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IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is thebackbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions,enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–atthe Moment of Service. Our commitment to internal AI adoption hasallowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements,ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity andproductivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge. At IFS,we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on howwe can engage with our customers but on how we can make a realchange and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’sgreatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility,collaboration, and trust. We celebrate diversity and understand ourresponsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We arecommitted to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully representsthe many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of ourcustomers, our partners, and our communities. As a trulyinternational company serving people from around the globe, werealize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have forthose different points of view. By joining our team, you will havethe opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; youwill be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability;and a company where we get things done so that you can make apositive impact on the world. We’re looking for innovative andoriginal thinkers to work in an environment where you can#MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With thepower of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change thestatus quo and make a real difference. If you want to change thestatus quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. JoinIFS. Job Description Are you ready to make waves in the world ofdata science and AI? We're on the hunt for a Data Scientist to joinour dynamic global R&D organization. We're looking for someonewho brings the heat, fosters seamless collaboration, and is alwayschasing that next level of excellence. You'll be at the forefrontof infusing cutting-edge AI into IFS Cloud, revolutionizingEnterprise Resource Planning, Asset Management, and Field ServiceManagement. Get ready to tackle high-stakes challenges like IIoT,predictive maintenance, forecasting, anomaly detection,optimization, and unleashing generative AI. Your data sciencewizardry will power our solutions, crafting efficient ML pipelines,expanding our algorithmic pool, and pushing the envelope ofinnovation across our product lineup. Your sharp critical thinkingand knack for real-world business dilemmas will be instrumental inorchestrating end-to-end solutions. From spotting opportunities onthe horizon to delivering high-performance, scalable solutions,you'll play a pivotal role in our success. If you're a maestro ofmapping business processes and deciphering complex data, if AI andmachine learning are your jam, and if you take pride in buildingtop-tier ML pipelines for production environments, we want to hearfrom you. How Will You Shape the Future? This role is all abouthands-on technical prowess, and we expect you to bring your A-game.You'll be in the driver's seat, working with autonomy,accountability, and technical brilliance. Your mission includes: 1.Spotting high-value AI/ML prospects within our IFS offerings. 2.Serving as our AI/ML whisperer, guiding us towards the latest andgreatest tech trends. You'll be the guru behind our estimates andimplementation strategies, shaping our roadmap. 3. Crafting andintegrating data science projects from the ground up. From framingproblems and experimenting with proofs of concept to the grandfinale of implementation, you'll ensure scalability and top-tierperformance. 4. Locking arms with Data Engineers, Data Scientists,Software Engineers, Solution Architects, and Product/ProgramManagers. Together, you'll define, create, deploy, monitor, anddocument ML models that are both tailored and industry leading. 5.Becoming our AI/ML evangelist. Get ready to shine on the conferencestage, host webinars, and pen compelling white papers and blogs.Share your discoveries with clients and internal stakeholders,offering actionable insights that drive change. Qualifications Tosucceed in this role, you'll need: 1. A solid 7+ years of datascience expertise, backed by a proven track record of successfulprojects that have saved the day. 2. Mastery in bringing AI/MLsolutions to life from start to finish, including scoping, design,development, testing, deployment, and vigilant monitoring. 3.Experience creating and delivering Cloud ML solutions at scaleusing Docker and Kubernetes. 4. A deep understanding of advancedstatistical modeling and analysis. 5. Expertise in Python and thetools and libraries that make ML magic happen. 6. Familiarity withML experiment tracking and collaboration tools, such as Mlflow andWeights & Biases. 7. A solid background in software engineeringand DevOps practices, MLOps deployment, and infrastructure. 8. Aknack for generative AI frameworks and SDKs, like RAG,Langchain/LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, and tools such as MS tooling,Co-Pilot Studio, ML Studio, Prompt flow, Kedro, etc. 9. Proficiencywith pipeline orchestration tools, such as Airflow, Kubeflow, andArgo. 10. Outstanding communication skills, combining subjectmatter expertise with a flair for statistics. 11. A results-drivenattitude, a passion for innovation, and a self-starting, proactivenature. You're organized, capable of juggling multiple tasks, andyour creativity knows no bounds. You're a strategic thinker, alwayson the hunt for the next big thing. Ready to make your mark? Joinus on this exhilarating journey, where you'll be a vital part ofour AI revolution. Let's transform the future together! AdditionalInformation We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities tosupport diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusiveworkplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we driveinnovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Ourcommitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, whilealso engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningfulrelationships. Sounds exciting? Are you ready for the market leaderin FSM? Then we look forward to receiving your complete applicationthrough our online applicant management system, stating your salaryrequirements and earliest possible starting date. Interviews andselections will be carried out continuously. As a step in ourrecruitment process, all candidates will undergo a DISC assessment(PPA) to help us understand our future employees; please note thatthis is not a decision-making tool, & is used to supplement ourrecruitment process. We assure you explicit discretion and acomprehensive protection of your interests! We respectfully declineall offers of recruitment and/or advertising assistance.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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