Ci&T
AI

[Job-00025] Senior Data Scientist, Portugal

Ci&T · Remoto, PT

Actively hiring Posted 6 months ago

We are tech transformation specialists, uniting human expertise with AI to create scalable tech solutions.

With over 8,000 CI&Ters around the world, we’ve built partnerships with more than 1,000 clients during our 30 years of history. Artificial Intelligence is our reality.

We are looking for a passionate and versatile Data Scientist to join our global team at CI&T. In this role, you will apply statistical modeling, machine learning, and advanced analytics to solve real-world problems for some of the world’s largest brands. You will work with structured and unstructured data, experiment with algorithms, and build data-driven solutions that drive business impact.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Understand complex business challenges and translate them into data science problems.
  • Explore, analyze, clean, and model structured and unstructured datasets from various sources.
  • Design and implement machine learning models, statistical tests, and optimization strategies.
  • Conduct experimentation using A/B testing, uplift modeling, and simulation frameworks.
  • Deliver Proof-of-Concepts and production-ready models within Agile and cross-functional teams.
  • Create and present data storytelling insights for both technical and business stakeholders.
  • Contribute to model explainability, fairness, and responsible AI practices.
  • Stay updated on academic and industry research, and promote innovative solutions.

Requirements:

  • Proficiency in Python (pandas, scikit-learn, statsmodels, etc.) and SQL.
  • Experience building and validating ML models: regression, classification, clustering, dimensionality reduction, forecasting.
  • Strong knowledge of data wrangling, feature engineering, and statistical hypothesis testing.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and scalable data/ML tools (e.g., Databricks, BigQuery, SageMaker).
  • Familiarity with Git and experimentation frameworks.
  • Experience with model deployment and integration into digital products or services.
  • Business acumen and a consulting mindset to help translate insights into impact.
  • Advanced communication skills in English (written and spoken), able to work in multicultural teams.

Nice to Have:

  • Knowledge of Explainable AI techniques.
  • Exposure to graph analytics, recommender systems, or NLP applications.
  • Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Plotly, Streamlit).
  • Understanding of data governance, quality, and security (including GDPR).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD and MLOps practices (e.g., MLflow, DVC).

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Why join us?

  • Competitive Salary
  • Generous paid vacation days
  • Generous sick time
  • 100% paid health & dental benefits starting day one
  • Annual profit-sharing distribution
  • Paid parental leave
  • Dedicated career advisor

And so much more…

Collaboration is our superpower, diversity unites us, and excellence is our standard.

We value diverse identities and life experiences, fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe work environment. We encourage applications from diverse and underrepresented groups to our job positions.

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