Data Scientist – Search squad

About us:  

Passion for food. Hunger for tech. We make METRO digital.  

Today technology is driving the world. And at METRO.digital we are driving the technology for one of the leading international wholesalers specializing in food - METRO. From e-commerce to checkout, to delivery software, we work on a wide range of products to make each day a success for our customers and colleagues. With passion and ownership, we build the future of wholesale.   

You are driving to create smart solutions for customers around the globe? You want to grow in a flexible environment? Let the right career opportunity find you and join us!  

How will you make an impact?  

As a Data Scientist in our Search Squad, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our customer-facing search experience. You will be the go-to expert for machine learning within the team, taking ownership of our search algorithms and driving their evolution. This is a unique opportunity to have a significant impact on a high-traffic, business-critical product. 

Please note that this role is open also for candidates in Brasov and Cluj.

Your Responsibilities:   

• Take ownership of the existing "Learning to Rank" ML algorithm, from understanding its current implementation to identifying areas for improvement. 
• Design, develop, and deploy a new, state-of-the-art search algorithm to replace the current one, with a focus on fine-tuning and performance optimization. 
• Tailor the search algorithm to our diverse customer categories, with a special focus on FSD customers, to provide a more personalized and relevant search experience. 
• Collaborate closely with the backend and frontend engineering teams to integrate and deploy your ML models in our production environment using Kubernetes and ArgoCD. 
• Work with our existing search infrastructure, which includes Solr and Elasticsearch for pre-filtering, to ensure seamless integration of your machine learning solutions. 
• Act as the subject matter expert for data science within the Search Squad, providing guidance and sharing your knowledge with a team of talented engineers. 

Required key competencies and qualifications:  

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Senior Data Scientist or a similar role, with a proven track record of delivering impactful ML solutions. 
• Expertise in machine learning, with a strong background in search, ranking, and recommendation systems. 
• Hands-on experience with the end-to-end machine learning lifecycle, from data exploration and model development to deployment and monitoring. 
• Proficiency in Python and its data science libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Polars). 
• Solid experience with SQL and/or Bigquery - working with large-scale datasets. 
• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP). 
• Experience with MLOps tools and platforms; specific experience with Kubernetes and ArgoCD for model deployment is highly desirable. 
• Familiarity with search technologies such as Solr or Elasticsearch. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. 
• A proactive and independent mindset, with the ability to drive projects forward in an autonomous data science role. 
• Familiarity with the wholesale/retail domain is a plus. 
• Fluency in English (both written and verbal).  

What we offer at METRO.digital?    

• Hybrid and agile work: thrive in a flexible, multicultural environment.

At METRO.digital, we promote work-life balance through a hybrid working model. You’ll be part of self-organizing, multicultural teams that collaborate in an agile setup.

• People development: when you grow so do we!

We want you to become the best version of yourself with individual and company-wide programs and trainings for people development. Focused among other on development, leadership, appreciation ... it´s time to upskill your career.

• Support with individual solutions: we are people-caring!

We offer support whenever you need it - at every stage of your professional journey.

Want to know more about all our benefits? Discover more here. 

Let´s connect soon. Apply for the role now!    

Position grade within our career framework: Data Scientist Grade 3 (Md7).