Data Scientist
Data Scientist on Intermedia's AI Data Science team building ML, generative AI, LLM, and RAG solutions for its Digital Agent Platform — designing evaluation frameworks, running experiments, and taking models from prototype to production using Python, SQL, and Spark. Remote role based in Portugal.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Portugal, Portugal
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 20+ years
- Category
- Data science
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Machine Learning, Analytics, or a related quantitative field
- 4+ years of professional experience in data science, machine learning, applied AI, or a related analytical field
- Strong experience developing and applying supervised and unsupervised machine learning models to real-world problems
- Hands-on experience with generative AI, large language models, NLP, or other modern AI technologies
- Strong programming skills in Python and experience with SQL and large-scale data processing technologies
- Experience with modern machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, or equivalent
- Strong understanding of statistical analysis, experimentation, hypothesis testing, model evaluation, and performance measurement
- Experience working with large volumes of structured and unstructured data
- Demonstrated ability to independently frame ambiguous problems, develop analytical approaches, evaluate alternatives, and deliver actionable solutions
- Experience taking ML or AI solutions beyond experimentation into production deployment and operation
- Understanding of model quality, data quality, bias, reliability, and other production AI considerations
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills connecting technical results to customer and business outcomes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to collaborate effectively across Data Science, AI/ML Engineering, Software Engineering, Product, and business teams
Nice to have
- Master's degree
Full description
About Intermedia
Are you looking for a company where YOUR VOICE is heard? Where can you MAKE A DIFFERENCE? Do you
THRIVE in a FAST-PACED work environment? Do you wake every morning EXCITED to work with GREAT
PEOPLE and create SUCCESS TOGETHER? Then Intermedia is the place for you.
Intermedia has established itself as a leading provider of cloud communications and collaboration tech that allows
companies to connect better. We have a strong track record of growth, profitability, and creating an environment
where everyone matters. Everyone. While we are fast-paced and admittedly a bit intense, we promise that you won’t
be bored. You will find Intermedia is a place where you can indulge your passion for creating and supporting great
cloud technology. What’s more, we always look to promote from within and have many employees who have been
with us 10, 15, and 20+ years!
**Culture at Intermedia is built on teamwork and transparency. We hold each other accountable and always have each other’s back!
While primarily remote**, this role requires occasional visits to the office in Coimbra or in Aveiro. We plan to open an office in Porto in the future. This approach gives team members the flexibility to work remotely while also coming together in the office for collaboration and teamwork.
About the Role
Intermedia is looking for a Data Scientist to join our AI Data Science team.
In this role, you will develop and apply advanced machine learning, generative AI, and statistical techniques to improve the intelligence, effectiveness, and reliability of Intermedia's digital agents. You will work on challenging problems involving large language models, retrieval, agent behavior, experimentation, evaluation, and optimization to help create digital agents that can understand customer needs, access relevant knowledge, and successfully complete complex tasks.
You will work closely with AI/ML engineers, software engineers, product managers, and other data scientists to take ideas from experimentation through production. You will have significant ownership of data science solutions while helping establish strong practices for measuring and continuously improving the quality of our AI-powered experiences.
Machine Learning & Agent Intelligence
- Develop, evaluate, and improve machine learning and generative AI solutions that power Intermedia's Digital Agent Platform.
- Apply large language models (LLMs), natural language processing, retrieval, and other advanced AI techniques to improve agent understanding and performance.
- Develop approaches that improve agent reasoning, tool selection, knowledge retrieval, context management, personalization, and task completion.