Senior Principal Data Scientist - AI Lead (Vienna)

Responsibilities

The Senior Principal Data Scientist - AI Lead will be the point of contact for Public Sector / Government stakeholders and will be responsible for end-to-end AI solution delivery.

This role will partner with U.S. government agencies on programs that depend on trusted entity data, validation, and risk insight.

Requirements

• Data expertise: Strong skills in data analysis, manipulation, and processing for training and evaluating AI models.
• Experience leading large-scale digital transformations in IT Operations for global.
• 10+ years of professional Data science / ML/AI development experience with a preference working with Government / public sector clients.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML Technologies: Solid grasp of machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and hands‑on experience on AI automation.
• Leadership and team management: Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, foster innovation, and manage the full software development lifecycle.
• Strong programming skills: Expertise in languages like Python, Java, or Go, essential for developing and deploying AI solutions.
• Cloud platform knowledge: Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP for deploying and scaling AI applications.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Capability to identify opportunities, define technical roadmaps, and align AI solutions with business objectives.
• Excellent communication and collaboration: The ability to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and foster cross‑functional teamwork.
• Problem‑solving and critical thinking: Exceptional analytical skills to identify challenges, develop innovative solutions, and optimize system performance.
• Adaptability and continuous learning: Commitment to staying updated with the rapidly evolving AI landscape and embracing new technologies.
• Ethical considerations and bias mitigation: Understanding and addressing the ethical implications of AI, ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability.
• Significant experience in IT and solution architecture roles with a focus on automation, infrastructure, or cloud.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing AI/ML solutions especially in IT operations, infrastructure management, or business process automation.