Hi from the Instapro Group 👋🏼
We're the technology company behind a home services revolution. Our mission is to help tradespeople get the work they want and homeowners hire the tradespeople they need.
At Instapro, every team member’s perspective and experience advances our mission. We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We work hard to mitigate biases in our recruitment process and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Open in all locations: France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom
We are seeking a Lead Data Scientist to spearhead the development, delivery, and execution of simple data as well as complex ML/AI solutions. This role will involve driving the entire lifecycle of ML/AI data products, including product discovery, development, and deployment for both customer-facing and internal applications.
Team & Technology
Your role includes the following
1. Product Discovery and Strategy:
Actively identify and develop ML/AI products with significant business impact.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure product vision aligns with business objectives.
2. Development and Execution:
Design, build, and refine ML/AI solutions, such as recommendation engines and LLM tools.
Work hands-on to translate business needs into clear technical requirements.
3. Product Delivery:
Lead and contribute to the full lifecycle of data products, from ideation to deployment.
Implement best practices for scalable, reliable solutions and continuous improvement.
4. Collaboration and Communication:
Serve as the key liaison between data science and other teams, ensuring alignment and clear communication.
Communicate product value and technical details to drive adoption.
5. Leadership and Mentorship:
Lead by example with hands-on involvement in ML/AI development while mentoring the team.
Encourage continuous learning and innovation, applying the latest data science advancements.
Advanced degree in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field.
7+ years of experience in ML/AI development and deployment, with strong expertise in product discovery, delivery, and execution.
Proven ability to translate business needs into data science solutions, with experience leading cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in Python and experience with ML/AI frameworks and tools.
Strong communication skills, able to convey complex concepts clearly.
Skilled in analysing models and features to generate data-driven hypotheses for product improvement.
Knowledge of AWS and MLOps practices is a strong plus
Experience with customer-facing ML/AI applications (e.g., recommendations, personalisation) is a strong plus
Familiarity with internal ML/AI use cases, including experimentation platforms and LLMs is a strong plus
Experience in two-sided marketplaces is a strong plus
You can make an Impact. Joining Instapro Group is an opportunity to help crack the code in one of the last big industries to become digital-first. We’re leaders in our markets, yet small enough for everyone to make a real difference.
We care. We don’t believe in one size fits all. Whether it’s flexibility in your working hours, your location, or opportunities to advance and grow, you’ll find a supportive and open culture designed to help our team members thrive.
These are the benefits you'll enjoy:
Highly competitive salary package
Hybrid work environment
Hybrid allowance/benefit
Temporary work from abroad policy
Mental health support
Regular team and social events
Further benefits depending on location
These are the values that guide everything we do:
Read our values in full here
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You need to be based in one of our office locations or be willing to relocate to one of them.
We have a hybrid-work model, which means that it’s up to you whether you prefer to work onsite or feel more comfortable working from home. However, in some roles, we might be looking for people to come to the office more regularly. You can have a look at what locations we are active in via the button below.
Please go through the job description once again and be ready to ask your questions to help yourself better understand if our environment matches your expectations.
You can visit Instapro Group's other web spaces, such as our LinkedIn page, to get a feel for our vibe.
Our interviewing processes can differ slightly depending on the department. The three steps that are consistent for every vacancy are a talk with the hiring manager at the beginning, a team interview in the middle, and an elevator interview at a later phase of the process. The best way to prepare for an elevator interview is to go over our values.
