Lead Data Scientist

In Competera, we are building a place where optimal pricing decisions can be made easily. We believe that AI technologies will soon drive all challenging decisions and are capable of helping humans be better. We are now looking for a Lead Data Scientist to change the way we deliver our solution to customers.

You could be a perfect match for the position if

You want to:

• Be responsible for DS-ML-related solutions developed by all SnD squads: maintenance and improvement of existing solutions; design, development, and implementation of new solutions.
• Provide technical leadership for other SnD DSs.
• Test developed algorithms, work with the SnD team within UAT, adapt, and reach DOD and DOR.
• Verify key tasks done by SnD DS, such as model training and AB test design.
• Conduct code reviews for DS-ML-related solutions.
• Automate DS work in SnD.Develop data requirements for SnD implementation projects.
• Cooperate with IM and DE to achieve and maintain the optimal dataset configuration according to DS-ML needs.
• Measure solution stability, quality, and effectiveness; transparently communicate the current state of things to other roles/teams, and suggest and implement improvements.
• Regularly collaborate (provide prototypes/ideas/detailed feature requests) with RnD Teams on tools for SnD.

You have:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in data science or a related field.
• Proficiency in SQL for data manipulation and extraction.
• Strong Python skills, capable of writing modular and readable code for experiments and prototypes.
• A solid mathematical background, preferably in a Computer Science-related field.
• Proficiency in the scientific Python toolkit, including NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, and either Keras/TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Familiarity with Time Series Forecasting approaches.
• Experience in statistical testing methodologies, including A/B testing.
• At least 3 years of experience working with tabular and mixed (multimodal) data (e.g., tabular data combined with text, audio, or images).
• Upper-intermediate or higher level of English (for future communication with clients and user interviews)

Soft skills:

• Analytical mindset and strong critical thinking abilities.
• Leadership skills to efficiently organize the data team (Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Data Analysts).
• Agile approach, with the ability to experiment and test hypotheses in an unstable business environment.
• Business-oriented mindset, able to translate complex models into simple business language.
• Excellent presentation skills, capable of communicating complex ideas effectively.
• Curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning within the domain.
• Strong team player, able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Youre gonna love it, and heres why:

• Rich innovative software stack, freedom to choose the best suitable technologies.
• Remote-first ideology: freedom to operate from the home office or any suitable coworking.
• Flexible working hours (we start from 8 to 11 am) and no time tracking systems on.
• Regular performance and compensation reviews.
• Recurrent 1-1s and measurable OKRs.
• In-depth onboarding with a clear success track.
• Competera covers 70% of your training/course fee.
• 20 vacation days, 15 days off, and up to one week of paid Christmas holidays.
• 20 business days of sick leave.
• Partial medical insurance coverage.
• We reimburse the cost of coworking.

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