ELI T&I AI Senior Specialist

IT - Varese - Cascina Costa, Italy

Leonardo

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Job Description:

Within the Technology & Innovation (T&I) Area, we are looking for a Mid-Senior Data Scientist to join our AI Team, which focuses on applied research for autonomy-related products and industrial processes.

The selected candidate will be responsible for the following activities:

  • Leading the design, development, and implementation of models and products (computer vision is a plus).

  • Guiding and mentoring a team of junior data scientists through regular coaching, code reviews, and project supervision (git is mandatory).

  • Applying deep learning models for perception mainly (optimize, & fine tuning are mandatory , deploy on edge is a plus)

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams (Product, Digital Transformation, IT, Engineering) to ensure integration and deployment of AI solutions.

  • Ensuring model scalability and robustness across both cloud and edge environments.

  • Keeping up-to-date with the latest AI/ML advancements and contributing to the team’s continuous innovation efforts.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

  • Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, or related fields.

  • Aerospace/Aeronautics Degree with experience in AI is accepted

Seniority Level:

  • Senior (5–10 years of experience)

  • PhD counts as experience (and is a plus)

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

  • Strong experience in computer vision (segmentation, object detection, tracking).

  • Solid background in time series modeling is a plus

  • Proven ability to deploy ML models on cloud and/or edge computing platforms.

  • Proficiency in Python and major ML libraries (PyTorch, scikit-learn, etc.).

  • Familiarity with MLOps practices and tools for scalable deployment (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).

  • Experience with collaborative development and version control tools (e.g., Git). - mandatory

  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Language:

English C1 mandatory

Soft Skills:
We are looking for a proactive and flexible team member with strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset. The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent listening skills and is able to understand, synthesize, and clearly communicate client needs to both technical and non-technical team members. A natural aptitude for teamwork, curiosity, and a continuous learning attitude are essential to thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment.

If you are passionate about applied AI, eager to drive innovation, and excited to mentor the next generation of data scientists, we look forward to your application!

Seniority:

Primary Location:

IT - Varese - Cascina Costa

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Contract Type:

Permanent

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Category: Deep Learning Jobs

Tags: Computer Science Computer Vision Deep Learning Docker Engineering Git Industrial Kubernetes Machine Learning Mathematics ML models MLOps PhD Python PyTorch Research Scikit-learn

Perks/benefits: Career development Flex hours

Region: Europe
Country: Italy

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