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The Data & Science Org At Deliveroo we have anoutstanding data science organisation, with a mission to enable thehighest quality human and machine decision-making. We workthroughout the company - in product, business and platform teams -using analysis, experimentation, causal inference and machinelearning techniques. We are uniquely placed to use data to helpmake better decisions and improve data literacy across Deliveroo.Data Scientists at Deliveroo report into our data sciencemanagement team, and we have a highly active data sciencecommunity, with guest lecturers, study groups, mentorshipprogrammes, a robust technical review process, and plenty ofopportunities to learn new things. Data Scientists can equallyprogress as technical leads (individual contributors) and as peoplemanagers. Our data scientists come from all kinds of backgroundsbut have excellence in common. Many are formally trained in datascience, many are not. We celebrate difference and have a dedicateddata science diversity committee. As a data scientist at Deliveroo,your main goal is to maximise business impact within one of manybusiness areas. You will help answer questions like: - Whichmarkets/cities should we enter next? - How can we incentivise goodrider behaviour? - What is the impact of exclusive deals we havewith restaurants? - How do we optimise our compensation policy tokeep our customers happy and ordering with Deliveroo? - What arethe trade-offs we face when choosing between growth andprofitability? How should we decide between them? - How much shouldour pricing vary by distance and by market? - What is the optimumselection and variety of restaurants in a particular area? - How dowe adapt our consumer app to better suit grocery shoppers? The workyou will do will have a direct, measurable impact on the bottomline of the company. Requirements: - 6+ years experience in DataScience (or similar) roles. - Great communication skills - inperson, in writing, in code; to technical and non-technicalaudiences - A problem solver with a deep analytical mindset -Ability to think creatively and insightfully about businessproblems - A critical thinker with very strong attention to detail- Proficiency with analytical tools like R/Python and familiaritywith SQL - A pragmatic, flexible approach, where you most careabout achieving impact - Excellent people skills — you'll bemeeting with stakeholders to translate business needs into datascience problems At Deliveroo these are just some of the toughproblems we are solving - and there is no challenge that cannot beyours. The scope for growth and personal impact is enormous. WhyDeliveroo Our mission is to transform the way you shop and eat,bringing the neighbourhood to your door by connecting consumers,restaurants, shops and riders. We are transforming the way theworld eats and shops by making access to food and products moreconvenient and enjoyable. We give people the opportunity to buywhat they want, as they want it, when and where they want it. Weare a technology-driven company at the forefront of the mostrapidly expanding industry in the world. We are still a small team,making a very large impact, looking to answer some of the mostinteresting questions out there. We move fast, value autonomy andownership, and we are always looking for new ideas. Workplace &Benefits At Deliveroo we know that people are the heart of thebusiness and we prioritise their welfare. Benefits differ bycountry, but we offer many benefits in areas including healthcare,well-being, parental leave, pensions, and generous annual leaveallowances, including time off to support a charitable cause ofyour choice. Benefits are country-specific, please ask yourrecruiter for more information. Diversity At Deliveroo, we believea great workplace is one that represents the world we live in andhow beautifully diverse it can be. That means we have no judgementwhen it comes to any one of the things that make you who you are -your gender, race, sexuality, religion or a secret aversion tocoriander. All you need is a passion for (most) food and a desireto be part of one of the fastest-growing businesses in a rapidlygrowing industry. We are committed to diversity, equity andinclusion in all aspects of our hiring process. We recognise thatsome candidates may require adjustments to apply for a position orfairly participate in the interview process. If you require anyadjustments, please don't hesitate to let us know. We will makeevery effort to provide the necessary adjustments to ensure youhave an equitable opportunity to succeed.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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