Associate Data Scientist - Operations Research

Wheely; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the form of stock options

Office lunches

Private medical insurance

Newest Mac equipment

Professional development stipend

Job summary

A premium ride-hailing service based in Greater London is seeking an Associate Data Scientist specializing in Operations Research. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineers and Data Scientists to solve complex problems, research, and implement ML models, and enhance existing algorithms. The ideal candidate will have a Master's or PhD and strong skills in mathematical optimisation and Python programming. The role offers flexibility, stock options, and unique benefits like professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Operations Research, Mathematics, Management Science, or a related field focusing on optimisation.
• Strong foundation in mathematical optimisation or programming.
• Solid knowledge of probability and statistics.
• Excellent programming skills in Python and core ML tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and Data Scientists to solve problems.
• Research, prototype, and deploy ML and optimisation models.
• Continuously improve algorithms and identify new opportunities.

Skills

Mathematical optimisation

Programming in Python

Understanding of probability & statistics

Core ML tooling (e.g., SQL, PyTorch)

Education

Master's or PhD in Operations Research, Mathematics, or Management Science

Tools

SQL

PyTorch

Job description

Associate Data Scientist - Operations Research

London, England, United Kingdom

About Wheely

Wheely is a high-end ride-hailing service redefining premium transportation across major cities in Europe and the Middle East. We combine technology with the art of five-star chauffeuring to deliver a consistently exceptional experience.

As a profitable, fast-growing scale-up with $43M raised, we're expanding rapidly across EMEA and the US. We're adding exceptional talent to drive our next phase of growth.

We're hiring Associate Data Scientists with a background in Operations Research. You will own the entire process: from ideation and research through to production deployment.

You’ll join either our Pricing or Matching team, working alongside other Data Scientists and engineers on challenging, high-impact problems such as dynamic pricing and bipartite matching.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers, Data Scientists, designers, and product managers to solve ambiguous problems
• Research, prototype, and ship ML and optimisation models into production
• Continuously improve existing algorithms and identify opportunities for new ones

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Operations Research, Mathematics, Management Science or a closely related field with a focus on optimisation
• Strong foundation in mathematical optimisation or mathematical programming
• Solid knowledge of probability & statistics
• Excellent programming skills in Python and core ML tooling (e.g. SQL,PyTorch, etc.)

Nice to have

• Exposure to dynamic pricing, auction design, or marketplace matching problems

What we offer

Wheely expects the very best from our people, both on the road and in the office. In return, employees enjoy flexible working hours, stock options and an exceptional range of perks and benefits.

• Equity in the form of stock options
• Office lunches, as Wheely has an in-person culture
• Private medical insurance
• Newest Mac equipment
• Professional development. An annual stipend to use for continuing education courses, programs, conference or certifications.

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