Senior Data Scientist H/F Volvo Group

What you will do ?

Your future team

You will join the Data Scientist Chapter, a vibrant and international community located in Sweden (Gothenburg and Eskilstuna) and France (Lyon). Our team is part of a broader 'Data' function with over 900 members across seven countries, fostering an environment where ideas flourish and goals are achieved collaboratively. We value open dialogue, collective work, and diversity in expertise, opinion, and culture.

At Volvo Group Digital & IT (VG D&IT), you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry, and society at large.

In this role, you will deliver customer value by working with global stakeholders to frame problems, define success metrics, and deliver impactful solutions.

You will own the full lifecycle of machine learning and AI products, from design and build to deployment and operation, ensuring continuous maintenance and monitoring for model drift.

You will apply advanced text analytics and large language models for classification tasks, and design solutions with security, governance, and regulatory requirements in mind.

You will collaborate with experts across disciplines to deliver end-to-end data solutions and AI products for users worldwide.

Who are you

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

Essential requirements:

- Experience in statistics, machine learning, experimental design, and production patterns
- Proficiency with platforms and tools such as Azure, Databricks, Python, SQL, and Git, with strong MLOps skills (Azure Pipelines, Databricks Jobs)
- Understanding of cloud data and compute architecture, model packaging, dependency management, and observability
- Commitment to high-quality software practices, including code reviews, testing, reproducibility, infrastructure as code, and documentation
- Excellent communication skills, fluent in English and the local language

Nice to have:

- Experience with large language models, including retrieval, prompt engineering, and evaluation frameworks
- Background in regulated environments and industrialization of ML/AI under governance and audit
- Domain experience in vehicle data, diagnostics, telematics, or quality/warranty analytics
- Leadership experience in owning ML products end-to-end, mentoring, or leading practitioner communities
- Advanced degree or equivalent impact, and 5+ years of applied data science experience (manufacturing, automotive, or transport preferred)

What's in for you ?

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

- The opportunity to drive innovation and make a measurable difference in sustainability through data science
- A dynamic, diverse, and international team environment where collaboration and personal growth are encouraged
- The chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and deliver solutions that have a global impact
- A culture that values wellbeing, engagement, and the success of every team member

Ready for the next move?

If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you. Don't hesitate to apply!

Last application date: January 5th 2026

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Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group's leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

Group Digital & IT is the hub for digital development within Volvo Group. Imagine yourself working with cutting-edge technologies in a global team, represented in more than 30 countries. We are dedicated to leading the way of tomorrow's transport solutions, guided by a strong customer mindset and high level of curiosity, both as individuals and as a team. Here, you will thrive in your career in an environment where your voice is heard and your ideas matter.