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

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Short Facts Location: Munich, Germany Employment Type: Full-Time, indefinite term Salary Range: € 115.000 - 135.000 per year gross depending on the seniority level Office-first work setup Language Requirement: C1 Level English Your Responsibilities Lead the technical implementation of trading strategy research and algorithms that optimise financial returns from trading the flexibility of Flexa's residential battery portfolio, from ideation and research through production deployment and monitoring Drive the delivery of complex, trading strategy projects from research to production deployment and monitoring — anticipating dependencies and resolving them early Own to the technical vision for how Flexa trades flexibility across energy markets and hardware assets, and help make it a reality Identify new market opportunities and residential flexibility value to shape the data science roadmap and next-gen algorithms Champion engineering rigor and ML best practices to foster an open, data-driven engineering culture Drive the advancement of the trading platform's product roadmap, ensuring solutions are scalable, well-engineered, and expand the reach of our flexibility trading capabilities Keep Flexa at the forefront of innovation in energy trading and residential flexibility market Work collaboratively across Flexa's cross-functional teams — data scientists, software engineers, and other functions — and with partner companies, ensuring alignment with product and business goals Your Profile University degree in a data-driven or analytical field (Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline) Deep understanding of trading mechanics: price formation, market microstructure, risk, and the constraints that turn a backtest into a live strategy Strong knowledge of probability and statistics, incl. time-series data processing, analysis, and forecasting, with a focus on streaming settings Proficiency in software development and software practices, with strong expertise in Python Demonstrated ability to tackle and resolve multiple complex data science challenges simultaneously, from conceptualization to delivery in production, within fast-paced environments Excellent communication skills in English, and ability to handle multiple stakeholders in a cross-functional setting Cross-functional collaboration mindset across data scientists, software engineers, and partner-company stakeholders Independent research experience, excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced team environment are essential. Proven record of guiding data scientists to contribute to the organization’s financial performance Skills to Set You Apart Direct experience with energy trading, especially for the flexibility of battery storage systems Expertise in designing algorithmic trading strategies and modelling market impact within intraday continuous markets Substantial background in forecasting intraday price movements, modelling order book dynamics, and market microstructure Deep understanding of optimisation problems and methodologies Experience designing or owning real-time or near-real-time analytics workflows Proven track record of taking models from research into reliable production on AWS (or comparable cloud) At Flexa, we are committed to diversity - of backgrounds and experiences. You don’t need 100% of the preferred qualifications to add incredible value to our team. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you. Benefits Virtual Share Options: We offer virtual share options to all our employees Professional Development: Annual development budget of 3,000 € for coachings, trainings, books, etc Health & Sport Subsidy: Company subsidised sports facilities membership Public Transportation Subsidy: Monthly subsidy to your public transport ticket Lunch/Dinner Allowance Vouchers: Allowance for meals on working days as digital meal vouchers Work Equipment: Mac Book or Windows Laptop, iPhone (also for private use) and ergonomic workplace Regular Team Events: Knowledge Sessions, Afterwork, Sports, Offsites, Halloween, Pride Month, etc. A Short Note from Your Future Lead Sébastien Schikora - Chief Technology Officer Hi there! I'm Sebastien Schikora, serving as the CTO at Flexa since the beginning. My diverse career journey has provided me with a range of experiences with a deep dive in the energy industry and the functioning of the grid specifically. In the last years, I was: CTO at KONUX from September 2018 to April 2022, where I played a pivotal role in shaping the company's tech landscape and products. Sr. Manager at Tesla from November 2015 to July 2018, leading the development of energy storage systems and mobile apps. Vice President of Product Development at Networked Energy Services (NES) Corporation from October 2014 to November 2015, launching a new company and product line in the grid digitalization space. At Echelon Corporation, I held various roles over six years, including Director of Product Management and Development in the Grid Modernization Division. Before my endeavors in the Energy Industry I was working for Hewlett Packard in the Enterprise Software group for a little over 10 years. I'm all about pushing the boundaries of technology and driving progress in our industry. I spent the majority of my career in the Silicon Valley in California and apply a lot of the methods and drive to my workplace here in Munich. Our team is the basis of our success, and I'm dedicated to fostering a collaborative, innovative and goal driven work environment. If you're ready to be a part of our international crew and share our vision for groundbreaking tech solutions, I encourage you to explore opportunities within our organization. Thanks for considering joining us, and I look forward to the possibility of working together to achieve remarkable things. Best regards, Sébastien Schikora Your Contact in our People Team If you have any questions, feel free to send us an email to or maria.neumeier@ We are looking forward to receiving your application!