Senior Data Scientist & Team Lead
If you are eager to make your impact in a high-growth technology company at the forefront of the digital manufacturing revolution, apply now
Join and lead Fractory’s Data Team 🎉
Location: Flexible (Tartu or Tallinn preferred)
Type: Full-time
Fractory is at the forefront of revolutionizing manufacturing with data-driven solutions. Our platform connects companies with production capacity, automating quoting, optimizing supply chains, and driving efficiencies.
We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist & Team Lead to join our growing Data & Analytics team. This role combines deep technical data science expertise with strong business ownership and leadership responsibilities. You will lead a small team working on impactful projects, with a strong focus on pricing automation and workflow automation— two key levers for Fractory’s growth.
⚙️Hands-On Technical Contributor
This is not a purely managerial role—approximately 60-70% of your time will be spent on technical work. You’ll be knee-deep in data, building models, pipelines, and tools that have real impact across our business.
🧭Independent Leader with Ownership
We’re looking for a proactive self-starter who is comfortable taking ownership and driving initiatives forward. In a small team, versatility is key—you should enjoy switching between different types of work.
The Role 📈
- Lead Data Science Projects
Take ownership of impactful data science and machine learning solutions that drive business growth. Work closely with product, engineering, and business teams. - Mentor and Grow Your Team
Lead and coach a talented team of scientists and analysts, helping them grow while pushing the team’s performance and collaboration. - Data-Driven Decisions
Ensure decisions are based on KPIs. Lead the creation and prioritization of data-driven opportunities and stop non-impactful work. - Optimize Processes
Help drive our team's and platform's efficiency by identifying areas to streamline and scale. - Cross-Team Collaboration
Work closely with other teams to align data-driven insights with business needs. - Constant Learning
Stay current with the latest trends in data science, machine learning, and manufacturing technologies.
What We're Looking For 🕵️♂️
- Hands-on Data Expertise
You have strong data science, machine learning, and statistical analysis skills. You know how to implement these in production environments. - Leadership & Mentorship
You’ve led teams, mentoring and motivating them to perform at their best. - Problem Solving
You break down complex problems into manageable solutions that balance efficiency and impact. - Collaboration
You work well with diverse teams, aligning efforts and ensuring smooth communication. - KPIs & Business Focus
You prioritize work based on data insights, setting and using KPIs to make strategic decisions. - Tech-Savvy
Expertise in Python, R, SQL. Experience with MLOps, cloud platforms, and CI/CD pipelines is a plus. - Passion for Learning
You’re always learning, improving, and curious about new technologies and methods.
You will stand out 💫
- Experience in B2B platforms or supply chain data.
- Interest in mechanical engineering or 3D modeling.
What we offer 🤝
- A chance to make a real business impact with your work, not just ship models into a vacuum.
- A collaborative and supportive team that values outcomes over egos.
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Share options!
- Flexible working arrangements
- Benefits like
💭 Confido Health Insurance - dental care, mental health, Optics, etc
💭 Stebby sports compensation
💭 Biweekly office lunches
💭 Headphones, laptop, and all the necessary
Hiring Process ⌛️
- Application Review
We’ll review your application and get back to you within a week. - 30-Minute Video Call with Recruiter
A quick chat with a recruiter to discuss your experience, the role, and assess cultural fit. - 30-Minute Video Call with CTO
Discuss the role in more detail, your experience, and how you'd fit into the team. - Office Meet-Up with Senior Data Engineers
Engage in a technical task and a technical discussion to evaluate your skills and approach. - 1-Hour Call with CTO
This is your chance to ask any remaining questions and for us to finalize the evaluation of your fit. - Final Decision
We’ll inform you of the outcome and next steps.
- Department
- Product Team
- Locations
- Tallinn, Tartu
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Perks working in Fractory
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Just the right time to join us 🚀
The rocket in manufacturing is taking off. We have all the right tools to bring our vision to life - proven model, funds and ambition. Yet we are still in the beginning of our journey, so now is probably the best time to join and help us build a unified platform for manufacturing industry. -
Stock options 📈
In addition to competitive pay, we offer stock options to ensure that everyone is fairly rewarded for their efforts. Every employee should own part of the company. -
Sports and healthcare 🏋️
It is very important for us to have healthy employees, therefore we have joined Viveo Health which provides instant access to doctors in case of any issues. Also each team member is able to use 100€ per quarter for health activities via Stebby app. -
Flexible work 🤘
We have hybrid to remote working arrangements.
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International team 🙋♀️
We have offices in the Nordics and the UK, so you’ll get to meet people from all over the world from different walks of life.
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Awesome events 🎉
Plenty of events and occasions to celebrate with your team and with all Fractorians! SummerDays, Christmas celebrations, every little target we hit as a team, you name it!
Who are the people we are looking for?
In the first place, we really look for drive and intelligence. Hence people who learn quickly and care about those around them. Skills and experience only add to these trades.
As we grow, people at Fractory have started off with one position, but quickly grew to lead a team of people, thus making an even greater impact on how manufacturing can be more sustainable and efficient.
Senior Data Scientist & Team Lead
If you are eager to make your impact in a high-growth technology company at the forefront of the digital manufacturing revolution, apply now
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