About Stenon

At Stenon, we are on a mission to democratize soil data. We have become the global market leader in real-time, digital soil data, providing farmers with essential insights to make optimal and sustainable cultivation decisions. Our technology helps boost yields, improve crop quality and soil health, and reduce input costs.

Having closed an $18 million Series B financing round, we are scaling real-time nitrogen and soil data management and expanding internationally.

Position: Senior Data Scientist

We are looking for a versatile and experienced Senior Data Scientist to drive and expand our existing soil nutrient machine learning models, as well as develop new data-driven features. Your work will support our customers in making better agronomic decisions for their fields using real-time soil data.

You Will

• Take responsibility for a core pillar of Stenon’s products.
• Scale our soil nutrient modelling to support an increasing number of regions worldwide.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of Data Science projects.
• Contribute to the Data Science strategy, vision, and roadmap, enhancing Stenon’s agronomy intelligence layer to support additional features and enable new data sources.
• Work with a variety of data, ranging from spectral sensor data and chemical lab analysis results to spatial fertilization maps.

You Have

• At least 5+ years of hands-on experience in Data Science products.
• An advanced degree in Engineering or Science.
• Exceptional understanding of statistical and fundamental machine learning concepts.
• Experience writing and maintaining Python code, including common libraries such as Scikit-learn and PyTorch, as well as ML-Ops infrastructure such as MLflow and DVC.
• A high degree of autonomy.
• The ability to translate complex statistical or machine learning concepts into digestible information for non-technical audiences.
• Experience across the machine learning product lifecycle, including defining success metrics, model evaluation and validation, deployment, monitoring, and iteration in collaboration with data engineers.
• A strong sense of data and code quality, with the ability to promote and maintain high standards.
• Expertise in high-dimensional sensor and signal data processing.
• A proven track record of managing complex projects from start to finish in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading or mentoring team members.
• Good communication and English language skills, both verbal and written.

You May Also Have

• Experience in geo-spatial products.
• Knowledge of agronomy or agriculture, sensor/IoT data, or field trials.
• An understanding of sensor hardware, physical measurement principles, and real-world noise characteristics.
• ML-Ops or Data Engineering knowledge, including Docker, CI/CD, AWS, or GCP.
• Experience in experiment design and simulations.

What We Offer

• Ownership & Growth: A key role in a fast-growing scale-up where you own your area of responsibility, with flat hierarchies and fast decision-making.
• Real-World Impact: Design products that go directly into the hands of farmers, helping solve global food production and climate challenges.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a highly productive, international team that values hands-on development and mutual support.
• Work-Life Balance: A permanent, full-time position with adaptable schedules to accommodate your lifestyle.
• Flexible Location: Choose between hybrid or fully remote work anywhere in Germany, with one mandatory monthly collaboration day in Potsdam for team cohesion and alignment.
• Remote Setup Support: Receive a dedicated financial allowance to optimize your home workspace.
• Learning Budget: Invest in your professional growth with an annual allowance for courses, conferences, books, and certifications.
• Year-End Break: Enjoy a paid company-wide closure between Christmas and New Year to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
• Seamless Commuting: Choose between an ABC Berlin/Potsdam travel pass or a Deutschland-Ticket.
• Team Spirit: Enjoy annual company retreats to warmer climates (our last trip was to Gran Canaria), regular social events, and a fully stocked kitchen with coffee, tea, and snacks.

Why Us?

We are changing how farmers understand and manage their soil, moving from lab-based analysis to real-time insights directly in the field.

At Stenon, we value transparency, ownership, and continuous improvement. We believe great products come from teams that respect and support each other.

We set high standards, reward performance, and foster a positive, constructive feedback culture.

Interested?

We want to hear from you! Apply today and help us shape the future of real-time agronomy intelligence.

About Us

Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Potsdam, Germany, Stenon is the global leader in real-time digital soil data.

Through our pioneering technology, we deliver essential soil insights that help optimize crop yields, enhance soil health, and reduce input expenses.

We provide input retailers, machinery OEMs, agricultural consultants, and food producers with the data-driven tools they need to scale efficiency and sustainability across the agricultural value chain.