Junior Data Scientist, Marketplace - Barcelona

Location: Come and join us either in Berlin, Barcelona or Hamburg. 

We are looking for a Junior Data Scientist to join our Marketplace team at Freenow. In this role, you will support the development of intelligent pricing and allocation models that enhance the experience for both riders and drivers. You will contribute to the end-to-end lifecycle of machine learning products, helping to transform complex data into real-time decisions that drive user engagement and operational efficiency across our European markets.

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YOUR DAILY ADVENTURES WILL INCLUDE:

• Model Development: Assisting in the training and refinement of machine learning models focused on dynamic pricing, allocation, and incentives.
• Marketplace Optimisation: Supporting the design of voucher and incentive strategies using causal modelling to measure and improve user engagement.
• Productionalising Code: Working closely with Machine Learning Engineers to deploy models into production, ensuring scalability and performance.
• Monitoring & Quality: Participating in the maintenance of quality monitoring systems to ensure the ongoing reliability of our real-time ML models.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Translating technical metrics into clear, actionable insights for product and business managers.
• Technical Innovation: Proactively testing small-scale improvements to existing models and researching GenAI applications 
• Experimentation: Generating data-driven insights through forecasting and A/B testing to help the team anticipate emerging marketplace trends.

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TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE:

• Educational Background: You hold a degree (BSc or MSc) in a STEM field such as Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
• Data Proficiency: You are proficient in writing and optimising complex SQL/HQL queries to extract and manipulate large-scale datasets independently.
• Programming Skills: You write clean, structured Python code and are comfortable with technical configurations including Git, Docker, and environment management.
• Analytical Mindset: You possess a solid understanding of statistical analysis, probabilistic modelling, and foundational Machine Learning.
• Communication: You have the ability to explain intricate technical concepts to non-technical audiences and use data visualisations to recommend strategy adjustments.
• Continuous Learning: You stay current with industry trends, including an interest in LLMs and generative AI, and are eager to adopt new architectural patterns.
• Bonus Points: Prior experience with Databricks, an enthusiasm for geo-spatial data, or exposure to specialised domains such as Causal Inference, Reinforcement Learning, or Time Series Analysis.

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BENEFITS & PERKS IN A NUTSHELL:

Flexible working arrangements	LinkedIn Learning
Sabbatical & special leave policies	WeRoad partnership
Birthday, 24th + 31st December off	Short term EU work policy
Mobility Credit	Health Insurance
Employee assistance program

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION:

FREE NOW is an equal opportunity employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age.
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