Junior Data Scientist

Do you want to turn image and sensor data into meaningful insights and real-world solutions? Here, you join a collaborative environment where innovation, learning, and data-driven thinking move us forward.

Why Sandvik?

We combine advanced technology with real industrial impact, giving you space to grow while contributing to something bigger.

• Work together with experienced experts and learn by doing
• Contribute to real-world AI use cases from day one
• Be part of a collaborative and inclusive team culture

About The Job

You support the development of AI models and data-driven solutions with a focus on image and sensor data. Working closely with more experienced colleagues, you take part in experimentation, testing, and continuous improvement of models.

Job Responsibilities

• Support development of AI and machine learning models
• Work with image and sensor data to explore and build solutions
• Assist in testing, validating, and refining models
• Contribute to experiments and prototyping activities
• Collaborate with team members to improve performance and results

Location and flexibility

This position is based at our site in Svedala and offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to work remotely.

Your profile

You’re early in your career and bring a strong foundation in data science or a related field. Curiosity drives you, and you’re motivated to turn theory into practical solutions while growing your skills in applied AI.

Your background includes:

• A degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar
• Hands-on experience through projects, thesis work, or open-source contributions
• Interest in AI, machine learning, and algorithms for image or sensor data
• Strong problem-solving ability and analytical thinking
• Eagerness to learn and develop within a team environment

Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn guide your approach. You enjoy collaborating, asking questions, and tackling challenges step by step. A proactive mindset and openness to feedback help you grow and contribute to the team’s success.

Our culture

At Sandvik, we’re tech driven, innovative and entrepreneurial. We believe that success is a team effort so we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where people can be themselves and reach their full potential. So, we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our differences. Visit our stories hub, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us further.

Contact information

For further information about this position, please contact Johan Östergren, hiring manager, [email protected].

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Union contacts – Sweden

• Mårten Lindberg, Unionen, +46 (0)76 111 03 36
• Jonny Hansson, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)76 126 45 81
• Michael Wicktor-Ohlsson, Ledarna, +46 (0)70 251 44 57

Recruitment Specialist: Ulrika Gruffman

How To Apply

Send your application no later than July 27, 2026. Click apply and include your resume and cover letter in English. Please note that we don’t accept applications by e-mail. Job ID: R0093937.

At Sandvik, we value a healthy work-life balance and will be away on summer vacation. Therefore, it can be difficult to reach us, and the recruitment process might take longer than usual.  

We aim for an open and fair recruitment process and use different tools to ensure an objective assessment. Later in the process, you may be invited to complete a personality and logic test.

To learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our career site or contact HR Services at [email protected]

Business area Rock Processing is a global leading supplier of equipment, service, and technical solutions for crushing, screening, breaking and demolition in the mining and infrastructure industries. In 2025, sales were approximately SEK 10 billion with about 2,800 employees.