Our Company
WE ARE AGAIN AWARDED AS TOP ARBEITGEBER 2025!
At AP Sensing, we’re building on a success story that began in the garage of Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard. As an independent HP spin-off, we combine over 40 years of technological expertise with a passion for innovation.
Together we’ll continue to enhance infrastructure, protect people, and safeguard our planet. With a commitment to fiber optic sensing, we value every voice and empower growth. Join us in thinking ahead to create a smarter, safer world.
Your New Career
Are you an experienced machine learning engineer or data scientist team lead with a passion for leadership and innovation? Do you aspire to guide high-impact, cutting-edge AI solutions from idea to deployment in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment?
As a Data Science Team Lead you will combine technical expertise with people leadership. You will solve complex challenges using petabytes of high-velocity sensor data shaping the future of distributed fiber optic sensing (DFOS) applications around the globe.
Your Responsibilities
As Data Science Team Lead you will lead and grow a talented team of data scientists
* Lead, guide and mentor a high-performing data science team with full HR responsibility fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
* Drive hands-on product development of high-impact AI solutions ensuring alignment with product and business goals and successful market launch.
* Stay ahead of emerging trends in relevant fields of AI, ML, DFOS and Intelligent Metering and actively support its adoption across projects
* Ensure technical rigor through code reviews, architecture guidance, and application of best practices in MLOps and ML engineering.
* Guide agile execution of data science projects, using structured project planning, backlog management, and iterative delivery methods.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, engineering teams, executive management and customers aligning with product and organizational goals.
* Implement and improve processes by following and evolving existing internal quality and product development processes.
Your Profile
* 7+ years of hands-on experience in developing and deploying data science products, with 2+ years in a team lead role with HR responsibility.
* Proven track record of delivering successful AI products, preferably in sensor-heavy industrial applications.
* Demonstrated hands-on mentality with strong experience across all stages of the MLOps Lifecycle; cloud experience is a plus.
* Strong expertise in Deep Learning, Computer Vision and Signal Processing, experience in Intelligent Metering or DFOS is a plus.
* Strong expertise in Deep Learning, Computer Vision and Signal Processing, experience in Intelligent Metering or DFOS is a plus.
* Practical experience in edge AI deployment, real-time inferencing on high velocity data and training on petabyte-scale data .
* Strong Python programming skills and solid knowledge of frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn.
* Strong background in agile project management, with experience in managing products from ideation to release.
* Ability to communicate complex ML concepts and results in a clear and engaging way to non-technical stakeholders.
* Fluency in English is required; German is a plus.
* Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related field. PhD is a plus.
Our Offer
* half-yearly bonus distribution (depending on company performance)
* annual salary increases
* holiday bonus
* christmas bonus
* AP Sensing Card with 50 Euro credit per month
* permanent employment contract with job security
* company pension scheme
* participation in the Corporate Benefits Program
* meal subsidy for in-house canteen
* free drinks and fresh fruit
* job-bike offer
* career opportunities due to steady, healthy company growth
* flat hierarchies and very collegial relationship with managers
* very positive and appreciative working atmosphere
* international and intercultural team
* flexible working hours and home office options
* company laptop for everyone
* ideal work-life balance
* regular company and team events
* employee training and education
* new and fully equipped kitchen with high-tech coffee machine
* kiosk in the building
* large, bright and air-conditioned offices
* modern office equipment with creative spaces
* height-adjustable desks for ergonomic working
* 2 minutes to the S-Bahn and motorway
* free parking spaces
* sports facilities: weekly jogging group and fitness coach
* showers available (for cyclists or "lunch break joggers")
Are you ready to play a BIG role in a small team instead of a SMALL role in a big team?
Then you are spot-on with us…
hr@apsensing.com
Contact: Ingrid Licht
Reference: 538G
AP Sensing GmbH
71034 Böblingen
www.apsensing.com