Data Scientist Personalization (m/f/d)

Company Description

Job Description

Join our Data Science team and make the magic happen. We drive business processes like pricing and many more with the use of sophisticated algorithms. For this purpose, we design, develop, and maintain state of the art machine learning models and manifold optimization solvers as well as simulation models. Are you ready to join a team where your work will enhance the experience of millions of our customers and have a direct impact on our business success? Apply now and join our journey.

YOUR ROLE AT SIXT

• You engage with technical, product, and business stakeholders to translate business problems into technical solutions
• You design, develop, and test personalization solutions focusing on sorting, filtering, and recommendations
• You create and refine forecasting models using time series and machine learning methods to capture customer preferences
• You formulate and solve complex optimization problems (linear, nonlinear, dynamic, stochastic) through personalization to maximize defined KPIs
• You stay updated on the latest research in personalization techniques but are not afraid to use classical solutions when relevant
• You work closely with product managers, MLOps engineers, and software developers to deploy end-to-end solutions and continuously improve models

YOUR SKILLS MATTER

• Machine Learning & Forecasting You are proficient in modern ML techniques (regression, classification, causal inference, reinforcement learning)
• Personalization Expertise: You have a proven track record of implementing or optimizing solutions for personalization of items or discounts (recommendation systems, ranking, sorting)
• Programming Skills You have expertise in Python for data analysis, modeling, and production deployment. You have experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and cloud technologies (preferably AWS)
• Analytical Mindset You show the ability to translate complex business problems into actionable analytical tasks and clearly communicate findings to various audiences
• Approach You interact efficiently with stakeholders in business, product, software development engineering, and data science
• Communication You communicate fluently in English and appreciate cultural diversity

WHAT WE OFFER

• Work-life balance Enjoy 30 days of vacation and up to 50% remote work, including up to 30 days per year in European countries (EU, CH & UK), as well as flexible working hours
• Office Perks Stay active and healthy with our modern SIXT Gym, and various recreational activities, including a gaming area and the SIXT choir. Plus, enjoy our premium employee restaurant, offering more than just the standard canteen
• Support for Community Engagement Take a day each year to volunteer with the ""Drying Little Tears"" children's aid foundation, an initiative of Regine Sixt
• Great Employee Benefits Benefit from discounts on SIXT rent, share, ride, and SIXT+ services, car leasing offers, and special deals with partners on travel, tech, clothing, and more
• Mobility allowance We support you with a mobility allowance of 20€ per month
• Enhance your future Support with your retirement planning and capital-forming benefits

Additional Information

About the department:
Engineers take note: cutting edge technology is waiting for you! We don't buy, we primarily do it all ourselves: all core systems, whether in the area of car sharing, car rental, ride hailing and much more, are developed and operated by SIXT itself. Our technical scope ranges from cloud and on-site operations through agile software development. We rely on state-of-the-art frameworks and architectures and strive for a long-term technical approach. Exciting? Then apply now!

About us:
We are a leading global mobility service provider with sales of €3.07 billion and around 9,000 employees worldwide. Our mobility platform ONE combines our products SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (cab, driver and chauffeur services), SIXT+ (car subscription) and gives our customers access to our fleet of 222,000 vehicles, the services of 1,500 cooperation partners and around 1.5 million drivers worldwide. Together with our franchise partners, we are present in more than 110 countries at 2,098 rental stations. At SIXT, a first-class customer experience and outstanding customer service are our top priorities. We focus on true entrepreneurship and long-term stability and align our corporate strategy with foresight. Want to take off with us and revolutionize the world of mobility? Apply now!