Senior Data Scientist

EverQuote
Belfast
1 month ago
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Senior Data Scientist, Belfast

Job Description

EverQuote is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join our growing team in Belfast! As a member of the Data Science team, you will be instrumental in delivering and deploying artificial intelligence and machine learning models that drive Everquote’s long term success.

What you'll do:

  • Work with a cross-functional team to convert business problems into scalable solutions using your knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and machine learning. You will be joining a team of talented and collaborative data scientists and machine learning engineers eager to grow our business and deliver measurable results. You will establish yourself as a technical leader and a valued team member as our team continues to grow.

Who you are:

Essential Criteria:

  • 4+ years of professional experience as a data scientist including experience developing and releasing predictive models to production
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as mathematics, statistics, computer science or economics;
  • Demonstrated success turning businesses problems into data problems and developing innovative and unexpected solutions
  • Ability to explain results to technical and non-technical teammates leveraging your communication skills and data visualization
  • Strong skills in statistical and scientific programming in Python or R, fluent in SQL, proficient with Jupyter notebooks
  • Demonstrated performance in building machine learning models using standard tools, such as scikit-learn or R, to drive business improvements
  • Advanced knowledge of applied mathematics and statistics and their common applications in online businesses
  • Passionate about sharing knowledge and mentoring teammates, and communicating designs to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Thrive in a fast-paced work environment where everyday contributions have a big impact

Desirable Criteria

  • Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant field preferred.
  • Experience with or strong interest in understanding and optimizing online auctions for both bidders and sellers
  • Experience with or strong interest in optimization using reinforcement learning and contextual multi-armed bandits
  • Experience with packaging your code for deployment and reusability
  • Keen sense about data science technologies, stay on top of industry trends and actively help the team to expand the tech stack
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, want to grow a business, and love working with an Agile team

EverQuote Can Offer You:

The opportunity to join a world leading team of experts striving to redefine an industry with data and technology at its heart.

An inclusive environment designed to develop your interests and passions while learning and achieving your goals.

Very competitive salary

Performance based bonus plan

Online learning platforms

Engineering Certification Programs

Flexible work environment

Work From Home Allowance

30 days annual leave plus 6 stats.

Pension plan

Group Benefit Scheme - Private Healthcare, Dental and Optical insurance for you and your family

Enhanced parental leave

CSR and Social Events

Why EverQuote

At EverQuote NI we work with the latest and greatest technologies, we offer incredible learning and development opportunities, we value the diversity of our people and invest in outstanding career progression and unrivalled flexibility and work/life balance.

We are one of the fastest growing companies in Boston history, at the intersection of tech and big data

Our company is profitable & established. A “startup culture” without “startup anxiety”

We encourage creative thinking and independent responsibilities

Growth mindset culture regularly seeking to reflect and improve.

Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities

EverQuote NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender, (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age of disability.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Applicants should note EverQuote NI complete background checks on all candidates offered a position. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with EverQuote NI Limited.

Special Accommodations

If you require any special accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.

About EverQuote

EverQuote operates a leading online marketplace for insurance shopping, connecting consumers with insurance provider customers, which includes both carriers and agents. Our vision is to be the leading growth partner for property and casualty, or P&C, insurance providers. Our results-driven marketplace, powered by our proprietary data and technology platform, is improving the way insurance providers attract and connect with consumers shopping for insurance.

For more information, visit https://investors.everquote.com and follow on LinkedIn .

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