Associate Data Scientist - Operations Research
Wheely · Λευκωσία, Nicosia, Cyprus ·
- Category
- Data science
- Visa sponsorship
- Yes
Associate Data Scientist on Wheely's Pricing or Matching team, owning ML/optimisation work end to end — from research and prototyping to production deployment of models for problems like dynamic pricing and bipartite matching. Core stack: Python, SQL, PyTorch, mathematical optimisation.
About Wheely
Wheely is redefining premium transportation across major cities in Europe, the US, and the Middle East. We blend cutting-edge technology with the craft of five-star chauffeuring to deliver an experience trusted by more than 100,000 active riders and 1,200 corporate accounts.
We’re a profitable, fast-growing scale-up with $43M raised and over $100M in annual revenue. Having recently launched in New York City, we’re expanding rapidly across the US and EMEA. If you take pride in your craft and want to help shape the next chapter of our growth, we'd love to hear from you.
About The Role
We're hiring Associate Data Scientists with a background in Operations Research. You will own the entire process: from ideation and research through to production deployment.Responsibilities
- Collaborate with engineers, Data Scientists, designers, and product managers to solve ambiguous problems
- Research, prototype, and ship ML and optimisation models into production
- Continuously improve existing algorithms and identify opportunities for new ones
Requirements
- Master's or PhD in Operations Research, Mathematics, Management Science or a closely related field with a focus on optimisation
- Strong foundation in mathematical optimisation or mathematical programming
- Solid knowledge of probability & statistics
- Solid knowledge of Reinforcement Learning and Casual Inference
- Excellent programming skills in Python and core ML tooling (e.g. SQL, PyTorch, etc.)
Nice To Have
- Exposure to dynamic pricing, auction design, or marketplace matching problems
- Publication in Q1/A* journals, participation in NeurIPS and other conferences
What We Offer
- Office-based role in Nicosia, four days a week with flexible start and finish times, plus one remote day of your choice
- Competitive salary
- Employee stock options plan
- Private medical and dental insurance
- Daily Lunch allowance
- Latest-generation MacBook Pro and 4k display
- Professional development stipend
- Relocation support, including visa sponsorship and allowance
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