Junior Data Scientist - brainbay

Your role as a Junior Data Scientist 

• As our Junior Data Scientist you will develop analytical tools and solutions for real estate agents and valuators. You are involved in building predictive statistical and machine learning models and in implementing generative AI solutions. As part of an experienced team, you will work in sprint cycles to deliver the desired models and applications. Also, you will be active in maintaining and improving our current suite of models and in implementing cutting-edge ML Ops solutions. 

• You are also able to translate the needs of our real estate agents and other customers into useful research and analysis. You will collaborate with researchers and other data scientists to conduct the analyses for publications and you will support business developers to pitch new products and explain the models to possible clients. 

• Examples of recent projects include ‘making a bidding tool to quantify the probability that a bid on a house is the winning bid’,  ‘leveraging LLM’s in order to enrich data on commercial real estate listings’ and ‘predicting the step in energy-label after upgrading a set of sustainability characteristics of a house’. 

Requirements

What we are looking for: 

• We are looking for a team player who flourishes in an ambitious and informal environment. You have a good knowledge of different machine learning model types and have hands-on data science experience with Python. You have strong statistical knowledge and like the combination of data science, ML Ops and research or you want to further develop/explore this.  

• You are always looking for continuous improvement and you have a great willingness to share and absorb knowledge. Your mindset is proactive, problem-solving and you are passionate about quality and delivering added value for the customer. Keeping up-to-date knowledge of the real estate sector and data science topics comes natural to you and you love to bring your knowledge into practice. 

  
  Key qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in computer science, AI, econometrics, applied mathematics, statistics or similar quantitative field 

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a data science role 

• Proficiency in Python and SQL 

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, ML Ops tools, containerization and APIs 

• Experience working with cloud platforms 

• Strong knowledge of statistical and machine learning models 

• Eager to learn as part of an experienced team 

• Ability to explain complex concepts verbally as well as in writing in (mostly) Dutch and in English 

• A valid work permit for working in The Netherlands is required (and you already reside in The Netherlands).

Benefits include

• Start salary range € 4.000 - 5.000,- monthly, depending on skills and experience 

• 8,25% holiday allowance

• 13th-month bonus  

• 37 vacation days per year 

• Zwitserleven pension plan with 4% employee and 8% employer contribution

• Travel allowance (€0.23 per km) or 100% reimbursed via NS Business Card 

• Hybrid working with a €2.45 daily allowance for home working days 

• €1.500 annual training budget for growth opportunities

• Tech essentials: laptop and mobile phone (or €30 net monthly bring your own device)

  
About brainbay

At brainbay, we’re redefining real estate with data-driven solutions. As an NVM subsidiary, we manage the Netherlands’ largest real estate database, leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance transparency, efficiency, and accessibility in the real estate market. Our mission is to empower professionals with innovative tools that simplify complex processes and unlock valuable insights. 

Join a diverse team of over 50 forward-thinking professionals dedicated to pushing boundaries in technology and data. Our modern office in Utrecht offers free parking, hybrid work opportunities, and a vibrant environment focused on collaboration and work-life balance.