Senior AI Scientist Advanced Analytics - CDAIO

Santander is evolving from a high-impact global brand to a technology-driven organization, and our people are at the heart of this journey. We are looking for a Senior AI Scientist to lead and manage strategic AI initiatives that drive impact across global companies and key functions. The role combines classical analytical rigor with emerging AI methodologies to deliver scalable, production-grade intelligent systems.

Requirements

• 7–12 years of experience in data science, machine learning, or applied AI, with a demonstrable impact in production environments.
• Strong foundation in statistics, experimental design, and model evaluation, with experience translating business questions into testable hypotheses.
• Practical experience with modern AI techniques such as graph-based models, reinforcement learning, synthetic data generation, representation learning, or advanced retrieval systems.
• Demonstrated ability to move from exploratory data analysis to scalable AI systems that operate reliably over time.
• Strong programming skills (e.g., Python and modern ML frameworks) and familiarity with distributed data or ML environments.
• Experience contributing meaningfully within cross-functional teams, while maintaining ownership of technical components and project outcomes.
• Ability to lead project-level execution as a senior individual contributor, combining hands-on development with methodological guidance.
• Curiosity and openness to emerging AI tools and paradigms, with a disciplined approach to validating their real-world applicability.

Benefits

• Competitive rewards.
• Flexibility.
• Learning for life.
• Economic advantages.
• Your health is our priority.
• We know that family is everything.
• Always by your side.
• Extra benefits.