Data Scientist – Authentication & Identity (Consumer Tech)
Contract: 12 months with potential extension
Location: Remote (UK)
Working hours: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
About the Role
* We are hiring a Data Scientist to join a high-impact Authentication Services team within a global consumer technology organization operating at massive scale.
* This role sits at the heart of mobile identity and account access, supporting products used by millions of people worldwide.
* You will work on modernizing authentication and login experiences across multiple consumer applications, helping drive growth through high-quality user experience, experimentation, and data-driven decision making.
This is a collaborative role, working closely with engineers, product managers, and cross-functional partners in a fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Conduct experiment and A/B test analysis to measure the impact of authentication methods
* Perform root cause analysis on drop-offs and issues within authentication funnels
* Deliver funnel analysis across registration, login, and account recovery flows
* Lead opportunity sizing to identify areas for optimization and expansion
* Build and maintain dashboards and reporting to track performance of authentication levers
* Own analytics for a defined set of features and support delivery against the product roadmap
Required Skills & Experience
* Strong SQL skills (non-negotiable)
* Hands-on experience with A/B testing and experimentation platforms
* Experience analyzing large-scale datasets and complex consumer funnels
* Ability to clearly communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders
* Proven background in growth or product analytics
* Python or R experience preferred
Experience level: 4–7 years
Background: Consumer tech / consumer apps strongly preferred
What Makes This Role Compelling
* Work across multiple consumer apps within a single ecosystem
* Solve real-world problems at global scale
* High visibility work influencing products used by millions of users
* Opportunity to shape critical identity and authentication experiences