El Corte Inglés is the largest department store group in Europe and a dominant force in the Spanish retail landscape. Headquartered in Madrid, the conglomerate operates a diverse portfolio including department stores, supermarkets, travel agencies, and insurance services. With a workforce of tens of thousands, it serves as a primary pillar of the Spanish economy and a leader in consumer goods distribution.

For international professionals, El Corte Inglés offers a gateway into the Spanish corporate world, particularly within its expanding digital, IT, and logistics hubs. While customer-facing roles typically require high Spanish proficiency, the company's focus on e-commerce and supply chain modernization has increased demand for specialized technical talent and project managers from diverse backgrounds.

Founded in 1940 by Ramón Areces in Madrid, the company began as a small tailor shop. Over several decades, it expanded through aggressive growth and acquisitions to become Spain's most iconic retail conglomerate.

For international professionals

Largest department store chain in Europe with a massive physical and digital footprint across Spain.
Offers a wide variety of roles ranging from specialized tech and engineering to corporate management and retail.
Headquartered in Madrid with a presence in every major Spanish city and province.
Currently undergoing a significant digital transformation, creating opportunities for international IT and e-commerce experts.
Known for providing long-term career stability and being one of the most recognized brands in the country.

Data Scientist

El Corte Ingles

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Requirements

Participate in the development of analytical solutions and Machine Learning models to solve business challenges
Collect, process, and analyze data from different corporate sources
Perform exploratory analysis to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for improvement
Design and execute data cleaning, transformation, and validation processes
Define metrics and indicators that facilitate decision-making
Collaborate in the design, training, evaluation, and continuous improvement of Machine Learning models
Participate in classification, segmentation, prediction, and anomaly detection projects
Support the deployment and monitoring of models in production environments
Prepare business-oriented reports and visualizations, presenting conclusions and recommendations clearly
Work in a coordinated manner with engineering, business, architecture, and product teams
Participate in the development of conversational assistants and solutions based on language models (LLMs)
Design and optimize prompts for different use cases
Collaborate in the construction of RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) solutions
Perform tests and validation of the quality of responses generated by Generative AI solutions
Contribute to the adoption of Responsible AI best practices and data governance
Hold a Degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, or related fields
Have specialized training as a Data Scientist or a Master's in Artificial Intelligence or Data Science
Provide at least 1 year of experience in development with Python and SQL
Knowledge of Generative Artificial Intelligence, LLM models, RAG architectures, and classic Machine Learning model training is valued
Demonstrate a proactive attitude, capacity for continuous learning, and a teamwork orientation

Benefits

- Exclusive discounts and financing options.
- Life insurance.
- Corporate University.
- Continuous training for professional development.
- Study grants for employees' children.
- In-house Medical Service.
- Flexible remuneration plan.

Job Description

Are you looking to develop your talent in a place where your effort is recognized? We offer a dynamic, close-knit, and forward-looking environment. Here, every day is a new opportunity to learn, grow, and shine. Imagine being part of a diverse team where evolution and customer service are our priority. At El Corte Inglés, our work is a shared passion.

The project awaiting you.

We are looking to incorporate a Junior Data Scientist to be part of the Artificial Intelligence team. You will participate in the design, development, and production deployment of analytical solutions and Machine Learning models that transform data into valuable business information. You will work collaboratively with business, data, and engineering teams on projects related to advanced analytics, prediction, classification, process optimization, and Generative Artificial Intelligence. If you are passionate about the world of data and seek to continue learning in an innovative environment, this is an excellent opportunity to boost your career.

Main functions and requirements.

Participate in the development of analytical solutions and Machine Learning models to solve business challenges
Collect, process, and analyze data from different corporate sources
Perform exploratory analysis to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for improvement
Design and execute data cleaning, transformation, and validation processes
Define metrics and indicators that facilitate decision-making
Collaborate in the design, training, evaluation, and continuous improvement of Machine Learning models
Participate in classification, segmentation, prediction, and anomaly detection projects
Support the deployment and monitoring of models in production environments
Prepare business-oriented reports and visualizations, presenting conclusions and recommendations clearly
Work in a coordinated manner with engineering, business, architecture, and product teams
Participate in the development of conversational assistants and solutions based on language models (LLMs)
Design and optimize prompts for different use cases
Collaborate in the construction of RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) solutions
Perform tests and validation of the quality of responses generated by Generative AI solutions
Contribute to the adoption of Responsible AI best practices and data governance
Hold a Degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, or related fields
Have specialized training as a Data Scientist or a Master's in Artificial Intelligence or Data Science
Provide at least 1 year of experience in development with Python and SQL
Knowledge of Generative Artificial Intelligence, LLM models, RAG architectures, and classic Machine Learning model training is valued
Demonstrate a proactive attitude, capacity for continuous learning, and a teamwork orientation

We offer a variety of social benefits that will contribute to your well-being.

- Exclusive discounts and financing options.

- Life insurance.

- Corporate University.

- Continuous training for professional development.

- Study grants for employees' children.

- In-house Medical Service.

- Flexible remuneration plan.

If you find this position interesting, we invite you to apply, as your experience could be very valuable to us. In our company, everyone is welcome.

View original advert (Spanish)

¿Buscas desarrollar tu talento y un lugar dónde tu esfuerzo sea reconocido? Te ofrecemos un entorno dinámico, cercano y de futuro. Aquí, cada día es una nueva oportunidad para aprender, crecer y brillar. Imagina formar parte de un equipo diverso, donde la evolución y el servicio al cliente son nuestra prioridad. En El Corte Inglés, nuestro trabajo es una pasión compartida.

El proyecto que te espera.

Buscamos incorporar un/a Data Scientist Junior para formar parte del equipo de Inteligencia Artificial. Participarás en el diseño, desarrollo y puesta en producción de soluciones analíticas y modelos de Machine Learning que permitan transformar los datos en información de valor para el negocio. Trabajarás de forma colaborativa con equipos de negocio, datos e ingeniería en proyectos relacionados con analítica avanzada, predicción, clasificación, optimización de procesos e Inteligencia Artificial Generativa. Si te apasiona el mundo del dato y buscas seguir aprendiendo en un entorno innovador, esta es una excelente oportunidad para impulsar tu carrera.

Funciones principales y requisitos.

Participar en el desarrollo de soluciones analíticas y modelos de Machine Learning para resolver retos de negocio
Recopilar, procesar y analizar datos procedentes de diferentes fuentes corporativas
Realizar análisis exploratorios para identificar patrones, tendencias y oportunidades de mejora
Diseñar y ejecutar procesos de limpieza, transformación y validación de datos
Definir métricas e indicadores que faciliten la toma de decisiones
Colaborar en el diseño, entrenamiento, evaluación y mejora continua de modelos de Machine Learning
Participar en proyectos de clasificación, segmentación, predicción y detección de anomalías
Apoyar el despliegue y la monitorización de modelos en entornos productivos
Elaborar informes y visualizaciones orientadas a negocio, presentando conclusiones y recomendaciones de forma clara
Trabajar de manera coordinada con equipos de ingeniería, negocio, arquitectura y producto
Participar en el desarrollo de asistentes conversacionales y soluciones basadas en modelos de lenguaje (LLMs)
Diseñar y optimizar prompts para diferentes casos de uso
Colaborar en la construcción de soluciones RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
Realizar pruebas y validación de la calidad de las respuestas generadas por soluciones de IA Generativa
Contribuir a la adopción de buenas prácticas de IA Responsable y gobierno del dato
Contar con Grado en Matemáticas, Ingeniería, Física o titulaciones afines
Disponer de formación especializada como Data Scientist o Máster en Inteligencia Artificial o Data Science
Aportar al menos 1 año de experiencia en desarrollo con Python y SQL
Valorar conocimientos en Inteligencia Artificial Generativa, modelos LLM, arquitecturas RAG y entrenamiento de modelos de Machine Learning clásico
Demostrar una actitud proactiva, capacidad de aprendizaje continuo y orientación al trabajo en equipo

Te ofrecemos una variedad de beneficios sociales que contribuirán a tu bienestar.

- Descuentos exclusivos y opciones de financiación.

- Seguro de vida.

- Universidad Corporativa.

- Formación continua para el desarrollo profesional.

- Ayudas al estudio para hijos e hijas de empleados.

- Servicio Médico propio.

- Plan de retribución flexible.

Si te resulta interesante este puesto, te invitamos a que apliques, ya que tu experiencia podría ser muy valiosa para nosotros. En nuestra empresa todas las personas son bienvenidas.