AI & Data Science Engineering Expert (m/f/d) for Vantage Towers

## The opportunity\n\nAt Vantage Towers, we\u2019re on a mission to power Europe\u2019s sustainable digital transformation. As a leading tower company, we\u2019re ushering in an era of technology-driven advances to help connect people, businesses, and internet-enabled devices like never before. We combine the scale, stability and quality of our tower network with the agility, optimism and energy of a start-up.\n\nAs part of our team, you\u2019ll work in a dynamic and multicultural environment that embraces open communication, collaboration and teamwork. If you\u2019re ready to take responsibility and shape the future of telco infrastructure with us, then let\u2019s level up in your career and reach the top \u2013 together.\n\n## Your contribution\n\nThe Expert AI \u0026 Data Science Engineer will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and deploying AI models that solve real business problems and drive value creation based on VT data assets. Covering the full AI lifecycle\u2014from data exploration to automated deployment\u2014you will work cross-functionally to ensure scalable, responsible, and secure AI integration. Your core responsibilities include:\n\n * Develop and operationalize machine learning and generative AI models for high-impact business use cases.\n\n * Design and implement data science models, including feature engineering and rapid prototyping.\n\n * Build and automate AI pipelines, integrating them into business processes and tools.\n\n * Manage the full AI lifecycle, including MLOps, monitoring, retraining, and governance alignment.\n\n * Design and deploy GenAI applications such as content summarization, intelligent document processing, and chatbot assistants.\n\n * Collaborate with data engineers and architects to align AI components with enterprise data architecture.\n\n * Translate complex AI models into actionable business insights through compelling storytelling.\n\n\n\n\n## What makes you stand out\n\nWe are looking for a professional who demonstrates these competencies and soft skills:\n\n * Ability to identify and prioritize AI opportunities based on business value and feasibility.\n\n * Strong stakeholder communication skills, with the ability to explain AI/GenAI capabilities and limitations.\n\n * Curious, adaptable mindset with a drive to stay ahead of AI innovation trends.\n\n * Analytical depth and a proven ability to develop and fine-tune generative models (LLMs, etc.).\n\n * A true team player, ready to work closely with BI and automation teams to operationalize insights.\n\n\n\n\n## You must have\n\n * University degree (Bachelor\u2019s or Master\u2019s) in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.\n\n * Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in building and deploying machine learning models.\n\n * At least 2 years working with cloud-based AI services, preferably on Google Cloud Platform (e.g., Vertex AI, BigQuery ML).\n\n * Strong proficiency in Python and experience with ML/GenAI libraries (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Hugging Face, OpenAI SDK).\n\n * Proven experience with LLM-based applications, RAG patterns, and agentic workflows.\n\n * Knowledge of MLOps and GenAIOps workflows, including model versioning and performance tracking.\n\n * Fluency in Business English (C1 level written and spoken).\n\n\n\n\n## What we offer\n\n * A diverse, multicultural setup based on our values \u2013 Accountability, Respect, Teamwork, and Trust \u2013 and the unique opportunity to shape the organisation \n * An attractive salary package\n * Meal Allowance: Delivered on Pluxee card - \u20ac10.20/day\n * Pension Plan\n * Full Health Insurance: For employees and co-payment for family members\n * Life Insurance\n * 7 extra vacation days: 4 flexible, plus 3 fixed \u2014 1 on Carnival, 1 on Christmas, and half a day on Easter and New Year\u0027s.\n * Parking Slot\n\nInterested? Send us your CV with your desired salary. Depending on the role, we generally invite you to two rounds of interviews before you receive your offer.\n\n\n\n\nNot the right match? We have plenty of other opportunities to choose from in this department here.\n\n#LI-Hybrid\n