Knowledge Graph Engineer

Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation. 

We provide a fulfilling work environment with a strong emphasis on the physical and psychological safety of our employees and the communities we operate in. We are always working to form the best team with an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion and through lifelong learning and development.  

At BASF, we constantly strive to become an even better workplace. As a result of our commitment to our employees, BASF has earned various awards, including being recognized by Mediacorp in 2024 as one of Canada's Top Employers for tenth consecutive year, one of the Greater Toronto Area's Top Employers for the eleventh year in a row, and twice being named one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Best Diversity Employers.

We invite you to join our best team on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future! 

Knowledge Graph Engineer (104860) 

Working Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)

Location: Mississauga, ON 

Where the Chemistry Happens…

We as Global Digital Services enable BASF’s digitalization and adoption of artificial intelligence. In agile teams, we develop innovative solutions for BASF and its customers, create new exciting customer experiences and business growth, and drive efficiencies in processes. We provide IT that works and offer knowhow and access to latest technologies.

As part of BASF’s Data & AI Powerhouse within the Product Data Semantics team, you will contribute to strengthening and expanding our semantics capabilities. Your work will focus on implementing analytic solutions for Knowledge Graphs, as well as contributing to other semantics-related activities.

Join Data Semantics as a Knowledge Graph Engineer and contribute to strengthening our semantics capabilities through the effective utilization of Knowledge Graphs, advanced analytics, and AI techniques. Be part of an innovative and collaborative environment that values your expertise and offers exciting opportunities for professional growth.

Formula for Success: You Will…

• Apply advanced analytics and AI techniques to extract insights from Knowledge Graphs.
• Support and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams, including data scientists, software engineers, and domain experts, on Knowledge Graph exploitation.
• Design, create and maintain Knowledge Graphs for different business objectives.
• Evaluate and enhance of the team’s data governance policies, standards, and best practices for effective Knowledge Graphs management.
• Create and maintain ontologies that will serve as the foundation for future Knowledge Graphs.

Ingredients for Success: What We Look for in You…

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in graph analytics.
• Proven experience in Knowledge Graphs, including their development, validation, and quality assurance.
• Proven experience in ontology development, including designing and implementing ontologies, taxonomies, and semantic models.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams, domain experts, and data scientists.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment, with a proactive and self-driven attitude.

Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you – the whole you – in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry. 

The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.  We also provide engaging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your role. 

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

BASF is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees can be their authentic selves. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, religion/creed, sex/pregnancy, marital status, family status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

We seek to make our recruitment process accessible for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact ta-canada@basf.com with the subject line “Recruitment Accommodation Request”. 

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