Data Scientist

We are now looking for a Data Scientist to join Stena Line. In this role you will tackle complex challenges by developing, validating, and refining predictive models, simulations, and optimisation algorithms, that directly improve operational outcomes. You will join an established and collaborative team of data scientists, to build and integrate decision-support software products. Together, you will harness the power of data to deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations that shape business decisions and drive future growth.

Some of your key responsibilities:
- Develop automated software leveraging machine learning and optimization techniques to support commercial, revenue management, and operational functions
- Work closely with stakeholders to understand the business problems and find data driven solutions
- Identify opportunities to improve revenue, profitability, and operational efficiency
- Quantify the business impact of models and continuously improve performance
- Contribute to end-to-end product development, from idea to production, and to continuous integration/delivery
- Stay up to date with the state-of-the-art techniques in transportation science, machine learning, AI, and revenue management
- Contribute to a culture of innovation, experimentation, and knowledge sharing within the team

What you will experience
As a Stena Line employee in Sweden, we offer you an additional benefits package consisting of travel discounts, health allowance, well-being activities, access to a benefits portal, and much more.

Based in our Gothenburg office, this role follows an office-first approach, allowing you to work closely with a team of Data Scientists, Developers and Product Owners.  

Who are you?
At Stena Line, your personal qualities matter just as much as your skills and expertise. Regardless of the role, being welcoming, caring, and reliable guides you in your everyday work and the challenges you face.

You also combine a strong sense of the bigger picture with a sharp eye for detail, enabling you to deliver high-quality, impactful results. With excellent communication skills, you effortlessly bridge the gap between technical and non-technical audiences, turning complex data into clear and actionable insights. You also have a strong interest in developing software and enjoy turning ideas and models into scalable, well-structured solutions.

Qualifications:
- M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Data Science, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or similar
- Strong background in modeling, optimisation, and algorithms
- Strong interest, or experience, in developing software
- Experience in using Python (Pandas, Polars, FastAPI, uv, LightGBM, scikit-learn, etc.)
- Experience in predictive modelling and forecasting
- Familiar with general Data Science/Machine Learning concepts and tools
- Experience with tabular and time series foundation models is meriting
- Experience in transportation, logistics, or maritime/aviation industries, particularly in revenue management or capacity optimisation, is meriting
- Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, and Azure is meriting
- Experience working with, and developing, AI agents is meriting
- Fluent in English, written and spoken

Interested? 
This is a full-time, permanent position based in Gothenburg within our Trade Management Digital department. To apply, please register your profile and send in your application in English as soon as possible but no later than 7^th of June, 2026. We are having an ongoing selection, so do not wait with your application. To ensure the secure and structured processing of your personal data, we only accept applications submitted through our online recruitment system.

We have collective bargaining agreements with Unionen, among others, who you can contact for more information. Please note that we kindly decline any offers from recruitment or staffing agencies regarding this recruitment. We may conduct background checks as part of our efforts to ensure the quality of our recruitment process.

If you have any questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Jonas Bereketab, Trade Management Lead, at [email protected] or about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact Frida Berntsson, Talent Acquisition Partner, [email protected].

About Stena Line
As a leader in sustainable shipping, Stena Line has Europe’s most comprehensive route network focusing on transportation of both passengers and freight. We have over 8,750 employees in our Stena Line family across Scandinavia, around the UK and the Baltics, making a contribution to our company.

Working at Stena Line means having a safe and stable workplace and a great work-life balance. We are committed to maintaining and developing a sustainable working environment, free from harassment, that gives equal opportunities to everyone. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion – and welcome all applicants.