Data Scientist

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that approximately 80% of world trade is carried by sea?

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?

Join Wärtsilä Voyage, a leading technology company in the Marine and Energy sectors, as we drive innovation towards a cleaner, more sustainable future.

We are looking for a Data Scientist to contribute to our global Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) and Port Management Information Systems (PMIS) product lines.
Using data from a variety of sources, including navigation data on vessel movements, port schedules, weather data and other sources, we develop AI services that provide information for the next-generation system, enabling a new level of safety and decarbonization, while improving operational efficiency.
 

The preferred location for the position is in Helsinki, Finland.
 

As Data Scientist, your work will focus on these responsibilities: 

• Conceptualizing and specifying solution requirements together with business stakeholders
• Formalizing tasks and researching different approaches to solve it
• Design and develop machine learning applications and algorithms
• Build and optimize machine learning pipelines
• Mathematical background: statistics and understanding of classical machine learning algorithms
• Experience in software development in Python
• Machine learning stack ( NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-Learn, Pytorch)
• Web application stack ( Fastapi/Flask)
• Strong ability to communicate abstract concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications/ nice to have:

• Familiarity with geospatial data
• Data engineering experience
• Experience with Azure cloud services (blob storage, functions, ml pipelines)
• Challenging tasks require strong problem-solving skills.

• Experience in the maritime industry, particularly in port operations or maritime logistics, is highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of supply chain and logistics practices is also beneficial.

 
Additional Information: Competitive salary and benefits package.
 
Why you and us? 

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative. 

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition? 

We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future. 

Contact & next steps 

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout. 

For further questions please reach out to Hollanti Juha, Head of Ports Software Development and Architecture through juha.hollanti@wartsila.com with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to). 

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!

Last application date: 21/11/2024 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com. 

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