(Senior) Forward Deployed AI Scientist, Operations & Optimization, Germany & Austria - BCG X

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We Are BCG X

We’re a diverse team of more than 3,000 tech experts united by a drive to make a difference. Working across industries and disciplines, we combine our experience and expertise to tackle the biggest challenges faced by society today. We go beyond what was once thought possible, creating new and innovative solutions to the world’s most complex problems. Leveraging BCG’s global network and partnerships with leading organizations, BCG X provides a stable ecosystem for talent to build game-changing businesses, products, and services from the ground up, all while growing their career. Together, we strive to create solutions that will positively impact the lives of millions.

What You'll Do

Our BCG X teams own the full analytics value-chain end to end: framing new business challenges, designing innovative algorithms, implementing, and deploying scalable solutions, and enabling colleagues and clients to fully embrace AI. Our product offerings span from fully custom-builds to industry specific leading edge AI software solutions.

As a (Senior) Forward Deployed AI Scientist – Operations & Optimization, you will apply advanced analytics, machine learning, optimization, and simulation techniques to solve complex operational challenges across industries. Working as part of diverse, multidisciplinary teams—including BCG consultants, Operations experts, AI engineers, and client teams—you will jointly design, build, and deploy AI-driven solutions that deliver measurable business impact. Success in this role requires close collaboration with stakeholders across functions and organizations, combining deep technical expertise with operational knowledge to improve performance, increase resilience, reduce costs, and enable lasting transformation.

What You'll Bring

We are looking for dedicated individuals with a passion for data science, statistics, operations research and redefining organizations into AI led innovative companies. Successful candidates possess the following:

• Experience applying data science, machine learning, optimization, or simulation techniques to solve complex business problems

• Strong understanding of modern analytics and machine learning methods, with the ability to translate insights into business impact

• Knowledge of Operations & Optimization methodologies and experience solving operational challenges in areas such as supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, inventory management, or workforce planning

• Strong programming skills in Python; experience with optimization tools (e.g., Gurobi, OR-Tools, Pyomo) is a plus

• Ability to communicate complex analytical concepts clearly and effectively to technical and non-technical audiences

• Comfortable in client-facing environments, working collaboratively in diverse teams, and managing multiple stakeholders

• Master's degree or PhD in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Engineering, Economics, or a related quantitative field - please provide all academic certificates (A-level, Bachelor, Master, PhD)

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both German and English (C1/C2)

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Programming Languages: Python

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Professional Development

We are committed to your growth. You will have ample opportunities to participate in training programs, workshops, and development initiatives. You will also benefit from coaching and mentoring to further enhance your skills and expertise. At BCG, you can explore new horizons and expand your potential.

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