Data Science & Engineering Team Lead

We are looking for a Team Lead based in our Malaysia location to join the Data Science & Engineering team in ROCKWOOL.

Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?

In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions.

Your future team

We have recently started a journey towards using more AI, digitalization and automation and better use of data – and this is where your abilities come into play. You will join our Data Science & Engineering team and work at the forefront of AI and machine learning. This role reports directly to the manager of the Data Science & Engineering team based in Denmark and is an integral part of a larger global Data Science & Engineering team. Furthermore, you will be responsible for leading a team of 5 people with various roles such as data scientists, data engineers and ML Engineers.

What You Will Be Doing

We are seeking a talented and experienced Team Lead who will be responsible for leading a newly established team of 5 talented data scientists & engineers with a focus on maintaining our AI/ML models and AI products. In this role, you will ensure the stability, performance, and continuous operation of our AI products. The role requires a blend of technical and people skills. More concretely, you will have the following responsibilities :

• Lead and manage an operations team of 5 data scientists, data engineers & ML engineers, ensuring effective collaboration and performance.
• Ensure all AI products developed by the team are operating smoothly and efficiently.
• Monitor and maintain the performance of AI products, addressing and resolving issues within established Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Be a key part of setting up and recruiting the roles required to create the local team in Malaysia.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of AI solutions.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Manage and prioritize the team's workload, ensuring timely and successful delivery of projects.
  
  
  

What You Bring

• A master's degree in computer science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in Data Science and it would be great if you have experience with either the manufacturing industry or with GenAI. At least 2 years of experience in a people management role.
• Experienced with managing data scientists and data engineers
• Experience of working with LLMs, transformer models, vector databases, RAG frameworks, Langchain, etc.
• Excellent skills within Python, R, SQL, and cloud computing technologies
• Hands on experience in deploying models and algorithms into production systems is desirable
• Experience with ML Ops tools and frameworks such as Kubeflow, MLflow, e.g. is desirable
• Professional in English language
  
  
  

As a person you are curious and solution oriented. You can easily communicate complex content across functions and to non-technical colleagues. And you have a structured way of working forward and take pride in delivering high quality output.

ROCKWOOL are keen to nurture employees develop their talents and move forward in their careers. You can expect to be supported in your professional ambitions through our programs, to help you reach your professional goals.

Ready to apply?

If you want to know more, please contact Manager, Data Science & Engineering, Shabab Akhter. Please submit your CV and motivational letter before November 15th, 2025.

Who We Are

We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive. We are a global company with more than 12,000 employees, located in 40+ countries with 51 manufacturing facilities, all focused on one common purpose – to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.

Sustainability is central to our business strategy. ROCKWOOL was one of the first companies to commit to actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) framework and are actively committed to 11 SDGs, including SDG 14, Life Below Water. Through our partnership with the One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team, we will help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.

Diverse and Inclusive Culture

We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included and heard. We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.