Company Description
Welcome to SMG Swiss Marketplace Group! SMG is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a leading European digital company that simplifies people’s lives with forward-looking products. We operate leading marketplaces across various sectors including real estate, automotive, general classifieds, and finance & insurance. Our core values drive us: Better Together, Aim High, and Act Responsibly.
Job Description
Meet the Team!
At SMG, our strength lies in our people. Get to know some of the team members you could be working with:
- Janine Lee - Director Data - LinkedIn
- Dmytro Yurchenko - Senior Machine Learning Engineer - LinkedIn
- Vukasin Vasiljevic - Machine Learning Engineer - LinkedIn
- Marcel Schumacher - Data Product Manager - LinkedIn
As a Lead Data Scientist at Swiss Marketplace Group's Real Estate Business Unit, you will contribute to a data hub catering to the leading real estate platforms in Switzerland, including homegate.ch and immoscout24.ch. You will join a cross-functional, agile data team with an open mindset, eager to learn new skills and share knowledge.
The Lead Data Scientist will develop and implement data science solutions that foster business growth and innovation. This senior-level position emphasizes technical leadership with a hands-on approach and offers a clear path toward a technical career track.
About The Position
- You will design and implement data science and machine learning use cases to deliver value to our users and address business challenges.
- You will serve as the tech lead for data science projects and teams, ensuring alignment with business needs and value delivery.
- You will provide technical guidance, advocate for best practices, and foster team agreements related to those practices.
- You will perform exploratory data analysis on large and complex datasets to identify patterns, trends, and relationships, generating high-quality data and relevant hypotheses.
- You will lead the implementation of Generative AI use cases, from conceptualization to monitoring.
- You will develop and apply ML/AI techniques and best practices to create reliable, scalable, and ethical data-driven solutions.
- You will collaborate with stakeholders to understand specific project objectives and design comprehensive evaluation methods for system performance.
- You will write, review, and debug code for complex projects, spearheading solution development and alignment.
- You will own and enhance our in-house models across various domains such as inventory classification, predictions, recommendations, and fraud detection.
- You will report directly to the Head of Data Engineering & Science.
Qualifications
What will you bring to the ride?
- 5+ years of experience in building data science projects.
- Deep understanding of data science pipelines, including data ingestion, feature engineering, model training, deployment, and monitoring.
- Experience with data lineage, transformation, modeling, storage, access, and data quality assessment techniques essential for effective model development.
- Experience handling a high volume of heterogeneous data.
- Strong programming skills in Python (preferably including SQL) and data modeling capabilities.
- Proven experience in deploying machine learning models and ongoing retraining and experiment tracking.
- A successful track record of productionizing machine learning models.
- Ability to quickly investigate, familiarize, and master new datasets.
- Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work well with various teams in ambiguous environments.
- Meticulous attention to detail in complex scenarios.
- A strong dedication to driving change with a positive, proactive attitude.
- A keen interest in continuous learning and problem-solving beyond immediate competencies.
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
- Eager to stay current with the latest ML technologies in a dynamic business environment.
Additional Information
What do we offer?
- 6 weeks of vacation each year (with the option to purchase an additional 10 days).
- A 40-hour work week with flexible hours (capped at 45 hours).
- A hybrid work setup with flexibility to work remotely.
- Generous parental leave: 18 weeks maternity and 6 weeks paternity/adoption.
- SBB Half-Fare Card and first-class travel between SMG offices in Switzerland.
- Gender-neutral pay and transparent career paths.
- Your choice of equipment: Mac or Windows laptop, and iPhone, Samsung, or Pixel mobile.
- An inclusive and innovative environment where your voice matters.
Recruitment Process
We believe that hiring is a two-way street, where both parties have the opportunity to get to know each other. Here’s what you can expect in our recruitment process:
- Initial screening call with a recruiter.
- Interview with the hiring manager.
- Technical assessment or case study.
- Team fit meeting.
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered. We look forward to getting to know you!
About Us
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a cutting-edge digital company that simplifies people’s lives with innovative products. Our portfolio includes Real Estate (ImmoScout24, Homegate, Flatfox, Immostreet.ch, alle-immobilien.ch, home.ch, Publimmo, Acheter-Louer.ch, CASASOFT, IAZI), Automotive (AutoScout24, MotoScout24), General Marketplaces (anibis.ch, tutti.ch, Ricardo), and Finance & Insurance (FinanceScout24, moneyland.ch).
Disclaimer
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group primarily engages with candidates directly. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies unless we have specifically requested their assistance for particular roles. Any submissions made without a prior request from our Talent Acquisition team will not be acknowledged or considered. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of recruitment agencies in respecting this policy.