functional teams, you will turn raw data into actionable insights and production-ready solutions that power smarter, safer, and more efficient mobility worldwide.
Key responsibilities:
• Lead technical development projects, including scope definition, concept design, and proof-of-concept, and report progress to stakeholders;
• Design and develop data science models to solve complex customer problems and conduct proof-of-concepts for feasibility and scalability;
• Build and deploy validated models into production-ready solutions, ensuring robustness, maintainability, and lifecycle management;
• Engage with business stakeholders to understand requirements, facilitate workshops, and translate technical topics into clear, non-technical language;
• Collaborate with MLOps Engineer and Data Engineers to realize data-driven projects;
• Mentor junior Data Scientists, review work, and organize knowledge-sharing sessions to foster best practices.
- Academic degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field;
- > 4 years of experience as a Data Scientist;
- Reliable team player with structured self-organized workstyle;
- Strong programming skills in Python and SQL;
- Expertise in machine learning and AI (supervised, unsupervised, deep learning, time-series);
- Proficiency in cloud and big data platforms;
- Advanced skills in exploratory data analysis and dashboarding;
- Hands-on experience with data engineering tools (e.g., Airflow);
- Solid understanding of MLOps and model deployment practices;
- Experience with Agile project management methods (Scrum, Kanban);
- Fluent English language skills (written and spoken).
Our offer:
- Integration in a challenging and international work environment;
- Flexible working model;
- Agile and collaborative working style;
- Continuous opportunities for the promotion of talent and training.
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Skills Required
- Academic degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- More than 4 years of experience as a Data Scientist
- Strong programming skills in Python and SQL
- Expertise in supervised learning, unsupervised learning, deep learning, and time-series modeling
- Proficiency with cloud and big data platforms
- Advanced exploratory data analysis and dashboarding skills
- Hands-on experience with data engineering tools such as Airflow
- Understanding of MLOps and model deployment practices
- Experience with Agile project management methods, including Scrum and Kanban
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Reliable teamwork and structured, self-organized workstyle
Continental Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health plans are often described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, and related programs (such as HSA/FSA) highlighted as strong components. Feedback suggests the quality of healthcare coverage is a meaningful part of overall compensation satisfaction.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings, including 401(k) plans with company contributions, are viewed favorably and frequently mentioned alongside competitive base pay. These plans are seen as a reliable pillar of the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, vacation/PTO, and other leave programs are presented as part of a broad benefits suite. The scope of time-off options contributes positively to perceived overall value.
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What We Do
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2020, Continental generated sales of €37.7 billion and currently employs around 235,000 people in 58 countries and markets. In 2021, the company celebrates its 150th anniversary.
