Data scientist (French speaker)

Location: Bucharest, Romania

The people we all rely on to make the world go round – they rely on Thales.  Thales rely on its employees to invent the future: right here, right now.

Present in Romania for over 40 years, Thales is expanding its presence in the country by growing its Digital capabilities and by developing a Group Engineering Competence Centre (ECC). Operating from Bucharest, Thales delivers solutions in a number of core businesses, from ground transportation, space and defence, to security and aeronautics.
Several professional opportunities have arisen. If you are looking for the solidity of a Global Group that is at the forefront of innovation, but with the agility of a human structure that tailors to the personal development of its employees and allows opportunities for evolution in an international environment, then this is the place for you!

Role: Data scientist (French speaker)

Ready to shape robust data ecosystems for the future with Thales Romania? Join a passionate, global team at the forefront of innovation in AI, aerospace, security, and beyond. As a Data Scientist, you’ll work hands-on with the latest technologies and collaborate closely with experts from Romania and France. If you are passionate about leveraging data, statistics, and machine learning to make an impact, we would love to have you on our team!

Mission:

We are seeking a highly analytical and innovative Data Scientist to join our team. You will leverage your expertise in statistics, machine learning, and data analysis to turn complex data into actionable insights and predictive models. You will collaborate with business stakeholders, data engineers, and other data professionals to drive data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Required Competencies/Experience:

• You have an intermediate proficiency in French, B1 minimum
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar data analytics or research role.
• Strong knowledge of statistics (descriptive, inferential, hypothesis testing, etc.).
• Expertise in machine learning algorithms and frameworks (supervised/unsupervised learning, model evaluation, etc.).
• Proficiency with Python for data analysis, visualization, and modeling (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, etc.).
• Solid understanding of database systems (SQL and/or NoSQL); able to write queries and manipulate large datasets.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Nice To Have:

• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Matplotlib, Seaborn, etc.).
• Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Knowledge of big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop).
• Understanding of data engineering concepts and ETL processes.

Behavioral Skills:

• You know how to work in a team, even remotely, and you have strong interpersonal skills
• Dynamic, ability to solve problems and move subjects forward

Connect with Andreea Burcea, Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-BA1 who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity.

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