In this role as a Lead Data Scientist, you will be contributing to the research of new algorithms and analysis of customer data. You will be responsible for performing statistical analyses on large datasets. You will use your software engineering skills to further develop our data analytics tools.

Your role encompasses the following key responsibilities:

• Research new anonymization algorithms including defining and verifying key metrics
• Apply machine learning techniques to extract insights and build predictive models
• Create data visualizations and dashboards to communicate findings effectively
• Demonstrate your findings on a regular basis to the team
• Generate ideas for new patents and participate in patenting process
• Participate in code reviews, providing objective feedback and improving overall software quality
• Actively participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement and other Agile ceremonies with the team

You are a passionate engineer and are willing to quickly learn new things.You have a unique blend of data analysis expertise and programming proficiency, with a focus on data protection and machine learning. Furthermore you have :

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science or equivalent field 
• Seven to ten years of overall work experience including 5+ years of experience in data analysis and software development
• Strong proficiency in Python programming (including pandas)
• Expertise in machine learning algorithms and their applications
• Solid understanding of statistical analysis and data visualization techniques
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Being able to work autonomously
• Willingness to ensure the quality of your own code
• Upper-intermediate level of written and spoken English, ability to articulate and communicate clearly complex topics.

What we offer:

• A great work-life balance
• Hybrid working model
• Flexible working hours
• Competitive base salary plus incentives
• Challenging problems to solve
• Collaborative and encouraging colleagues
• Regular feedbacks

HERE is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

HERE Technologies is a location data and technology platform company. We empower our customers to achieve better outcomes – from helping a city manage its infrastructure or a business optimize its assets to guiding drivers to their destination safely. At HERE we take it upon ourselves to be the change we wish to see. We create solutions that fuel innovation, provide opportunity and foster inclusion to improve people’s lives. If you are inspired by an  open world and driven to create positive change. Join us.  Learn more about us. Watch video

In this position you will be part of the HERE Anonymizer team, which provides a high-quality probe data anonymization solution. It transforms huge amounts of car trajectory data to comply with worldwide data protection laws and regulations. We are a small team of talented engineers located in Mumbai/India and Berlin/Germany. Our culture is founded on openness, collaboration and honesty, with colleagues who are brilliant in their field, helpful, resilient, loyal and strive for the best. One team in that everyone makes a difference and everyone is heard.