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