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(Senior) Data Scientist
Continental Automotive Systems INC · 🇺🇸 Lousado, Braga, PT
Sponsorship verdict
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 1 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Nov 2025) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 17 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Continental Automotive Systems INC
The US Department of Labor certified 1 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Nov 2025) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 17 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
In Digital Solutions, we drive innovation for connected mobility and deliver cutting-edge digital products to our global fleet customers. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will be at the forefront of transforming data into intelligent, scalable solutions. You will design, develop, and deploy advanced data science models that solve complex business challenges and deliver measurable impact. Working closely with Data Engineers, MLOps Engineers, and cross-functional teams, you will turn raw data into actionable insights and production-ready solutions that power smarter, safer, and more efficient mobility worldwide. Key responsibilities : • Lead technical development projects, including scope definition, concept design, and proof-of-concept, and report progress to stakeholders; • Design and develop data science models to solve complex customer problems and conduct proof-of-concepts for feasibility and scalability; • Build and deploy validated models into production-ready solutions, ensuring robustness, maintainability, and lifecycle management; • Engage with business stakeholders to understand requirements, facilitate workshops, and translate technical topics into clear, non-technical language; • Collaborate with MLOps Engineer and Data Engineers to realize data-driven projects; • Mentor junior Data Scientists, review work, and organize knowledge-sharing sessions to foster best practices. • Academic degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field; • > 4 years of experience as a Data Scientist; • Reliable team player with structured self-organized workstyle; • Strong programming skills in Python and SQL; • Expertise in machine learning and AI (supervised, unsupervised, deep learning, time-series); • Proficiency in cloud and big data platforms; • Advanced skills in exploratory data analysis and dashboarding; • Hands-on experience with data engineering tools (e.g., Airflow); • Solid understanding of MLOps and model deployment practices; • Experience with Agile project management methods (Scrum, Kanban); • Fluent English language skills (written and spoken). Our offer: • Integration in a challenging and international work environment; • Flexible working model; • Agile and collaborative working style; • Continuous opportunities for the promotion of talent and training. Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.