Senior Applied Scientist (Data Science)

TL;DR

Senior Applied Scientist (Data Science): Designing and deploying adaptive incentive algorithms to optimize marketplace balance and budget efficiency with an accent on causal inference and uplift modeling. Focus on building production-grade decision-making systems that maximize incremental impact and user lifetime value.

Location: Hybrid, Limassol, Cyprus

Company

hirify.global is a global ride-hailing and multi-service platform operating in 48 countries, dedicated to challenging injustice and providing fair pricing solutions.

What you will do

• Design and implement incentive management systems as closed-loop feedback control systems.
• Develop causal inference and uplift models to evaluate the true incremental value of rewards.
• Research non-linear participant responses to price and incentive changes to drive retention.
• Translate research models into production-grade code and modular frameworks.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to align algorithmic strategies with business goals.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Data Science, Applied Research, or algorithmic product optimization.
• Strong expertise in Machine Learning, behavioral modeling, and causal inference.
• Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL for working with large datasets.
• Experience with A/B testing frameworks and evaluating causal effects in networked systems.
• Professional working proficiency in English.
• Solid foundation in mathematics and economics, including elasticity models.

Nice to have

• Experience formulating budget allocation tasks as linear or mixed-integer optimization problems.
• Proven ability to build propensity/response models for targeted interventions.

Culture & Benefits

• Access to mentoring, career consulting, and professional learning programs.
• Participation in the Global Talent Exchange Program for international experience.
• Support for language learning through co-financed courses and speaking clubs.
• Engagement in company-wide social impact and volunteering projects.
• Collaborative environment that encourages initiative and open communication.