About the role
At Auto Trader, we are looking for a talented Data Scientist to join our highly successful data science team. Over the past 10 years, we have invested heavily in building our data science capability, growing a team of 35+ data scientists and analysts, many with PhD and postdoctoral research experience. In this time, we have developed and deployed a wide range of machine learning-driven products and tools, impacting every area of the business, from consumer search to forecourt management and internal tools.
As a Professional Data Scientist, you will join a cross-functional collaborative squad focused on a set of products or services. Working with a large amount of autonomy, your role will require you to utilise your knowledge of Data Science techniques to find the best scientific approach to the problem, working on critical projects.
You will collaborate with others in your team on the best solution, have a particular focus on developing ML solutions for production, and will work on all stages of the ML lifecycle.
Our Data Scientists are currently focused on several important projects. They're creating personalised recommendations to engage buyers better, improving our search algorithm for a better buyer experience while helping sellers stand out, developing AI tools for tasks like creating listings and ads, studying how competition impacts seller performance, and upgrading our customer data platform for targeted marketing.
As part of our broader analytical community, Data Scientists collaborate closely with Data Analysts and Digital Analysts. Together, they foster a culture of shared insights, continuous learning, and mutual support through regular showcases, feedback sessions, mentorship programs, and skill-based workshops. You can find out more about our analytics group in this blog.
About the company
You've probably heard of Auto Trader, but do you know what we're all about?
We're the UK's leading automotive marketplace, a heritage brand, and a tech darling of the stock market. We bring together vehicle buyers and sellers to give them real choices. Cars may be what we're best known for but we're also the place for pretty much everything else on wheels, from e-bikes to caravans.
In the automotive world, change is a constant, that's why we take our job of untangling the complex car-buying journey very seriously.
At our core, we're all about people. We go our own way while embracing diversity and celebrating our differences. We dedicate ourselves to the idea that we work better together.
Auto Trader is a beautiful, surprising, and vibrant place to work. We might not be for everyone, but we could be perfect for you.
