Lead Data Scientist

Palta is a multi-product tech platform developing several mobile apps focused on health and well-being with a combined audience of more than 60 million monthly active users. Our portfolio includes such successful companies as Flo (global leader in female health), Simple (a nutrition and wellness app with over 15m downloads), Zing (personal fitness trainer), and more. 
The rapid portfolio growth was fueled by the recently raised $100 million Series B round led by VNV Global, and the group’s revenue is currently sustainably growing 50% YoY.

Simple is a successful mobile product that has a user base of over 15 million people and has over 100% year-over-year revenue growth. It helps people improve their nutritional habits through personalized programs, meal tracking, and health insights, which allows them to lead healthier and happier lives.Now, we are taking the next big step and working on a new revolutionary AI product that helps each person improve their health in a fun and engaging way.

We are looking for a talented Lead Data Scientist who will join our team to ensure the quality and continuous improvement of our technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth analyses of system performance to formulate hypotheses;
• Model optimal system configurations and validate results through A/B testing;
• Develop diagnostic tools to identify and address inefficiencies in algorithm performance;
• Maintain and improve the metrics influenced by our algorithms;

Leading Projects for New Algorithm and Feature Implementation:

• Generate and check hypotheses based on product research and experiment drive the development of new features, ensuring the best ideas are delivered to production;
• Oversee feature launch and measure the impact on business metrics;
• Collaborate with developers to refine solutions and define technical requirements; collaborate with nutrition scientists and coaches;

Advancing Personalization Algorithms:

• Collaborate with the ML team to evolve our personalization journey from heuristics to Uplift Models and Reinforcement Learning (RL).

Requirements:

• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to derive insights;
• Experience designing experiments and evaluating their impact;
• Experience in modeling;
• Expertise in breaking down complex technical processes;
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and BI tools;
• Background in efficiency/growth analytics teams;
• Solid understanding of machine learning principles.

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience, plus stock options;
• The equipment you need to do your job;
• A premium Palta Family subscriptions (Simple, Flo, Zing etc.);
• 21 days annual leave, plus bank holidays;
• Support to learn English, should you need (or want) to;
• Office in Limassol (Hybrid Work Format) or Remote Option for Candidates Residing Outside of Cyprus.

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