Associate Data Scientist - Operations Research

Wheely Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; 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 leading ride-hailing service based in London is seeking an Associate Data Scientist specializing in Operations Research. This role involves collaborating with engineers and Data Scientists to address complex challenges, including dynamic pricing and optimization models. Ideal candidates will hold a Master’s or PhD, possess strong programming skills in Python, and have a solid foundation in mathematical optimization. The position offers flexible working hours, stock options, and a range of benefits, aimed at fostering professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD with a focus on optimization.
• Strong foundation in mathematical optimization techniques.
• Solid knowledge of probability and statistics.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Programming skills in Python

Mathematical optimization

Probability & statistics knowledge

Familiarity with SQL

Exposure to PyTorch

Education

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

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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