Senior Data Scientist

CARTO; Almería; A distancia; EUR 50.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading spatial analytics platform is looking for a Senior Data Scientist in Spain. You will develop algorithms and datasets to enhance insights through CARTO’s platform. The role involves collaborating with clients and addressing challenges in spatial data science. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of relevant experience and strong skills in SQL, Python, and machine learning. Competitive compensation and remote work options are offered.

Servicios

Competitive, results-based compensation

Employee stock options plan

Private medical insurance

Flexible work hours

Educational stipend

Opportunity to impact users and clients

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in Data Science with diverse use case exposure.
• Strong statistical background with experience applying data science techniques.
• Experience translating business problems into Data Science workflows.
• Experience working with geospatial data.

Responsabilidades

• Build predictive models to solve complex business problems.
• Design data science experiments to enhance CARTO's platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address challenges.
• Communicate analysis findings to facilitate decisions for clients.

Conocimientos

Statistical analysis

Machine learning

Geospatial data handling

SQL

Python

Large Language Models (LLMs)

Data visualization

Educación

Relevant education in Data Science

Herramientas

Google Cloud

AWS

Azure

BigQuery

Snowflake

Databricks

Redshift

GIS software (CARTO, QGIS, ArcGIS)

Descripción del empleo

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Everything happens somewhere - which is why spatial analytics is fundamental to companies trying to understand the “where” and the “why” of their business. CARTO is the leading Location Intelligence platform empowering companies with scalable and cloud-native spatial analytics. CARTO helps organizations make better business decisions by providing data analysts, business analysts, GIS professionals, and developers with faster, more flexible, and more secure spatial data analysis and visualization tools. Whether through optimizing network planning, assessing risk, identifying growth opportunities, or other use cases, companies benefit from turning their location data into business value.

With an exceptionally diverse team of 150 people spread across the US and Europe, CARTO (backed by Insight Partners, Accel Partners, Salesforce Ventures, and Earlybird Ventures, among others) is transforming how companies analyze location data—making it simple to do so directly from modern, cloud data warehouses. Redefining its category, the company has experienced rapid growth in recent years, offering a compelling alternative to legacy GIS software.

To support this growth, the Data Science team is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and self-motivated Senior Data Scientist to work at the intersection of data science and GIS. The role involves developing new algorithms and derivative datasets that leverage the spatial nature of data to produce more accurate insights and predictions via CARTO’s spatial analytics platform. You will also collaborate with external clients to solve their spatial data science problems and contribute new functionalities to CARTO as a platform. A focus will be on adapting existing machine learning methods for spatial data and exploring new methods from spatial econometrics, machine learning, and Geospatial AI (GeoAI).

The position is open to remote work, preferably within the Central European Time zone. It’s also possible to work from our offices in Madrid or Seville.

You will

• Build data science models, developing creative solutions to solve complex business problems (statistical and machine learning predictive models, with a focus on spatial models, multivariate analysis, hypothesis testing, probability theory, and its applications)
• Design and execute novel data science experiments leveraging CARTO’s Data Observatory and advanced technologies to enhance CARTO’s Analytics Toolbox and Workflows
• Participate in all phases of the Data Science product lifecycle (exploratory data analysis, model development, deployment, rollout, and evaluation)
• Lead research activities for new Spatial Data Science methods to drive platform activity, scale the business, and improve user experience
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to define and address technical and business challenges
• Communicate analysis rationale and findings to facilitate operational decisions for clients
• Present work to internal stakeholders and at industry conferences, meetups, and workshops
• Stay updated on industry and academic developments, sharing knowledge across CARTO

You Offer

• Relevant education and +5 years of experience in Data Science, with diverse use case exposure
• Strong statistical background with experience applying data science techniques in production, demonstrating impact and scalability
• Proficiency in SQL and Python, with the ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Experience translating business problems into Data Science workflows through stakeholder collaboration
• Experience working with geospatial data
• Hands-on experience with cloud ecosystems (Google Cloud, AWS, Azure) and platforms like BigQuery, Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift
• Experience applying Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI techniques to real-world problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• Fluency in English

Bonus Points For

• Experience with GIS software such as CARTO, QGIS, ArcGIS, Kepler.gl
• Developing production-quality data products based on quantitative research

We offer

• Competitive, results-based compensation
• Employee stock options plan
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible work hours in a casual environment
• Educational stipend and flexible compensation
• A vision to help the world use location-based data for better decisions, emphasizing openness and sustainability
• Opportunity to contribute to a platform used by top global companies, with a direct impact on users and clients

To apply

If you don’t meet all requirements but are curious about the role, we encourage you to apply. We value diversity and welcome applicants regardless of background, gender, ethnicity, orientation, or ability.

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