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Finmatics is a fast-growing software as a service (SaaS) company that provides artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to thousands of businesses of all sizes. Our mission is to automate financial & accounting processes in order to eliminate unnecessary manual tasks.
Overview
As a Staff Data Scientist (m/f/d) at Finmatics, you will play a leading role in shaping our advanced AI solutions, especially those leveraging modern Large Language Models (LLMs). You will lead small teams, manage projects end-to-end, and work closely with leadership to define the company’s data science strategy. This position combines hands-on technical work with strategic thinking and close cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
* Lead and inspire a small, high-performing team of data scientists and engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
* Own projects end-to-end: drive design, development, and deployment of LLM-powered solutions—from idea to impact—ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals.
* Shape strategy: collaborate with leadership to define Finmatics’ data science roadmap and uncover opportunities where data can create real business value.
* Build scalable systems: develop robust ML models and data pipelines using modern tools and frameworks, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
* Bridge teams & insights: partner with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, translate them into actionable solutions, and communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
* Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
* Proven experience leading teams and delivering complex machine learning projects.
* Deep expertise in modern language models (LLMs), including prompting techniques, fine-tuning, and related tooling.
* Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, R, or similar) and solid knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
* Hands-on experience in data engineering, data management, and building scalable ML systems.
* Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and communicate effectively across teams.
What we offer
* Be part of shaping the future of financial workflows using the latest technical possibilities.
* Pleasant working atmosphere in the middle of Vienna
* Possibility to work remote
* Open and honest corporate culture
* Independent work and short decision-making paths
* Motivated, dynamic team and flat hierarchies
* Additional benefits include a subsidized lunch menu in our office ("Schrankerl"), a selection of free fruit and snacks as well as company and team events
* Job ticket for Wiener Linien
* The minimum salary for this position is €68.000,-, with overpayment possible depending on qualifications
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
Industries
* Consumer Services
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Innere Stadt, Vienna, Austria
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