Senior Data Scientist, YouGov
Global research data and analytics group
Open for applications
Global research data and analytics group
1001+ employees
Open for applications
1001+ employees
Company mission
To offer unparalleled insight into what the world thinks.
Role
Who you are
- 4+ years proficiency in data science and modelling using Python, Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Scikit-Learn (and/ or other modelling packages), StatsModels (and / or other statistical packages), Git
- 1+ year proficiency in processing Big Data using PySpark, Apache Airflow, Presto / Athena SQL and regular SQL
- Experience with Machine Learning, Evaluation, feature engineering, model training, model deployment
- Strong programming skills - writing clean and efficient code
- Strong understanding of statistics, statistical modelling techniques and data analysis methods
- Ask relevant questions and offer thoughtful opinions
- Worked for at least a year remotely in a global environment
- Communicate fluently in English
- Are excited about generating insights using terabytes of data from millions of users
- Can take end-to-end ownership – work on futures from research and proof-of concept, through documentation and implementation, to release and maintenance
- Like collaborating with diverse team to find a solution satisfying all needs
- Are open, frank, and respectful in communication
Desirable
- Have experience with AWS or any other cloud provider
- Have experience with AWS Glue, Athena, MWAA, Lambda, S3 services
- Have experience with NLP processing, especially LLMs
- Like entertainment industry, have basic understanding about TV-Shows, Movies, Games, and social media
What the job involves
- YouGov has an exciting new Senior Data Scientist role available, working with the YouGov Behavioral, which processes and analyses terabytes of data on a daily basis to help us on our journey to connect data and understand what the world thinks
- Develop, deliver and operate new data science services and features for YouGov Safe and/or YouGov Signal platforms
- Use statistical, algorithmic, data mining, and visualization techniques to model complex problems, find opportunities, discover solutions, and deliver actionable business insights
- Find creative and innovative ways of solving problems and delivering solutions
- Own your projects based on our data and answer to various market research related questions
- Communicate data-driven insights and recommendations to key stakeholders
Our take
In a digital world, data analytics is one of the biggest drivers of corporate and governmental change. YouGov exists at the forefront of data analytics worldwide, measuring public opinion on a range of topics, individuals and events.
Perhaps best known for its political polling, YouGov provides analytics on a huge range of topics from the popularity of public figures (not just politicians), fashion brands and charities to satisfaction with healthcare or energy providers, and even just general nationwide mood.
It's a well-established market leader with over 2 decades of polling experience and websites for 39 different countries. It's vast data collection and analytics capabilities allow it to continually adapt and refine its methods, positioning the company for continued success in an ever-evolving market.
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Insights
7% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Old Street, London, UK
Leadership
Steve Hatch
(CEO)Joined YouGov in 2023 as CEO. Prior to this, they were the VP of Meta Northern Europe at Meta, Director for UK and Ireland/VP of Northern Europe at Facebook, and CEO at MEC.
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