Senior Data Scientist, Shipping Analytics & AI Innovation

eBay Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce platform is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to join the Shipping Analytics team. The role involves solving complex shipping challenges, driving analytics to expand the shipping platform, and building predictive models to optimize cost and reliability. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in data science and a strong background in AI, SQL, and analytics. This position offers a collaborative environment focused on innovation and problem-solving in shipping logistics.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or a related quantitative role.
• Proven track record as a strong individual contributor, owning high-impact analytical initiatives.
• Hands-on experience in product analytics, experimentation (A/B testing), and causal inference.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex, real‑world business problems using AI and advanced analytics.
• Drive analytics to expand eBay's managed shipping and label platform.
• Build predictive models and carrier rate simulations.

Skills

Data Science

Analytics

SQL

Excel

Python

R

Product Analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Master's degree or MBA preferred

Tools

Data Visualization Tools

Job description

A leading e-commerce platform is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to join the Shipping Analytics team. The role involves solving complex shipping challenges, driving analytics to expand the shipping platform, and building predictive models to optimize cost and reliability. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in data science and a strong background in AI, SQL, and analytics. This position offers a collaborative environment focused on innovation and problem-solving in shipping logistics.