Data Scientist

**Data Scientist** Our client, a global technology leader and household brand requires a Senior Data Scientist to join its R&D team delivering Analysis of AI Systems Security.

You will be responsible for the following tasks:

- Explore and evaluate the latest techniques for security of AI systems
- Ideate and formulate hypothesis for novel methods development
- Design and conduct experiments to validate hypothesis
- Analyse results to identify and plan improvement opportunities
- Develop proofs of concept

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or other relevant degree
- Solid and proven experience in Data Analysis, Machine Learning and model development
- Good programming skills in Python and software Engineering best practices

HIGHLY DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
- Capability of producing high quality scientific documents and reports
- Proven experience in research environments (PhD with a high-level publication record is a plus)
- Experience with generating ideas for patent creation
- Experience with common tools for software maintenance (GitHub,)
- Experience or user knowledge of scrum mechanisms and tools (Jira, Rally,)
- The ability to integrate and be productive in multidisciplinary team, to assist and guide other team members when required, and to help improve the team's productivity
- A spontaneous curiosity and interest in AI and Security topics
- The ability to work independently and pro-actively
- A strong quality orientation, combined with a pragmatic attitude to deliver
- Strong command of English
- Excellent presentation, communication and writing skills
- Excellent documentation and effective summarization skills

Job start is ASAP. We are interested in both permanent and contractors. In the latter case we offer a contract for 12 months, with interest to keep the hired profile longer than one year.