Pricing Research Scientist, Upway
Reconditioned e-bike marketplace
Job no longer available
Reconditioned e-bike marketplace
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
101-200 employees
Company mission
To accelerate e-bike adoption and reduce waste.
Role
Who you are
- 4 - 8+ years of experience in data science, quantitative research, or pricing analytics
- Proven ability to think critically about business challenges and translate them into models and algorithms
- Intellectual curiosity and a passion for breaking down complex problems to deliver practical solutions
- Comfortable working in a product-driven, fast-paced environment where decisions are data-informed but action-oriented
- You think analytically first: You break down complex problems systematically, use data to guide decisions, and have a deep appreciation for rigorous analysis
- Strong mathematical and algorithmic skills: You have experience working on complex pricing models, predictive algorithms, or other quantitative optimization problems
- Business-first mindset: You understand that technical solutions only matter if they drive real business outcomes. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity and prioritize solving the right problems
- Curiosity and ownership: You are proactive, resourceful, and thrive in environments where you own your work from idea to execution
- Small, high-performing teams: You prefer working in a small team of highly accountable people who push each other to do their best work
- While our primary focus is on pricing research, we value candidates who can also contribute in areas like data science or engineering. We’re not necessarily looking for a jack-of-all-trades, but complementary skills are always appreciated
What the job involves
- To support our growth and refine our pricing strategy, we’re looking for a Pricing Researcher who is passionate about modeling and solving complex business problems
- You will tackle one of the most complex and impactful problems for Upway: how to buy and sell e-bikes at the right price, at scale, across multiple countries
- Pricing is at the heart of Upway’s business model. It influences everything from sourcing and operations to customer experience and profitability
- Your mission will be to design, build, and improve our pricing algorithms by combining analytical thinking, advanced mathematics, and a deep understanding of our business dynamics
- You will work closely with Lucas (PhD in Applied Mathematics) and the rest of the tech team (<10 people) to shape how we think about pricing and deliver solutions that drive real-world impact
- Design and improve our pricing algorithms: Build robust models to optimize pricing for both bike purchasing and resale across multiple markets
- Tackle ambitious business problems by developing the most effective solutions, whether they are simple or complex. While we prioritize clarity and efficiency, we are open to using advanced methods—including LLMs—when they provide the best results
- Bridge business and tech: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs, translate them into analytical frameworks, and implement technical solutions
- Test, iterate, and refine your solutions : align with real-world business needs and operational constraints
- Own the full lifecycle: From exploration and modeling to deployment and continuous improvement—you will have end-to-end responsibility for your work
- Explore methodological approaches: causal analysis, economic modeling, simulations, and empirical testing
- Tech stack:
- Python (data science, modeling)
- Typescript (NestJS + React) for production implementation
- BigQuery, PostgreSQL for data storage and analytics
- Docker, Git, Metabase for infrastructure and data visualization
Application process
- Applied
- Review
- Introduction Call
- Co-founder Call
- Interview Stage
- Offer Stage
- Hired
Our take
Upway is a second-hand marketplace for electric bicycles, offering a more affordable alternative to new models. The company purchases e-bikes from both private sellers and e-bike companies, refurbishing them and reselling at a discount, a model that appeals to those looking for quality e-bikes at a lower cost.
The electric bike market in Europe is booming and expected to double in value over the next decade. Upway capitalises on this growth by addressing consumer concerns about the quality of second-hand bikes. Through its refurbishment process, it ensures customers can confidently purchase pre-owned bikes, reducing both costs and environmental impact.
In addition to its expansion into key European markets, Upway has recently formed a strategic partnership with Rad Power Bikes. Through this collaboration, customers of Rad's US retail locations can trade in their old e-bikes for discounts on new models, supporting a circular economy. An exciting partnership that strengthens Upway's position as a leader in sustainable mobility and makes e-bikes more accessible.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
107% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Nov 2023
$30m
SERIES B
Jun 2022
$25m
SERIES A
Total funding: $61m
Company HQ
Gennevilliers, France
Leadership
Toussaint Wattinne
(Co-Founder & CEO)Before co-founding Upway, spent eight years at Uber in a variety of roles, including Director and Regional General Manager.
Stéphane Ficaja
(Co-Founder)Engineer with experience at AirFrance and FinTech company Misys. Like co-founder Toussaint Wattinne, worked at Uber for eight years in a number of Directorial and Regional Management roles.
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