Competera Pricing Platform is hiring a
Lead Data Scientist

Summary

Competera is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to drive innovations in AI technologies for optimal pricing decisions. The role involves leading DS-ML solutions development, providing technical leadership, testing algorithms, automating data work, and collaborating with RnD teams. Requirements include 5+ years of experience, proficiency in SQL, Python, and various data science tools, strong mathematical background, and upper-intermediate English level. Soft skills such as analytical mindset, leadership, agility, business orientation, excellent presentation skills, curiosity, and teamwork are desired. Benefits include a rich software stack, remote work, flexible hours, regular performance reviews, onboarding support, training fee reimbursement, vacation days, sick leave, partial medical insurance coverage, and coworking cost reimbursement.

Requirements

• 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)

Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 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