Staff Data Scientist

Heetch
Barcelona
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Data Science & Machine LearningExperience: 7+ yearsSkills: ["Leadership","Mentorship","Communication","Collaboration","Problem-solving"]

We are seeking a Staff Data Scientist to shape the future of our marketplace through advanced analytics, experimentation, and machine learning. You’ll define the technical direction of data science initiatives, influence product strategy, and mentor other data scientists to elevate analytical standards and impact, partnering with Product, Engineering, and Operations to turn data into decisions across markets.

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Heetch
Heetch
9 months ago

Staff Data Scientist

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Job Summary

We are seeking a Staff Data Scientist to shape the future of our marketplace through advanced analytics, experimentation, and machine learning. You’ll define the technical direction of data science initiatives, influence product strategy, and mentor other data scientists to elevate analytical standards and impact, partnering with Product, Engineering, and Operations to turn data into decisions across markets.
Location: Barcelona
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Data Science & Machine Learning

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead data science initiatives with company-wide impact, from experimentation frameworks to ML systems and causal inference methods
  • •Define best practices and standards for experimentation, modelling, and analytical excellence across teams
  • •Partner with Product and Engineering leadership to identify and prioritise high-leverage opportunities
  • •Develop and deploy scalable models and data products that drive measurable business outcomes
  • •Mentor and coach other data scientists and analysts, helping them deliver higher-impact work; communicate insights to senior leadership and influence product and growth strategy; contribute to data platform evolution

Key Requirements

  • •Deep understanding of statistics, experimentation, and causal inference
  • •Fluent in Python and SQL and modern data/ML tooling
  • •Experience bringing ML models into production and measuring long-term business impact
  • •Ability to translate complex technical findings into actionable business insights
  • •7+ years of experience in data science, ideally with 2–3 years in a Staff-level or tech-lead capacity
Experience:7+ yearsMarketplaceAnalyticsData science
Skills:LeadershipMentorshipCommunicationCollaborationProblem-solving
Languages:English
Tech Stack:PythonSQLML toolingMLOpsCausal inferenceData platforms

Company Brief

Heetch
Heetch is a ride-hailing platform connecting riders and drivers via a mobile app, focusing on affordable, community-driven transport services and operating mainly in France and several African markets.
Industry: Mobility Platforms
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: 2013
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