Forward-Deployed Data Scientist II (AI)

TL;DR

Forward-Deployed Data Scientist II (AI): Collaborating with customers to implement and extend hirify.globalAI capabilities, focusing on data integration, ML model configuration, and refining reinforcement learning algorithms. Focus on improving architecture, developing reusable data pipelines, and contributing to AI product strategy.

Location: Bucharest, Romania. This role supports a hybrid work model with a curated in-office experience.

Company

hirify.global is a leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to deliver great customer experiences using composable intelligence and hirify.globalAI.

What you will do

• Collaborate with customer Analytics/BI teams on hirify.globalAI implementations, including use case definition and ML model configuration.
• Extend product capabilities by improving architecture and developing reusable data pipelines, APIs, and components.
• Work closely with the RL pipeline development team to refine and advance reinforcement learning algorithms.
• Contribute to shaping hirify.globalAI product strategy and roadmap through customer-facing insights and technical expertise.
• Provide ongoing technical expertise to ensure successful adoption, measurable outcomes, and long-term customer success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience as a Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, or similar role working with large-scale data and production environments.
• Proficient in Python (Pandas) and core ML libraries (TensorFlow, Keras, scikit-learn, CatBoost, XGBoost).
• Skilled in SQL for querying/manipulating datasets.
• Experience in machine learning pipelines and model deployment.
• Strong development practices including Git, CI/CD, testing frameworks, type-hinting, and code reviews.
• Comfortable working directly with clients and cross-functional teams.

Nice to have

• Experience with DevOps tools (Airflow, Kubernetes, Terraform, GCP).
• Experience with data integration/ETL and pipeline optimization.
• Experience with reinforcement learning algorithms.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation that may include equity, and retirement/Employee Stock Purchase Plans.
• Flexible paid time off and comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability.
• Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave.
• Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend.
• A curated in-office employee experience designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation.
• Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching.
• Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within hirify.global.
• Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®.