Senior Data Scientist 80 - 100%

Senior Data Scientist (f/m) 80 - 100% NZZ is among the most significant private media companies in Switzerland. We focus on high-quality, independent journalism and represent a liberal worldview. With our products, we offer our users orientation and inspiration daily. In addition to the two flagships «Neue Zeitung» and «NZZ am Sonntag», various other titles, event series, podcasts and TV formats belong to the portfolio. Senior Data Scientist (f/m) 80 - 100% Data Science is of central importance to our mission to make data-driven decisions and to develop innovative, data-based products. As an experienced Data Scientist, you demonstrate a successful track record in achieving business impact and optimizations through the use of data mining and machine learning techniques and support our team as of 1. September 2026 or by arrangement as Your tasks Development and implementation of new data products to support target group segmentation as well as to optimize the commercial funnel and the user journey Responsibility for the entire model lifecycle – from ideation and experimentation to implementation and monitoring Conducting exploratory data analyses to uncover trends, patterns and valuable insights Close, cross-functional collaboration with the Growth Tribe and the Marketing Team to translate business goals into data-driven solutions Conducting complex analyses, including professional preparation and presentation of the results Promoting best practices in Data Science, especially with regard to code quality, experimental spirit and reproducibility Establishing and promoting modern standards in the areas of code quality, versioning, reproducibility and agile project methods (e.g. Kanban/Scrum) within the data scenario Your profile Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or another quantitative field At least 5 years of professional experience in the field of Data Science as well as sound theoretical and practical knowledge in statistics, Machine Learning (Predictive and Prescriptive) Excellent understanding of experimental design, A/B testing and data-driven decision making Experience and understanding of the user journey and commercial funnels; experience with paywall and subscription models is desirable Practical experience with the Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including Vertex AI Very good programming skills in and SQL Good communication skills in English and German (at least level B) and the ability for cross-functional, effective collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders Entrepreneurial mindset and a strong "Can-Do" mentality, characterized by high initiative and a pragmatic, solution-oriented way of working Our offer In this role, you are an important interface in the Tribe Growth (technology organizational unit). You independently and responsibly ensure data-driven innovation as well as the lifecycle and quality management of our machine learning solutions and data products in coordination with the team. Working time design: We support the compatibility of professional and private life with modern working models (flexible working hours with a 40-hour week (100%), partial work from home, on your birthday, 5 weeks of vacation with the option to purchase additional vacation, etc. Great working environment: Our office is centrally located "at Bellevue" in the heart of Zürich – with a view of the Opera House and the lake and within walking distance of various restaurants and shopping facilities. , HR Business Partner jpid54559dajm jit0626jm jiy26jm