Senior Data Scientist

Hey there! Thanks for stopping by. We’re Airtasker, the tech company that connects people who need to get things done with those who have the skills to do it.

Our mission is to empower people to realise the full value of their skills. This doesn’t just apply to those who use our product. It’s also for our whooooooole team of go-getters who bring the product to life and deliver impact to our community on a daily basis. Because we believe work (and life) is always better when you truly know and appreciate your strengths and skills.

We're on the hunt for a Senior Data Scientist to significantly shape our data-driven future at Airtasker. You'll work closely with our Staff Data Scientist and directly with our product and marketing teams , identifying, developing, and implementing innovative data science solutions that directly enhance the user experience. Over the next year, expect to dive into exciting projects, including optimising our search algorithms using ElasticSearch and building advanced classification models to categorise tasks.

What you'll do:

• Lead ML/NLP model development - from identifying opportunities to deploying real-time models that align with product and business goals.

• Turn data into impact - transform complex structured and unstructured data into actionable insights that enhance product features and user engagement.

• Collaborate cross-functionally - work closely with product managers, marketers, and engineers to integrate and optimise ML models across the product ecosystem.

• Communicate clearly and confidently - present complex insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders, making research outcomes understandable and actionable.

• Scale data science operations - improve workflows and automation tools, and help the team scale through reusable frameworks and libraries.

• Champion best practices - set the bar for coding standards, automation, and ML productisation using modern cloud platforms (AWS preferred).

• Mentor and uplift others - support junior data scientists and analysts, encouraging growth and knowledge-sharing within the team.

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• Strong applied data science experience, especially in product-focused roles, with a deep understanding of the digital product lifecycle.

• Proficiency in developing search and recommendation algorithms, with a strong grasp of user intent and behaviour.

• Solid knowledge of statistical methods, experimentation design, and interpreting test results to guide product decisions.

• Hands-on experience deploying ML/NLP models at scale in real-world environments, with a focus on performance and robustness.

• Proficiency in Python and data science libraries (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, NLTK), plus experience with tools like Pandas, Polars, and SQL.

• Familiarity with ElasticSearch and search optimisation techniques, including ranking and relevance tuning.

• Experience with CI/CD, MLOps, and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation).

• Comfort working with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and monitoring tools like Datadog for end-to-end model and system observability.

• Ability to write clean, well-tested, and scalable code with strong documentation and code quality practices.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, product, and data teams to drive strategic outcomes.

Our People Experience:

Our people team at Airtasker are dedicated to designing an industry leading people experience. This means creating an environment where you are empowered to do your best work and realise the full potential of your skills.

Thriving

• Hybrid working - when it comes to working, there’s no “one size fits all” approach, with Airtasker you choose the environment that helps you do your best work.

• Airtime - welcome to no Slack and meeting-free Fridays! Airtime is designed so we regularly have dedicated focus time for work and personal growth.

• Recharge days - each quarter we have a company-wide Recharge Day, equivalent to 4 additional days of leave per year. It’s a day for everyone when the world can wait and self-care takes centre stage.

• Wellbeing support - our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential access for our people to GPs, dieticians, counselling and mental health specialists, providing essential support whenever needed.

• Airpowerment Fund - we provide a $200 allowance to spend on anything that supports your health & wellbeing.

Rewarding

• Airtasker credits - it’s a great feeling to get things done. Even greater when you get $800 worth of credits every year to help you check off your to-do list and connect with our community of Taskers.

• Fair and equitable pay - this is a core commitment to our people. Every year we review industry data to ensure our compensation framework supports everyone to be recognised for the full value of their skills.

• Tenure leave - To celebrate our people’s commitment to Airtasker, we offer tenure leave starting from your 3rd anniversary with the company. This begins with 3 extra days of leave per year, gradually increasing to a maximum of 5 days per year.

Belonging

• DAREtasker - join our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee! Every month we meet to create meaningful and impactful programs of work that embrace belonging at Airtasker.

• Celebration swap - not everyone celebrates the same things. That’s why, at Airtasker, you can swap national, state or territory public holidays for the ones that matter to you.

Growing

• Learning and development - learning at Airtasker is on the job, guided by managers, enhanced by peers and led by ourselves. We deliver learning programs and budget allowances to invest in your growth.

• 360 performance reviews - feedback is a gift. Every year we run 360 reviews across the business to recognise achievements and promote personal growth.

• Volunteer leave - Our team members can take a day each year to lend a helping hand and support a cause they are passionate about.

Celebrating

• Awards - and the winners are… our go-getters! Whether it’s our peer-nominated quarterly Values Awards or our periodic Go-Getter Spirit Award, we love celebrating our people and spreading good energy.

• Vibe committee - good vibes only! Our Vibe Committee delivers events that hit the sweet spot of bringing us all together to enjoy each other’s company whether you’re local or remote.

• Birthday leave - All of our people get an extra day of leave during their birthday week to take time away from work to celebrate.

At Airtasker we believe in culture add - that each person is different and has their own background, learnings and unique experiences that can add to the Airtasker cultural tapestry. We pride ourselves on our inclusive culture, and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

To all recruitment agencies and talent suppliers: Airtasker does not accept unsolicited resumes. Airtasker is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our job postings or directly to our managers. If you are on our supplier list and have terms in place, ensure you work alongside our internal TA team and do not send resumes directly to managers.

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