Senior Data Scientist
At a glance
Senior Data Science role at Clera. Berlin · full-time · €70,000–€110,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Put machine learning and data science methods into production to solve operational problems
- Turn complex datasets into forecasts, optimization models or other quantitative approaches
- Use AI coding assistants in your daily technical work and help build within a fast-moving startup
What you bring
- At least five years of technical experience in engineering, machine learning or a quantitative discipline
- Strong quantitative training, such as advanced mathematics education or comparable depth
- Regular use of coding assistants such as Claude Code, Cursor or similar platforms
- Experience joining an early startup and building a product or capability from the ground up
Who this fits
This role suits a senior, hands-on builder who can handle uncertain problems and evolving data. You’ll work in a hybrid Berlin role; you need to live there or relocate. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are available, and the environment is described as demanding.
From the employer
About the Role
Join an early-stage AI/ML team building data-driven solutions for retail supply chains. This role is suited to a technically strong, quantitatively minded builder who can turn ambiguous problems into practical, production-ready work.
What You'll Do
Develop and deploy machine learning and data science solutions for operational problems.
Work with complex data to build forecasting, optimization, or other quantitative models.
Use agentic AI coding tools in your day-to-day technical work and contribute in a fast-moving startup environment.
What We're Looking For
5 to 10+ years of technical experience, with an engineering, machine learning, or quantitative background; a data science title is not required.
Strong quantitative foundations, such as a rigorous mathematics or other quantitative degree from a highly selective university, or equivalent depth.
Daily experience with agentic AI coding tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, or similar.
Experience as an early startup hire, ideally among the first 15 employees, and the ability to build in a zero-to-one environment.
Production-focused technical skills and comfort working with ambiguity and evolving data. Retail or fresh produce experience is not required.
Based in Berlin or willing to relocate, and comfortable with a highly demanding startup environment.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: €70,000 to €110,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is available.
Location
Hybrid in Berlin, Germany. Relocation support is available.