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Principal Data Scientist

Auto Trader · Manchester

Autotrader runs the UK's biggest online vehicle marketplace and wants data science to drive more of the business. This Principal Data Scientist sets the direction for data science in a cross-functional squad, spotting opportunities and leading ML-focused projects such as recommendations and search.

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Company
Auto Trader
Where
Manchester
Function
AI / ML & Data
Posted
6 days ago
Categories
AI & ML

The role

What you’ll do

  • Find where data science can add value and shape projects with squad leadership
  • Lead delivery of ML-centred data products with engineers, analysts and scientists
  • Make the case for new work to senior stakeholders
  • Help set analytical standards and raise the skills of the wider community

What you’ll need

  • Experience leading cross-functional data science work with clear commercial impact
  • Broad data science expertise and comfort with ambiguous problems
  • Strong Python, Spark, SQL and MLflow
  • A track record of developing people and their technical skills

Good to know: £60,000 to £80,000 plus 10% of salary in shares each year. Hybrid, at least 3 days a week in the Manchester office.

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