Staff / Principal Data Scientist

Staff / Principal Data ScientistGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from XcedeOne of the largest clothing retailers in Europe is hiring a Staff / Principal Data Scientist to join their growing team. With 1,000+ stores across Europe and Asia and over €4 billion in annual revenue, this brand is combining fashion with cutting-edge data science and they’re looking for someone to lead the way.The Position:Drive high-impact machine learning use cases across assortment planning, demand forecasting, and markdown optimisationOwn complex, business-critical data science projects end-to-end, from stakeholder discovery to deploymentBuild and deploy predictive models using Python, Spark, and modern ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, scikit-learn)Collaborate with data engineering and business teams to develop scalable, production-ready solutionsAct as a role model and hands-on contributor, mentoring junior data scientists and reviewing codePresent insights to senior stakeholders and influence strategic decision-makingHelp shape the long-term ML and AI strategy across the retail businessExperience:7+ years of data science or ML experience, ideally in retail, fashion, or e-commerceAdvanced knowledge of Python, SQL, and big data tech like SparkExperience with frameworks like scikit-learn, PyTorch, SparkMLStrong communicator, confident presenting to large groups (50–100 stakeholders)Proven experience leading projects and collaborating with cross-functional teamsFluent in German (C1+) and EnglishSTEM degree (Master’s or PhD preferred)Benefits & Details:Up to €140,000 salaryOffice-based role in modern Braunschweig HQ (relocation support available)30 days of holidayGenerous employee discount on productsStructured progression plan and L&D budgetAnnual capital-forming contributions (e.g., pension, savings)2-stage interview processFor more information, apply or contact Norman Cistovas.Seniority levelSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionScienceIndustriesRetail Apparel and FashionReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Xcede by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Data Scientist” roles.Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany 3 months agoHannover, Lower Saxony, Germany 3 months agoGoslar, Lower Saxony, Germany 1 month agoHannover, Lower Saxony, Germany 3 weeks agoHannover, Lower Saxony, Germany 2 months agoHannover, Lower Saxony, Germany 2 weeks agoHannover, Lower Saxony, Germany 4 months agoBurgwedel, Lower Saxony, Germany 2 weeks agoWolfsburg, Lower Saxony, Germany 3 months agoBrunswick, Lower Saxony, Germany 2 days agoHannover, Lower Saxony, Germany 21 hours agoHannover, Lower Saxony, Germany 6 hours agoHannover, Lower Saxony, Germany 5 days agoBurgdorf, Lower Saxony, Germany 4 days agoJUNIOR DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER AUTOMATED DRIVING (M/F/D)Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, Germany 4 months agoSenior Machine Learning / AI Engineer (all genders)Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany 2 weeks agoBrunswick, Lower Saxony, Germany 2 weeks agoBurgdorf, Lower Saxony, Germany 5 days agoBurgdorf, Lower Saxony, Germany 5 days agoMLOps Engineer (m/w/d) CI / CD & Inference ServicesHannover, Lower Saxony, Germany 1 week agoHannover, Lower Saxony, Germany 14 hours agoAlgorithm Engineer – Video Tracking & Sensor Fusion (m/f/d)Brunswick, Lower Saxony, Germany 3 months agoSenior Artificial Intelligence Specialist (all genders)Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany 2 weeks agoQPU Simulation Engineer (m/f/d) in an Emerging StartupHannover, Lower Saxony, Germany 1 week agoAlgorithm Engineer – Video Tracking & Sensor Fusion (m/f/d)Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany 1 week agoHannover, Lower Saxony, Germany 3 weeks agoHannover, Lower Saxony, Germany 5 days agoHannover, Lower Saxony, Germany 1 week agoHannover, Lower Saxony, Germany 4 months agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr