⚙️ Senior Principal Applied Scientist (f/m/d) for Cutting-Edge Machine Learning at Siemens in Berlin

Siemens is revolutionizing the physical world by building intelligent systems for factories, power grids, and infrastructure. As a Senior Principal Applied Scientist, you will lead the scientific strategy for industrial AI, transforming research into production-ready models. This role offers the unique opportunity to work at the cutting edge of machine learning within real-world industrial environments, ensuring scientific rigor and impactful outcomes.

Your Impact and Responsibilities

• Define the applied science roadmap for core AI capabilities, including multimodal perception, computer vision, and agentic reasoning.
• Translate complex product and system requirements into actionable research questions, hypotheses, and measurable success metrics.
• Oversee the design of robust evaluation and benchmarking frameworks for generative and predictive models.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to integrate models into high-performance, production-grade pipelines.
• Influence architectural decisions through scientific evidence and de-risk scaling challenges such as data quality and latency.
• Mentor scientists and engineers to maintain the highest standards of experimentation rigor and documentation.

Your Profile for Success

• Advanced degree (Master's or equivalent) in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• Over 10 years of experience in applied machine learning or AI research with a proven track record of shipping impactful models to production.
• Deep proficiency in Python and modern ML frameworks and toolchains.
• Exceptional communication skills to bridge the gap between technical ML concepts and business leadership.
• Experience in physical domains like robotics, energy, or healthcare is highly preferred.
• Ability to set scientific direction autonomously while fostering collaboration across global teams.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package and comprehensive Siemens pension benefits.
• Flexible working models, including 2-3 days of mobile work per week and workation options.
• 30 days of annual leave and access to exclusive employee share programs.
• A diverse and inclusive environment that supports your personal and professional development.

Join us in creating a better future through technology. We value your unique perspective and look forward to your application.