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Data Scientist

On-site in Barcelone·Added 2 days ago

Sixense Iberia

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Overview

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Sixense Iberia doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Barcelone
No relocation package mentioned.
Master's degree
“Degree (MSc/PhD) in Data Science, Computer Science, Geophysics, Remote Sensing, Applied Mathematics, or a related field” — per the ad.

Requirements

What we're looking for

• Degree (MSc/PhD) in Data Science, Computer Science, Geophysics, Remote Sensing, Applied Mathematics, or a related field

• Experience in machine learning, with hands-on expertise in convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)

• Strong Python programming skills; experience with scientific computing libraries (NumPy, SciPy, xarray, etc.)

• Experience working with geospatial or remote sensing data (SAR/InSAR experience is a strong plus, but not mandatory)

• Familiarity with signal/image processing techniques

• Comfortable working with large datasets and building production-grade data pipelines

• Strong analytical mindset and ability to work independently on open-ended problems

• Excellent written and oral reporting skills in English are mandatory.

• Good communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Nice to have

• French or Spanish would be a valued skill.

• Prior experience with InSAR, SAR imagery, or satellite remote sensing

• Experience with cloud computing platforms and distributed processing

• Familiarity with geodesy or ground deformation monitoring

The role

Sixense Satellite is looking for a Data Scientist to join our team and contribute to the development of our Atlas InSAR (Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar) processing chain. You'll work on both maintaining and extending core processing capabilities, and on building new features that push our satellite-based ground deformation monitoring products forward.

This is a hands-on role for someone who wants to work at the intersection of remote sensing, geophysics, and applied machine learning.

What you'll do

• Contribute to the design, development, and optimization of our InSAR tools and chain

• Implement new functionalities and features to expand processing capabilities and product offerings

• Design and deploy machine learning models, including convolutional neural networks (CNNs), for tasks such as phase unwrapping, atmospheric correction, anomaly/deformation detection, and signal classification

• Work with large volumes of SAR and interferometric data, building robust and scalable pipelines

• Collaborate closely with geophysicists, radar engineers, and software developers to translate research into production-ready tools

• Validate model outputs against ground truth and domain expertise; iterate based on real-world performance

• Contribute to technical documentation and internal knowledge sharing

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge Earth observation technology with real-world impact - infrastructure monitoring, natural hazard detection, mining, and more

• Direct influence on the evolution of our core processing chain

• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment

Hiring process

Interested candidates are invited to send their CV and a short cover letter to satellite@sixense-group.com with the subject line 'Data Scientist - InSAR Processing Chain'.

About Sixense Iberia

Sixense is an international engineering company focused on knowledge of soils, the environment and structures — 'transforming infrastructure into living assets'. Its services span engineering and consulting (structural studies, materials analysis, acoustics and vibrations, climate resilience), monitoring and instrumentation of buildings and infrastructure (geotechnical, hydrology, satellite-based surveillance), digital solutions for data management and AI, and mapping and heritage digitization services such as LiDAR mapping and digital twins. It serves transport infrastructure, buildings, dams, energy (nuclear, wind), mining and oil and gas sectors. Sixense operates as a specialist brand within VINCI Construction's specialty networks, and its recruitment is handled through the VINCI Group careers portal.

Industry: Engineering and Monitoring
Website: sixense-group.com

Good to know if you are moving

Sixense Iberia currently has 6 open positions in Spain: 5 in Barcelona (Catalonia) and 1 in Seville (Andalusia).
Two Barcelona roles — VIE Data Scientist and VIE InSAR Processing Expert — are offered on international assignment contracts, alongside permanent contracts for Data Scientist and InSAR Processing Expert.
Open roles include Data Scientist, InSAR Processing Expert, Survey Engineer and Project Manager, mostly tagged under Engineering / Design Studies / Methods.
Sixense Iberia sits within VINCI Construction's specialty networks, and applications are processed through the VINCI Group careers portal (jobs.vinci.com).
VINCI warns applicants about fraudulent job offers: group companies never ask candidates for bank details or any payment during recruitment.

In their own words

About the company & team

Sixense Satellite, a subsidiary of VINCI Construction, is a leading player in satellite-based ground monitoring. We develop advanced technologies combining remote sensing, InSAR, and data science to deliver high-impact decision-support solutions for infrastructure management, natural hazard monitoring, and land-use planning.

As part of the VINCI Construction group, we help our clients better understand and anticipate ground deformation phenomena through Earth observation data and cutting-edge technologies.

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