Senior Data Scientist

Position

Senior Data Scientist

Employment Type

Full-time (4 days, 35h/week)

Location

Linz, Austria

About

Tractive is the most trusted name for keeping cats and dogs safe and healthy. The secret to our success? A team of truly unique individuals who care about each other just as much as going the extra mile for pet parents. Want to be part of our story? Check out this role and see if you’re a good match!

Your territory

• Shape the next generation of Tractive’s activity, safety and health features, used by pet parents worldwide. With millions of devices in the field, your work will directly deliver real‑world impact at scale and redefine what pet health technology can do
• Turn data into product by translating user needs into concrete features – like our scratch monitoring model – and owning the journey from raw concept and prototyping to shipping code into production
• Access a massive data playground and validate your models at a scale few companies can offer
• Engineer for the real world by building scalable, robust algorithms that remain reliable in a live environment – not just in a notebook
• Accelerate development with AI by leveraging modern AI development tools (e.g. Cursor, Claude Code) and protocols like MCP to speed up development and stay at the forefront of the industry
• Mentor your teammates, share best practices and foster a culture of learning and collaboration
• Drive excellence and ensure high‑quality code through rigorous reviews, testing and a strong focus on long‑term maintainability
• Bring in your fresh ideas to make Tractive better – you’ll never hear the phrase “…because that’s how we’ve always done things”
• Continuously grow personally and professionally, take ownership of areas that show your potential, and attend workshops which help you get to the next level

Your profile

Key requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering or similar
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in a Data Science role
• Proven history of designing and deploying data science solutions in a production environment (Cloud or Edge)
• High proficiency in Python and SQL, along with hands‑on experience in the “standard” Data Science stack (pandas, scikit‑learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow, MLflow, etc.)
• Familiarity with modern AI tooling, including coding assistants (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code), Model Context Protocol (MCP) or similar frameworks
• Strong knowledge of best practices in engineering, including Git, CI/CD and model monitoring/operationalization
• Fluent English skills
• Valid Austrian work permit

Does this sound like you?

• You don't just build models – you build solutions that solve actual user problems
• You are genuinely curious about the fast‑moving AI landscape and enjoy mastering new tools and agents
• You thrive on ownership and enjoy the challenge of taking a project from a blank page to a deployed service
• You have a sharp eye for detail and a data‑first approach to decision‑making
• You're excited to work in Austria alongside an outstanding team

Salary range

Just so you know what to expect: For this position, we offer a competitive overpayment based on qualification and experience. Annual gross salary starts at € 65.000 full‑time – at Tractive that means a 4‑day work week with a 3‑day weekend. If you bring relevant experience in many of the fields of responsibility, the salary will be considerably higher.

Benefits

• Calendar Icon 4 Day Work Week
• Hybrid Hybrid Setup
• Clock Icon Flexible Schedule
• Paw Icon Pawternity Leave
• Globe Icon International Team
• Heart Icon Wellness Bonus
• Transport Icon ½ Price Public Transport
• Notebook Icon Online Learning Budget
• Path Icon Relocation Support

Team description

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