CHECK24

(Junior) Data Scientist, Search / AI Forge

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3 weeks ago
Estimated salary
€5,262 – €7,939per month

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Description

The Search team within CHECK24 AI Forge develops scalable AI solutions for search and ranking across CHECK24 products, covering e-commerce product search, web-style navigation and travel search. In this junior role you work on production systems that combine classical information retrieval, deep learning, embeddings and large language models, contributing across the whole lifecycle from initial idea and evaluation through deployment, monitoring and continuous improvement. You develop and improve machine learning services for retrieval, ranking, query understanding and classification, and validate improvements through offline evaluations, user signals and A/B tests. The position is based at the Munich headquarters.

Requirements

  • Completed degree, typically a master's, in computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics, electrical engineering or a comparable quantitative field with strong grades in quantitative subjects
  • At least one year of relevant hands-on experience in machine learning or data science, including working-student positions, internships or own projects
  • Strong Python skills and practical experience with machine learning or deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch
  • Solid classical machine learning skills such as gradient boosting, regression and feature engineering
  • Practical experience with applications based on large language models, LLM evaluation, tool use or agentic workflows
  • Solid understanding of machine learning fundamentals and systematic model evaluation
  • Practical experience with APIs such as FastAPI, containers and Git
  • English proficiency at C1 level or higher

Languages

English
C1 · Advanced
A1A2B1B2C1C2

Experience Level

InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive

Benefits

Support for career growth with fast progression opportunities
Internal training with specialised coaches and an annual budget for external professional development
Team events, lunches, table football, after-work activities and regular company and team events
Modern office with high-quality equipment such as MacBooks and height-adjustable desks
Fridays are home-office optional, and spending them in the office can earn additional vacation days on top of 28 days
Free Deutschlandticket or a subsidised company bicycle
Free fresh lunch twice a week
Internal sports classes and subsidised external sports offering including EGYM Wellpass

💰 Net Salary Calculator

Tax class 1, no church tax
Gross Salary
€79,200/year
€6,600/month
Total Deductions
€31,578
40% effective rate
Net Salary (Take Home)
€3,968/mo
€47,622/year

Deduction Breakdown

🏛️ Income Tax€15,407
🏦 Pension Insurance€7,365
🏥 Health Insurance€6,103
🫶 Care Insurance€1,674
📋 Unemployment Insurance€1,029

🏠 Cost of Living in Munich

Monthly Essentials

Rent (1BR)
€1650
Groceries
€350
Transport
€90
Utilities
€250
Internet
€45

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Eating Out
€15
Gym/Month
€55
Coffee
€4
Beer (0.5L)
€5
Cinema
€13
Monthly Net Salary:€3,968
Comfortable Living:€2,422
Monthly Savings:€1,546 (39%)
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Strong savings potential: You could save €1,546 monthly, which is €18,552 per year.

💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Munich. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.

Eligible for the EU Blue Card

A salary of €79,206 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).

The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.

Processing
4-12 weeks
Visa fee
€100
Requirements
University degree + Job offer

Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)

Documents needed

Valid passport
Recognised university degree
Employment contract or binding job offer
Proof of salary meeting threshold
Health insurance coverage
Biometric passport photo
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📍 Life in Munich

👥
Population
1.6M
⭐
Quality of Life
9.0
🇬🇧
English Friendly
8.0
💻
Tech Scene
9.0
🌍
International
8.0
🚇
Public Transport
9.0
🚴
Bikeability
8.0
🌬️
Air Quality
7.0
🌳
Green Spaces
8.0
🚗
Car Free
6.0
ℹ️

About Munich

  • •Tech hub with strong startup ecosystem
  • •Excellent public services
  • •Close to Alps
🌤️

Climate

  • •Continental climate
  • •Cold winters with snow
  • •Warm summers
  • •Close to Alps
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 9°C
☀️1900 sunshine hours/year
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Safety

  • •Safest major city in Germany
  • •Very low violent crime
  • •Occasional pickpocketing
Overall:9.0
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Healthcare

  • •World-class hospitals
  • •Short wait times
  • •Comprehensive coverage
Quality: 10.0Access: 9.0
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Culture

  • •Rich arts scene
  • •World-famous museums
  • •Strong music tradition
9.0
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Nightlife

  • •Vibrant beer gardens
  • •Clubs
  • •Cultural events
8.0
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Recreation

  • •Parks
  • •English Garden
  • •Alps nearby
9.0
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Cost of Living

  • •Most expensive city in Germany
  • •High salaries compensate somewhat
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1650
⚡ Utilities:€250
🛒 Groceries:€350
🍽️ Dining out:€22
€per month
€2kthis job posts €5k – €8k€20k

Your situation in Germany

The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.

Only changes the church tax rate — 8% in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, 9% everywhere else.

Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.