Junior Data Scientist

Junior Data Scientis Kickstart your data science career at XTEL in Leuven. Turn data into real ML value, collaborate across teams, and grow in a hybrid, inclusive, AI-driven environment. We usually respond within a month About XTEL XTEL is a leading global revenue management solutions provider for consumer goods companies (CPG). We help our clients' businesses grow smarter, every day, through our holistic and proven digitalisation and change management approach. By combining state-of-the-art technology, deep industry expertise, and a proven approach to data and change management, XTEL's Revenue Management suite supports CPGs towards value realisation and profitable revenue growth. Position Overview The Data Scientist supports the design and delivery of analytics and machine learning solutions by working with complex datasets, building tailored models, and contributing to scalable data pipelines. The role collaborates closely with technical, functional, product, and client stakeholders to develop robust solutions and help standardize analytics practices across projects. Key Responsibilities Analyze and preprocess complex data sets from various sources to prepare them for analytics solutions. Develop, implement, and fine-tune machine learning models tailored to specific project needs. Collaborate with the team to build robust and scalable data pipelines. Participate in client meetings to discuss technical results and gather feedback. Work together with the functional team involved in the project, including business experts and the project manager. Work together with the product team to integrate developed solutions into our products. Document processes and contribute to the standardization of analytics solutions. Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM fields, such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related disciplines. 1-2 years of work experience in Data Science and Analytics. Knowledge for Data Science, including Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Operations Research. knowledge of Python and main Machine Learning frameworks, such as scikit-learn, PyTorch, pandas, and NumPy. Experience with object-oriented programming. Experience in developing, validating, and tuning Machine Learning models. Experience with cloud services to store data, build automated pipelines, and run analytics or machine learning solutions. Experience with Databricks. Familiarity with development tools such as VSCode or other IDEs, and Jupyter notebooks. Knowledge of Git, including push, pull, fetch, and merge. Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and communicate complex results clearly. Analytical skills with a critical thinking attitude. Proficient in English. A great candidate will have: Nice to have: CPG / FMCG industry knowledge is an advantage. Experience with SQL for data manipulation and analysis. Geographical Location: Belgium (Leuven — Hybrid) Hybrid work arrangements What We Offer Hybrid working set-up; 🏡 Flexible working hours; ⌚ Competitive Salary Package and Bonus scheme; 💸 A challenging role in a fast-growing AI-driven company; 🪄 A diverse and international team with strong ownership and a can-do mentality. 🌏 Opportunities to contribute meaningfully to the organization’s growth and development. 🚀 Equal Opportunities Statement If you have strengths to share, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, so don’t hesitate to apply even if you don’t meet all criteria. XTEL is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Department Delivery Analytics - Engineering RGM Role Data Scientist Locations Leuven Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time About XTEL XTEL is a leading global SaaS enterprise software provider,delivering a mission-critical, cloud-native, and AI-first revenue management platform across augmented AI data management, trade promotion management, advanced AI analytics, assortment, and retail execution. The company is disrupting a multi-billion-dollar global market that is expected to grow at a double-digit annual rate through 2030. Founded in 2015, XTEL supports more than 400 global mega brands in the CPG sector, managing over €100 billion in annual trade spend through its AI-enabled platform, with the US as its largest market. XTEL is building its AI agentic framework for the Revenue Management platform in partnership with Microsoft and Copilot. XTEL has $100m of topline and is delivering accelerating profitable growth of 50%+. Backed by Bain Capital, XTEL has demonstrated strong momentum in product innovation and global expansion since becoming a standalone entity in 2023.