Junior Software Engineer | The Hague

The Data Science department translates large volumes of unstructured, often dynamic data sets into actionable insights. These data often originate from internet-based platforms such as social media and discussion forums, but can also include sensor data and transaction log files. We work with our clients on finding new methods for searching, linking and detecting trends in large amounts of heterogeneous data (text, audio, video, etc.). Together with your colleagues, you will develop proof-of-concepts that use the latest data science methods. You will contribute your knowledge and experience of implementing machine learning to projects for various clients, e.g. clients in the domains of security, defence, logistics, industry or health. Some areas you can help us with include:

• Security: collaborating in the security domain on analysis tools to identify criminal behaviour on the dark web. https://blockchain.tno.nl/projects/dark-web-solutions/
• Defence: How can the Ministry of Defence take military advantage of the large amounts of (unstructured) data to be found on the internet, and which sources can and cannot be trusted? https://time.tno.nl/nl/artikelen/hoe-controleer-je-de-betrouwbaarheid-van-data/
• Wellbeing and health: Facilitating analyses between partners in the healthcare chain without jeopardising privacy or sensitive data having to be shared. https://time.tno.nl/nl/artikelen/door-data-science-het-lerend-vermogen-van-de-gezondheidszorg-versnellen/

Would you like to use what you know to contribute to the above topics? And does the list of requirements below sound like you? If so, we’d like to hear from you.

• Do you have a general affinity with such areas as data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence?
• Does implementing your techniques in proof-of-concepts inspire you? Do you enjoy using new technologies in practical solutions so that stakeholders and clients can see the added value of these?
• Do you have the programming skills to translate ideas into practical and demonstrable solutions?
• Can you familiarise yourself quickly with programming languages and tools like GitLab and Docker?
• Do you enjoy working with other experts at TNO and/or partners and stakeholders outside TNO?
• Are you interested in contributing your expertise to different domains and application fields?

As Junior Software Engineer, you:

• Have a university (WO) or higher professional vocational (HBO) qualification in IT, e.g. a master’s in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning or (Statistical) Data Science;
• Preferably have practical knowledge of data science and machine learning methods and machine learning libraries, e.g. Pandas, sklearn, TensorFlow, Keras, Caffe or Torch;
• Know how to use Python; Java or Scala would also be preferable;
• Experience with microservices-based software design, e.g. Docker, is essential;
• Experience with Apache Spark or Hadoop and NoSQL databases would be an advantage;
• You can work independently and also support colleagues with any problems they encounter.

TNO is an independent research organisation whose expertise and research make an important contribution to the competitiveness of companies and organisations, to the economy and to the quality of society as a whole. Innovation with purpose is what TNO stands for. With 3000 people we develop knowledge not for its own sake but for practical application. To create new products that make life more pleasant and valuable and help companies innovate. To find creative answers to the questions posed by society. We work for a variety of customers: governments, the SME sector, large companies, service providers and non-governmental organisations. Working together on new knowledge, better products and clear recommendations for policy and processes. In everything we do, impact is the key. Our product and process innovations and recommendations are only worth something if our customers can use them to boost their competitiveness.

Work enjoyment means something different for each employee. This is why we offer a-la-carte terms and conditions of employment that you can switch around on a monthly basis. Flexible working hours (like 4 days x 9 hours) and different leave schemes mean that you can create a package attuned to your specific wishes.
TNO attaches great value to both your personal and your professional development. Many opportunities exist for you to develop: conferences, courses, workshops, coaching, intervision, mentoring and job rotation. At TNO you can orchestrate your own career.