Staff Data Scientist - Trading (d/f/m)

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You will own the technical vision for our trading algorithms, drive the data science roadmap with the team, and deliver production systems that turn forecasts and optimization into revenue.This is a senior individual contributor role.

You will spend your time on the hardest problems on the team: framing ambiguous trading challenges, designing systems that combine machine learning and optimization to deliver impactful results, and mentoring data scientists to raise the bar across the team.

You will work closely with software engineers, product managers, and the leadership team to create a vision for the next generation of algorithmic trading at Entrix.

Location: Munich, GermanyEmployment Type: Full-Time, indefinite termSalary Range: 115.000 - 135.000 per year gross depending on the seniority levelOffice-first work setupLanguage Requirement: C1 Level English Your Responsibilities Research, develop, and productize algorithms and models that optimize financial returns in trading the flexibility of our customers’ assetsShape the technical vision for how we trade the flexibility of assets across markets, breaking that vision into a roadmap the team can deliver againstTake ownership of our data science roadmap, driving alignment across teams on methodology choices, success metrics, and system designOwn the delivery of complex, ambiguous, large-scale projects from research to production deployment and monitoring.

Anticipate dependencies and resolve them earlyFoster technical excellence across the team, mentoring data scientists through design review, code review, and structured feedbackChampion engineering rigor in testing, code quality, observability, and reproducibility for analytical code running in productionYour ProfileMandatory Requirements7+ years industry experience in applied data science, with significant time spent developing trading algorithms in the energy or financial sectorsDeep understanding of trading mechanics: price formation, market microstructure, risk, and the constraints that turn a backtest into a live strategyUniversity degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative fieldStrong expertise in python and software engineering practices: testing, code review, CI/CD, monitoring, and modular code designProven track record of taking machine learning and/or optimization models from research into reliable production systems on AWS or other cloud platformsExperience mentoring junior data scientists and raising the technical bar of the teamExcellent English communication and interpersonal skillsSkills to Set You ApartDirect experience with energy trading, especially for flexibility of battery storage systemsExperience with both Machine Learning and Optimization developmentExperience designing or owning real-time or near-real-time analytics workflows.Your BenefitsCompetitive Compensation Package: Including salary, benefits, and potential for growth.Professional Development: Annual development budget of 3,000 for coaching, training, books, etc.Health & Sport Subsidy: Company-subsidized sports facility memberships.Public Transportation Subsidy: Monthly subsidy for your public transport Website Allowance Vouchers: Digital meal vouchers for workdays.Work Equipment: Your choice of MacBook or Windows Laptop and ergonomic workplace setup.Regular Team Events: Knowledge sessions, afterwork hangouts, sports events, and company offsites.A Short Note from Your Future LeadI’m Austin Todd, Data Science Manager at Entrix.

I lead our team of Data Scientists developing innovative algorithms for energy trading and optimization.

In my career I’ve had many exciting challenges and opportunities, with a consistent focus on developing innovative data science solutions in the energy industry and facilitating a transition to green energy solutions.Here’s a quick snapshot of my journey so far:Data Science Manager @ sonnen (2021–2026): Built and scaled cross-functional data science teams, shaping the company vision for data science and AI development.

As a manager, I help my teams by fostering innovation and research while driving rapid development that has a meaningful impact.

Collaboration, creativity, and an unrelenting focus on delivering results are at the heart of everything we do.If you’re ready to work with a team that’s reshaping industries and tackling some of the toughest challenges, I’d love for you to check out our opportunities.

I’m looking forward to seeing what we can create together.Your Contact in our People TeamIf you have any questions, feel free to send us an email to talent@entrixenergy.com.We are looking forward to receiving your application!Über unsWir sind Energiehändler und Marktführer für die Vermarktung von flexiblen Energie systemen in Europa.

Entrix bietet zusätzlich zu Stromhandel basierend auf künstlicher Intelligenz, innovative Produkte zu langfristiger Umsatzabsicherung und netzdienlichen Steuerung von Batteriespeichern.

Entrix optimiert als Pionier seit 2022 einen der ersten Batteriegroßspeicher in Deutschland und ist heute der bevorzugte Partner führender Infrastrukturunternehmen wie Encavis, MEAG (Munich Re) sowie eine Vielzahl lokaler Stadtwerke.

Short FactsJoin us on our journey at Entrix: We are hiring a Staff Data Scientist to shape how we trade the flexibility of our customers’ battery assets across European power markets.

Data Scientist IV @ NREL (2019–2021): Led research & development efforts for data science applications in wind and solar energy, transportation, and data center operations. Lead Data Scientist @ MeteoGroup (2017–2018): Drove the development of ML applications to build risk management tools for energy grid transmission operators.

Data Scientist @ Telekom Innovation Labs (2015-2017): Supported new client acquisition for Deutsche Telekom through building of innovative data science solutions.Having spent most of my career building data science applications in the energy industry, I bring both a deep technical knowledge of data science methods and an understanding of how they can help shape the future of the industry.

Join us, and let’s build something extraordinary together.

Mit unserem Rundum-Sorglos-Paket begleiten wir unsere Kunden über alle Projektphasen von der technischen Auslegung und Integration, über die kontinuierliche Optimierung bis zur 24/7 Betreuung im laufenden Betrieb – inklusive Anpassung an Marktveränderungen und Erschließung neuer Erlöspotenziale.

Mit über 2,3 GW und 38 Batteriespeichern unter Vertrag ist Entrix in Deutschland, Polen, Italien, Spanien und Portugal aktiv und mit Büros in München, Warschau, Mailand und Madrid vertreten.