Senior Data Scientist | Senior Data Scientist (1003)

Office fédéral de l'informatique et de la télécom. OFIT

Zollikofen, BE, Switzerland
Published Dec 12, 2025
Part-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This Senior Data Scientist role involves technically leading end-to-end Artificial Intelligence (AI) projects, from initial requirement definition through data engineering, model selection, production deployment, and continuous monitoring. You will collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to deliver robust, scalable AI solutions. A critical aspect of the role is identifying and prioritizing AI and automation use cases based on criteria like ROI, risk, ethics, and compliance with data protection laws (GDPR and Swiss law). Furthermore, you will mentor junior and experienced AI Engineers, establish best practices, conduct code reviews, and manage MLOps, CI/CD, and deployments across hybrid multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). This position is ideal for a seasoned developer with a Master's degree in a relevant field who is passionate about leveraging new information technologies in a cutting-edge, forward-thinking environment.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor's or, ideally, Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field. Ideally, certificates or further training in Generative AI.

Experience

  • At least 5 years in software development
  • At least 2 years in deploying AI projects into production
  • Proven experience as a Senior Developer integrating AI
  • Professional experience applying agile work methods and transversal management

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Intermediate)French (Fluent)

Additional

  • Knowledge of ethics, GDPR, and Swiss data protection law. Knowledge of data protection and privacy by design principles. Requires good knowledge of two official languages. Work location in Zollikofen, Switzerland, with possibility of remote work.