Senior Data Scientist

1inch
London
2 months ago
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1inch is the DeFi ecosystem building financial freedom for everyone. 1inch products help users and builders trade, hold and track digital assets - with the self-custody, comprehensive security and the intuitive user experience they need to unlock the potential of true crypto ownership. 1inch protocols and APIs provide core infrastructure across the DeFi industry and beyond.

So if you’re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team.

Location: We hire with a focus on Dubai and Europe. For this role, we prefer candidates who are either based in Dubai or working remotely within +/- 4 hours GST time.

We’re looking for a Senior Data Scientist to help strengthen our growing Data & Analytics team. This role will play a key part in improving our data infrastructure, maintaining high data quality, and delivering fast, actionable insights across teams. They’ll also support product, business, and strategic decision-making through advanced analytics.

Responsibilities

  • Actively shaping how company uses data for strategic decisions
  • Enhance data infrastructure and tooling for improved efficiency
  • Support critical business units with ad-hoc analytics and insights
  • Conduct deep-dive research and analysis to uncover actionable findings
  • Improve data collection and analytics processes across teams
  • Ensure dashboards provide clarity, usability, and real-time visibility



Requirements

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in data science, data analytics, or related field
  • Proven track record of implementing data infrastructure improvements and optimisations
  • Prior experience working with blockchain tools or DeFi data strongly preferred
  • Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and data visualisation tools
  • Experience with data warehousing, ETL processes, and data pipeline optimisation
  • Understanding of statistical concepts and practical experience applying them
  • Ability to translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights
  • Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills to work effectively across teams



Nice to Have


  • Crypto/Web3 analytical stack (Dune, Nodes, Flipside)
  • Low level blockchain data understanding (traces, events)
  • Experience in uncovering business-driving data insights



Why Work For Us?


  • Join a young, creative team in a fast-paced and supportive environment
  • We’re open to new ideas — if you’ve got a vision, pitch it and make it happen
  • Enjoy competitive pay that matches your skills and experience
  • Be part of a company that’s shaping the future of DeFi
  • Take time when you need it — we offer unlimited vacation days
  • Get fully compensated for your work gear — we’ll set you up for success
  • Travel with us! We host an annual team retreat at a top international location



We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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