Data Scientist, Source.ag
€75-95k
More information about location
2 days a week in office
AI for agriculture
Open for applications
AI for agriculture
21-100 employees
Open for applications
€75-95k
More information about location
2 days a week in office
21-100 employees
Company mission
To grow a prosperous and healthy community connecting food, fun, tech, and farming.
Role
Who you are
- If you have a proven track record of building sophisticated engineering systems where data is inherently messy, and nothing is linear, and you're eager to make a tangible, positive impact on sustainable food production, this is your opportunity
- MSc or PhD in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math discipline
- Minimum 4 years of experience in a relevant discipline
- A relentless passion for problem-solving, with an intrinsic drive to find solutions and see them through to successful implementation
- Exceptional eagerness to dive deep into complex domain knowledge, understanding that it's paramount to the success of our models
- A reflective and iterative mindset, consistently analyzing outcomes to drive continuous improvement in your work and the team’s processes
- Experience in several of the following: mathematical optimization, machine learning, systems modelling, control engineering, signal processing, and data engineering
- Proven track record of developing and deploying models for complex physical systems
- Clear, concise presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate intricate analytical concepts to diverse audiences, including those without a technical background
- Strong proficiency in Python for large-scale, production-grade projects
- Proficiency with AI tools, since we use them to scale our output: our philosophy is “AI is your collaborator, but you are accountable for the result”
- We strongly encourage you to apply even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes!
What the job involves
- We're looking for a bright, pragmatic Data Scientist who thrives on complexity and possesses a first-principles approach with an unshakeable engineering mindset. Y
- You are a force multiplier who values collective achievement over solo virtuosity and thrives in a team where the best idea wins, not the loudest voice
- You'll be instrumental in bringing the world's best environmental control systems to growers globally
- In our Control team, you'll be embedded within a highly collaborative environment, working side-by-side with Software Engineers, Product Managers, and AI Solution Specialists
- Together, you'll explore, design, ship, and continuously support new models and products in live operations. What makes this role truly unique is the direct collaboration with Plant Scientists and expert growers, allowing you to integrate cutting-edge biological knowledge and real-world practices directly into your work
- Architect and deploy robust logic pipelines that run 24/7, autonomously controlling irrigation in greenhouses worldwide
- Decisively navigate uncertainty to drive rapid convergence from experimental phases to iterative, production-ready releases, prioritizing tangible real-world impact over pure research
- Push the boundaries where engineering, data science, and plant science converge to develop state-of-the-art models for innovative customer products
- Own modelling initiatives end-to-end, from initial brainstorming and conceptualization to packaging, deployment, and ongoing monitoring
- Masterfully combine data, deep domain knowledge, scientific principles, grower expertise, statistics, and advanced AI/ML tooling to solve critical, real-world business problems
- Embody Source's mission of building the world's best Data & AI solutions for growers, directly impacting global food security
Our take
Dutch agtech Source.ag installs AI-powered indoor farms in order to democratise access to sufficient fruit and vegetables whilst using fewer resources. Given that almost 45% of people worldwide do not have access to enough fruit and veg, this is a sizable problem to address.
As the climate crisis worsens, the company's services are in high demand, as indoor farms are essential in providing higher food security under increasingly challenging weather conditions. Source's hi-tech farms are able to protect crops against extreme heat, cold, rainfall or pests.
The company continues to invest in the development of its software that is making greenhouses smarter, whilst also onboarding new customers and expanding partnerships. It is well-funded, which has enabled accelerated product development and supported the expansion of commercial collaborations.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
72% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Nov 2025
$17.5m
SERIES B
Jun 2023
$4m
SERIES A
Total funding: $54.5m
Company HQ
Sloten en Riekerpolder, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Leadership
Rien Kamman
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously acted as Associate Director of Data Science for BCG GAMMA and as the Principal for Boston Consulting Group.
Ernst van Bruggen
(Co-Founder & CCO)Previously spent over five years at McKinsey & Company, eventually acting as Engagement Manager.
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