Senior Data Scientist

Palta
London
1 year ago
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Senior Data Scientist

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Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist

Palta is a multi-product tech platform developing several mobile apps focused on health and well-being with a combined audience of more than 60 million monthly active users. Our portfolio includes such successful companies as Flo (global leader in female health), Simple (a nutrition and wellness app with over 15m downloads), Zing (personal fitness trainer), and more. 
The rapid portfolio growth was fueled by the recently raised $100 million Series B round led by VNV Global, and the group’s revenue is currently sustainably growing 50% YoY.

Simple is a successful mobile product that has a user base of over 15 million people and has over 100% year-over-year revenue growth. It helps people improve their nutritional habits through personalized programs, meal tracking, and health insights, which allows them to lead healthier and happier lives.Now, we are taking the next big step and working on a new revolutionary AI product that helps each person improve their health in a fun and engaging way.

We are looking for a talented Senior Data Scientist who will join our team to ensure the quality and continuous improvement of our technologies.

Responsibilities:

Develop and deploy machine learning models to production, utilizing modern data science techniques to solve business challenges, create services, and monitor pipelines; Collaborate with development, analytics, and business teams to understand their needs and requirements.

Requirements:

4+ years of experience in Data Science; Strong proficiency in machine learning algorithms; Expertise in at least one machine learning domain (e.g., recommendation systems, tabular data and “product” ML such as LTV, dynamic pricing, time-series analysis, reinforcement learning); Solid understanding of ML system design and architecture; Extensive experience with Python, core ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn), SQL, Git, and Docker; Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work; Ability to work with large language models (LLMs), including writing prompts, creating functions, and fine-tuning models when necessary; Results-driven and impact-oriented mindset.

Preferred:

Experience with Go (Golang) programming.

Perks and benefits: 

Competitive salary package commensurate with experience, plus stock options; The equipment you need to do your job; A premium Palta Family subscriptions (Simple, Flo, Zing etc.); 21 days annual leave, plus bank holidays; Office in Limassol (Hybrid Work Format) or Remote Option for Candidates Residing Outside of Cyprus.

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