Staff AI/ML Scientist
About The Position
We are looking for a highly motivated Staff AI / Machine Learning Scientist with the focus on Conversational AI to join our growing AI Center of Excellence team, responsible for using AI to drive innovation across the organization and accelerate positive impact on our planet and society. In this role, you will redefine how users interact with complex enterprise domain data - transforming simple text interfaces into goal-oriented, multi-step conversational agents for a variety of use cases, from sustainable procurement to supply chain resilience to decarbonisation. You will be part of the team of over 20 scientists and engineers delivering solutions for our product portfolio and enhancing operational excellence.
Requirements
- PhD or Master’s degree in quantitative discipline (e.g., Statistics/Applied Math, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Computational Linguistics)
- 8+ years of overall experience in machine learning and Natural Language Processing (NLP), with at least 4+ years specializing in Conversational AI in production environments
- Advanced knowledge of agentic frameworks and proven track record building autonomous or semi-autonomous agentic systems at scale
- Experience in leading end-to-end AI initiatives in industry, from design to implementation to integration, and applying best software development practices
- Excellent mentoring skills and accountability for high quality and timely delivery of the initiatives they lead
- Experience of cross-functional collaboration in the development of AI-powered products (e.g., Engineers, Product Managers)
Nice To Haves
- Experience building conversational interfaces over complex enterprise domains (e.g., Supply Chain, Procurement, Financial Risk) is a plus
- Track record of peer-reviewed publications in top-tier NLP/AI venues (ACL, EMNLP, NeurIPS, AAAI, KDD) is a plus
Responsibilities
- Design and test multi-turn, state-aware conversational systems using LLM reasoning loops (e.g., ReAct, Plan-and-Solve) and multi-agent orchestration frameworks (LangGraph, AutoGen, or custom state machines)
- Innovate by adapting new frameworks and recent advances in generative and agentic AI
- Promote best practices in AI / ML and mentor junior team members
- Lead functional teams and initiatives to accelerate the adoption of Conversational AI
- Leverage Python, MLflow, Azure stack (e.g., Azure cloud, Azure ML, Azure Data Factory) and Databricks to deliver end-to-end AI solutions to build, benchmark, and maintain AI / ML models
- Stay in close contact with customers to evaluate their needs and recommend solutions that increase customer satisfaction and drive business value
- Stay on top of technology trends in the area of, but not limited to, AI and apply this knowledge to the key challenges ahead of EcoVadis
Benefits
- Support with all the necessary office and IT equipment
- Flexible working hours
- Wellness allowance for mental and physical wellbeing
- Access to professional mental health support
- Referral bonus policy
- Learning and development
- Sustainability events and community involvement
- Peer recognition program
- Employee-led resource groups
- Remote work from abroad policy
- Meals and Transportation Vouchers (Coverflex card)
- Dental Benefits
- Life & Accident Insurance + Private Health Insurance
- Paid employee volunteer day
- Paid moving day (1/year)
- Time off: 1 Community Service Day + 1 Personal Day
- Summer Hours in July and August (36 hours per week)
- Hybrid Monthly Allowance for electricity and Internet
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
