Data Scientist (Optimization)

TL;DR

Data Scientist (Optimization): Developing and optimizing short-term trading asset scheduling models for a new in-house platform with an accent on mathematical modeling and asset performance monitoring. Focus on driving innovation, implementing scalable automation, and ensuring operational stability of models in a fast-paced trading environment.

Location: Hybrid in Rotterdam, Netherlands, with a required presence of 40% at the office, 40% from home, and 20% flexibly. Occasional work abroad (within approved countries) up to 3 weeks/year is possible with manager approval.

Salary: €86.000–€120.000 Gross annual salary

Company

hirify.global is a frontrunner in the energy transition, integrating new sustainable energy sources and innovative ways of storing and managing energy within its international trading division.

What you will do

• Optimize energy asset dispatch, including batteries and diverse energy assets, through mathematical modelling using Gurobi.
• Drive innovation and continuously improve modelling to maintain a market advantage.
• Design and implement monitoring frameworks for asset performance based on real-time data.
• Translate contracts and market opportunities into robust mathematical models.
• Collaborate with Business and Tech teams to develop and improve models in a reliable and scalable manner.
• Ensure operational stability in collaboration with traders, Tech, product managers, and dispatchers.

Requirements

• A quantitative MSc or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Physics, or a related quantitative field.
• Around 5 years of experience in data science roles, with a plus for prior experience in the energy sector or trading.
• Experience with building and deploying scalable trading and/or optimization algorithms in the cloud.
• Strong background in Python development, focusing on modular, clean code with unit tests and proper monitoring.
• Ability to understand business problems and translate them into robust data-driven solutions.
• Experience with SQL databases, Databricks, and streaming data.
• Familiarity with Azure Cloud, Gurobi, Kubernetes, Databricks, Airflow, and Snowflake.
• Strong command of English is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Gross annual salary between €86.000 and €120.000, including FlexBudget and 8% holiday allowance.
• FlexBudget allows for payouts, extra holiday days, or saving options.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.
• Hybrid working model: 40% office, 40% home, 20% flexible.
• Opportunity to work up to 3 weeks/year abroad (max 2 consecutively) with manager approval.
• Work in a sustainable company striving for a smarter, cleaner, and more livable world.