Data Scientist
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Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics or computer science
- Practical experience (typically 2-4 years) developing machine learning solutions, with at least one model taken to production
- Hands-on experience with classification and regression models (e.g. CatBoost, XGBoost, LightGBM), time series analysis (e.g. ARIMA, SARIMA, Prophet) and unsupervised models (e.g. clustering, anomaly detection such as Isolation Forest)
- Solid understanding of model evaluation, including handling imbalanced data, validation strategies and calibration
- Strong programming skills in Python and SQL
- Working knowledge of infrastructure (e.g. Docker/containers, CI/CD, GitHub Actions) and the ability to ship and maintain your own code
- Familiarity with deep learning concepts (neural networks, transformers, autoencoders) and at least one framework (TensorFlow, Keras or PyTorch)
- Organised and self-motivated, able to drive projects forward independently while knowing when to ask for input
- Full professional proficiency in English
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Strong savings potential: You could save €1,948 monthly, which is €23,376 per year.
💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Berlin. 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 €76,464 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.
Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)
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📍 Life in Berlin
About Berlin
- •Creative and tech hub
- •Diverse neighborhoods
- •Excellent public transport
Climate
- •Continental climate
- •Cold winters
- •Mild summers
- •Four distinct seasons
Safety
- •Generally safe
- •Higher petty crime than Munich
- •Some areas less safe at night
Healthcare
- •Good hospital network
- •Charité is world-renowned
- •Wait times can vary
Culture
- •World-class museums
- •Vibrant art scene
- •Rich history
Nightlife
- •Famous club scene
- •Diverse nightlife
- •24/7 culture
Recreation
- •Many parks
- •Lakes
- •Tiergarten
- •Active outdoor scene
Cost of Living
- •More affordable than Munich
- •Prices rising rapidly
- •Still cheaper than many European capitals
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