Senior AI Data Scientist

WHAT YOU'LL BUILD

We are looking for a AI Data Scientist with the mindset for highest level of service for our internal customers and support to take SAP’s Marketing Technology Stack to the next level as part of our transformation journey to achieve SAP’s goals. In your role as AI Data Scientist, you will be responsible for:

• Data Collection and Preparation: Collect, clean, integrate, and preprocess large, multi-source datasets, enforcing data quality, consistency, and reproducibility.
• Translate business problems into data science and machine learning solutions
• Feature Engineering: Design, select, and validate features from raw data to strengthen signal and improve model performance and robustness.
• Model Development and Training: Build and train machine learning models—spanning classical ML, deep learning, and NLP—choosing appropriate algorithms, architectures, and frameworks.
• Model Evaluation and Optimization: Evaluate models with relevant metrics; conduct error analysis, hyperparameter tuning, and calibration to maximize accuracy and efficiency.
• Deployment and Monitoring: Deploy models to production and establish scalable, reliable inference pipelines; instrument monitoring for performance, drift, and data quality to ensure SLAs are met.
• Communication and Collaboration: Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders; collaborate with engineers and other data scientists to deliver and operationalize AI solutions.
• Research and Innovation: Stay current with advances in AI/ML; experiment with new techniques to enhance existing models and develop novel solutions.

WHAT YOU BRING:

You have a track record of shipping production-grade data systems that are reliable, observable, and cost-efficient. You communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and turn ambiguous requirements into well-defined data products. You value ownership, code quality, and continuous improvement, mentoring peers and elevating standards.

• 7 - 12 years of hand-on experience as Data Scientist or similar
• Educational Background: Master’s or PhD in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field preferred.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit‑learn)
  • Solid foundation in statistics, probability, and machine learning
  • Experience with SQL and structured data analysis
  • Hands‑on experience with data visualization and storytelling Experience working in notebooks (Jupyter, Databricks).
  • Deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow or PyTorch)
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interrogate complex datasets and translate findings into clear, actionable insights.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, coupled with strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

WHERE YOU BELONG

Our Go-To-Market Services for Marketing team as part of the Customer & Partner unit within the global Corporate Processes & Information Technology (CPIT) Organization is responsible for the design, implementation and operations of IT solutions, supporting SAP’s core business processes mainly in Marketing and closely interacting with respective LoBs. Here, we act as the Businesses trusted advisor and expert, driving together the simplification, harmonization, and intelligence of business processes. We enable solutions for the Demand-to-Lead process area with the adoption of state-of-the-art solutions embracing innovation as well as new technologies to achieve higher effectiveness.

Besides our day-to-day business we are passionate about technology and always looking for new options to improve the way we work and deliver value to business. You want to make a difference – join us today!

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Requisition ID: 447259 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid