Research Scientist (GenAI/LLM)

Location: Hybrid, Madrid, Spain

Salary: €38,400–€46,500 per year

Company

hirify.global is a consumer intelligence company delivering retail and consumer insights through advanced analytics and data platforms across more than 100 markets.

What you will do

• Develop and apply machine learning innovations for real-world, large-scale data challenges.
• Analyze data, conduct feasibility studies, and select simple, scalable, reproducible, and maintainable ML approaches.
• Research, build, test, support, and deliver proof-of-concept solutions.
• Communicate requirements, results, and conclusions clearly to technical colleagues and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate on the integration and deployment of ML solutions while maintaining high-quality data and software.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or an equivalent quantitative discipline.
• At least 2–5 years of experience in a related machine learning field.
• Hands-on expertise in machine learning, NLP, LLMs, GenAI, AgenticAI, and data science.
• Practical experience with prompt engineering, RAG, document processing, fraud detection, datasets, ML models, and evaluations.
• Experience with Python, PyTorch, Git, pandas, Dask, Polars, scikit-learn, Hugging Face, Docker, and Databricks.
• High-level English communication skills, analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and the ability to meet deadlines.

Nice to have

• Master’s or PhD in AI/ML with published papers.
• Experience with large datasets, production-grade code, and operationalizing ML solutions.
• Experience with tabular data, anomaly detection, time-series forecasting, and automated classification.
• Experience with MLOps tools such as MLflow and Prefect, and deploying AI/ML solutions to Azure or other cloud platforms.
• Experience in retail, consumer, ecommerce, business, or FMCG products.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working environment.
• Volunteer time off.
• LinkedIn Learning access.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Inclusive culture with international colleagues and a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.