* Employment Type: Full-Time, indefinite term
* Salary Range: €100,000 - €155,000 per year gross depending on seniority level
* Office-first work setup
Your Responsibilities
* Lead the technical implementation of Flexa data science initiatives and projects from ideation and model development through deployment and maintenance, ensuring robust and high-quality solutions.
* Research, develop, and adapt algorithms that unlock capacity in the distributed energy system through optimized aggregation and dispatch concepts, forecasting per household and aggregate, and identifying opportunities to distribute intelligence.
* Mentor and guide Flexa data scientists, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
* Foster technical excellence, drive best practices, and contribute to our open, data-driven engineering culture.
* Strategic Product Development: Drive the advancement of our product development roadmap, ensuring scalable and efficient solutions that expand the reach of our platform.
* Collaborate within Flexa cross-functional teams and with partner companies to ensure alignment with product and business goals.
* Keep Flexa at the forefront of scientific innovation within the energy sector.
Your Profile
* University degree (Master or PhD) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields, focusing on data science, Machine Learning, or optimization.
* 7+ years of industry experience in applied data science or Machine Learning.
* 4+ years of industry experience in a technical leadership role overseeing data science initiatives.
* Proficiency in software development and practices, with strong expertise in Python.
* Extensive hands-on experience in developing, deploying, and monitoring Machine Learning models in production.
* Experience working in the cloud, ideally AWS, with emphasis on data and Machine Learning tools like SageMaker, S3, and DynamoDB.
* Ability to handle multiple complex data science challenges simultaneously, from conceptualization to delivery in fast-paced environments.
* Proven record of guiding data scientists to contribute to the organization’s financial performance.
* Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders in a cross-functional setting.
Skills to Set You Apart
* Optimization expertise: experience with optimization problems and methodologies.
* Industry knowledge: experience in the energy industry, particularly energy trading or similar fields.
* Experience in time series data processing, analysis, and forecasting, especially in streaming settings.
* Hands-on experience with big data technologies such as Spark and Dask, container orchestration frameworks like Kubernetes, and handling Machine Learning models at scale.
At Flexa, we value diversity of backgrounds and experiences. You don’t need to meet 100% of the preferred qualifications to add value to our team. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.
Your Compensation Package and Benefits
* Virtual Share Options: All employees receive virtual share options.
* Professional Development: Annual budget of €3,000 for coaching, training, books, etc.
* Health & Sport Subsidy: Subsidized sports facility memberships.
* Public Transportation Subsidy: Monthly subsidy for public transport tickets.
* Meal Vouchers: Digital vouchers for meals on working days.
* Work Equipment: MacBook or Windows Laptop, iPhone (for private use), ergonomic workplace.
* Regular Team Events: Knowledge sessions, afterwork, sports, offsites, celebrations, etc.
A Short Note from Your Future Lead
Hi there!
I'm Sebastien Schikora, CTO at Flexa. My career spans roles in the energy sector, including CTO at KONUX, Sr. Manager at Tesla, VP at NES Corporation, and various roles at Echelon Corporation and Hewlett Packard. I focus on pushing technology boundaries and fostering a collaborative, innovative environment. If you’re excited about joining our international team and contributing to groundbreaking tech solutions, I encourage you to apply. Looking forward to working together!
About us
Flexa, a joint venture between Enpal and Entrix, delivers a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) that provides energy cost savings and supports the transition to 100% renewable electricity. We integrate hardware and customer interfaces to control energy assets with high precision, optimizing market participation and maximizing customer flexibility and returns on energy markets.
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