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About Us
You’ve probably heard of Autotrader, but do you know what we’re all about?
We’re the UK’s leading automotive marketplace, a heritage brand, and a tech darling of the stock market. We connect vehicle buyers and sellers, offering a wide range of vehicles from cars to e-bikes and caravans.
Change is constant in automotive, and we are committed to simplifying the complex car-buying journey. We value diversity, collaboration, and a vibrant work environment.
About The Job
We are seeking a talented Data Scientist to join our successful data science team, which has grown significantly over the past decade. Our team develops machine learning products impacting various business areas, from consumer search to internal tools.
As a Professional Data Scientist, you will work on cross-functional projects, focusing on developing ML solutions for production, and managing all stages of the ML lifecycle. Current projects include personalized recommendations, search algorithm improvements, AI tools for listings, and data platform upgrades.
You will collaborate with Data Analysts and Digital Analysts, fostering a culture of shared insights and continuous learning. Our data science work utilizes technologies like Python, Databricks, Spark, MLFlow, Airflow, Google Cloud, dbt, and BigQuery.
What We're Looking For
* Experience delivering data science solutions in a commercial or research environment.
* Strong understanding of Data Science techniques, ML algorithms, and statistical methods.
* Proficiency in building ML pipelines with Python.
* Ability to engage with non-technical stakeholders and uphold scientific rigor.
* Experience collaborating across disciplines, including with software engineers.
* We welcome candidates with various levels of experience; if you meet some requirements, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits
Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 + 10% shares annually, vested over three years. Additional benefits include 28 days holiday, private medical cover, pension contributions, family leave, car salary sacrifice, share options, and wellbeing support.
Our hybrid working model includes two fixed office days and one flexible day weekly, plus remote work options during summer and winter periods.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Engineering and IT
* Industry: Software Development
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