Associate Data Scientist, Operations Research — Pricing/Matching

Wheely Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; 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

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.