Data Scientist Lead

Do you want to work at one of Hungary’s leading telecom operators that creates a true balance for its customers through technology? If you do, then we are looking for you. Take the first step, bring your inspiring ideas and join our supportive and creative team.

Be curious and responsible, work passionately and be open to development. Let’s reach our goals together, because at Yettel you can inspire true change while being yourself. Who are we? More than 1,800 colleagues working at nearly 100 locations across the country forming one big team and enjoying an unlimited experience. We have a lime heart and Yettel enables us to make our dreams come true.

Join Yettel Hungary as
Data Scientist Lead,

be yourself and make a difference in the world.

You will have the following responsibilities:

•  Work closely with stakeholders across departments (e.g., CVM, product, digital) to understand their needs and ensure data science efforts are aligned with company objectives.
• Actively participate in the development, validation, and deployment of predictive models, ensuring accuracy, scalability, and performance.
• Manage generative AI projects from definition of user stories to training and delivery of models.
• Ensure that data science and AI projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with high quality.
• Offer expertise in statistical methods, machine learning algorithms, and data analysis techniques. Guide the team in selecting the appropriate methodologies for different projects.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in data science and AI, and apply innovative techniques to improve processes and solutions within the organization
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, IT, and other departments to integrate data science solutions into products and processes

You are the ideal candidate for our team if you have / are:

• BSc or MSc of IT, Economics, Technology, Natural or Social Sciences
• Expert with most tools (Python, SQL, Diagrams & data models, MLflow)
• Knowledge of AWS, Sagemaker, Bedrock or other cloud related solutions for data science
• Has 5+ years of AI/ML experience
• Has 3+ years of managing / leadership experience in data science
• Has thorough understanding of statistics, data modeling, deep learning, NLP and generative AI.
• Experience in telecommunication industry is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient level of English

Discover the opportunities offered by Yettel.

#FlexibleWorking: Ensuring flexible work arrangements, we all work from home on Fridays. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, we work in the close-to-nature and innovative Yettel House, and during the summer, in our Garden Office. On Mondays, depending on your projects or tasks, we have the option to work either from Yettel House or from home.

#Well-being: We provide collective life and health insurance, paternity leave, as well as dietician and personal trainer services to our colleagues. Our office gym and saunas are open for our colleagues on three days a week.

#Technology: We make sure that you get familiar with the latest telecommunications and digital industry trends. Of course, you will be provided with a company smartphone & unlimited internet, and your family and friends with discounted rate.

#LifelongLearning: Learning and personal growth are key priorities for us. Our annual Learning Day event aims to inspire colleagues and facilitate their development. Our 40-hour challenge encourages colleagues to spend at least this amount of time every year acquiring new skills.

#YettelHQ: Our HQ in Törökbálint is one of Hungary’s most state-of-the-art office buildings featuring a panorama terrace, an outdoor sports field and an alternative garden office.

Are you interested?

Please submit your application and we’ll contact you soon. For more information about the application process please visit our career page. Until then, please follow us for the best Yettel moments on  Instagram and LinkedIn.