Data Scientist – Generative AI Specialist, Helsinki
We are looking for an experienced Data Scientist to join a growing team focused on building innovative, data-driven business solutions using generative AI. This position is part of a larger recruitment effort aiming to bring in multiple experts with complementary skills. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with a strategic business mindset and excellent collaboration skills.
Helsinki
September 1, 2025 (or as agreed)
Full time
Staffing
Possibility to work remote
About the role
As a Data Scientist, you'll play a key role in shaping and developing AI-driven solutions that support strategic business goals. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team focused on using generative AI and machine learning to create tangible business value. The role is hands-on and versatile: you will design, build, and evaluate models, and ensure their successful deployment into production. Your work will directly impact marketing, customer engagement, and personalization use cases by turning complex datasets into intelligent, data-driven solutions.
This position suits someone who is curious, business-minded, and comfortable switching between deep technical tasks and cross-functional collaboration.
Work tasks
- Develop, evaluate, and implement machine learning models to support business objectives
- Design and build generative AI solutions that leverage customer data effectively
- Analyze large-scale datasets (primarily in BigQuery) to uncover actionable insights
- Conduct A/B testing, deploy models to production, and monitor their performance
- Work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and other experts to design use cases and communicate results clearly
We are looking for
- At least 3 years of experience in machine learning with Python (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
- At least 3 years of experience in developing and maintaining cloud services in production (GCP, AWS, or Azure).
- At least 3 years of experience using SQL.
- At least 3 years of experience with IaC and CI/CD solutions in cloud environments.
Most of the development is done in Google Cloud Platform. Key tools and services include:
- Vertex AI, BigQuery, Apache Airflow, Kubernetes, Redis
- Terraform / Terragrunt, Gradio
- Marketing platforms that may utilize AI outputs: Optimove, Adform, Meta, Google, Power BI
Knowledge of these technologies is highly valuable in this role.
Practicalities
- Start date: September 1, 2025 (or as agreed)
- Language: Work is primarily conducted in Finnish or English; Swedish is appreciated but not required
- On-site work at the Helsinki office 1–3 days per week
- This is a long-term consulting assignment with Academic Work
Our recruitment process
This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.
Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.
