Data Scientist (Trust & Transparency)

Trustpilot

Data Scientist (Trust & Transparency)

Salary Not Specified

Trustpilot, Edinburgh

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 5 days ago, 13 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 972ccea1cb734da3982fd37fa56641e3

Full Job Description

Our vision is to be the universal symbol of trust, bringing consumers and businesses together through reviews. We are well on our way but theres still an exciting journey ahead. Join us at the heart of trust.A core value proposition of Trustpilot is Trust. We work hard to ensure that our platform has genuine content from real people with real experiences. That means eliminating fake reviews and acting on signs of suspicious behavior to protect our platform from fraudulent activity. Our Trust Applied AI teams mission is to use advanced modeling to safeguard the integrity of online reviews, and we have several cross-functional teams devoted to Trust where Applied AI is integral to achieving our goals.
We are looking for a Data Scientist to join our Trust team. You and your team will work to develop, deploy, and maintain innovative models at scale, alongside a cross-functional team of software developers, product managers, ML engineers, and designers. You will have the opportunity to collaborate widely across the business with our Technology and Product teams. You will also work closely with stakeholders in Legal and Platform Integrity.
To succeed in this role, you should have proven experience in developing and deploying ML models. You need a strong technical foundation and hands-on experience in all stages of data preparation, exploration, and modeling. An adaptable mindset and understanding of the interface between Applied AI and engineering are essential as you will be working in cross-disciplinary teams. Experience with deploying solutions into production is expected, as you will be responsible for implementing end-to-end solutionsfrom data pre-processing to serving predictions.

What you will do:

Be hands-on in delivering the Applied AI / Data Science component of key strategic projects in Trust, from building and fine-tuning language models to sequence modeling, anomaly detection, collaborative filtering, user segmentation, etc.
Develop, maintain, and deploy production-ready ML models, with tooling support from ML engineers
Engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and contribute to the Trust roadmap
Seize the chance to meaningfully influence our business through the latest advancements in Applied AI and keep Trustpilot on the edge of innovation when it comes to fake review detection
The opportunity to work with market-standard data engineering and deployment technologies including Google Vertex AI tools, Google BigQuery, and AWS, and with leading Data Science tools and emerging technologies for model building and deployment
Opportunities to develop your career in a friendly, diverse, international team and workplace

Experience with analysis and quantitative problem-solving using advanced statistical techniques and machine learning methods, e.g. anomaly detection, sequence modeling, classification, and semi-supervised/active learning, as well as deep learning methods (e.g. for language problems and graphs)
Experience in building and deploying production-ready ML models at scale, and solid data engineering skills (e.g. experience with cloud technologies - we use GCP but experience with AWS or Azure will also be fine)
Ability in Python and SQL for data manipulation, modeling, and scripting
Experience in working with large datasets, ideally from tech platforms, e-commerce, or SaaS-type businesses. Knowledge of behavioral data, detecting misbehavior or fraud at scale is a big plus
Knowledge of data pipelining and prior experience with cloud-based ML model deployments
Great communication skills - both with technical colleagues and with business stakeholders
Proven 3+ years of technical experience in a Data Science role, particularly in the technology sector or in a technical consultancy

Still not sure?
We want to be a part of creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive world of work for all. Were excited to hear about your experiences as well as how you will contribute to our working culture. So, even if you dont feel you don't meet all the requirements, we'd still really like to hear from you!
We offer flexibility and are offering these roles to work hybrid with a mixture of office and remote working, or if you are looking to be fully remote we are open to discussing this too! (As long as you are based in the UK or Denmark)
#LI-JC1About us
Trustpilot began in 2007 with a simple yet powerful idea that is more relevant today than ever to be the universal symbol of trust, bringing consumers and businesses together through reviews. Trustpilot is open, independent, and impartial we help consumers make the right choices and businesses to build trust, grow and improve.
Today, we have more than 300 million reviews and 57 million monthly active users across the globe, with 117 billion annual Trustpilot brand impressions, and the numbers keep growing. We have more than 900 employees and were headquartered in Copenhagen, with operations in Amsterdam, Denver, Edinburgh, Hamburg, London, Melbourne, Milan and New York.
Were driven by connection. Its at the heart of what we do. Our culture keeps things fresh its built on the relationships we create. We talk, we laugh, we collaborate and we respect each other. We work across borders and cultures to be the universal symbol of trust in an ever-changing world. With vibrant office locations worldwide and over 50 nationalities, were proud to be an equal opportunity workplace with diverse perspectives and ideas.
Our purpose to help people and businesses help each other is a tall order, but we keep it real. Were a great bunch of humans, doing awesome stuff, without fuss or pretense. A successful Trustpilot future is driven by you we give you the autonomy to shape a career you can be proud of. If youre ready to grow, lets go.
Join us at the heart of trust.

A range of flexible working options to dedicate time to what matters to you
Competitive compensation package + bonus
25 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 days after 2 years of employment
Two (paid) volunteering days a year to spend your time giving back to the causes that matter to you and your community
Rich learning and development opportunities are supported through the Trustpilot Academy, LinkedIn Learning, and Blinkist
Pension and life insurance
Health cash plan, online GP, 24/7, Employee Assistance Plan
Full access to Headspace, a popular mindfulness app to promote positive mental health
Paid parental leave
Season ticket loan and a cycle-to-work scheme
Central office location complete with table tennis, a gaming corner, coffee bars and all the snacks and refreshments you can ask for
Regular opportunities to connect and get to know your fellow Trusties, including company-wide celebrations and events, ERG activities, and team socials.
Access to over 4,000 deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, fitness, cinema discounts, and more.