Senior Applied Scientist (Researcher) (Incentives)

TL;DR

Senior Applied Scientist (Researcher) (Incentives): Designing and deploying adaptive data-driven incentive mechanisms to maximize incremental effect per dollar invested with an accent on causal inference and behavioral modeling. Focus on automating intervention algorithms, creating uplift models, and translating research into production-grade code.

Location: Hybrid in Limassol, Cyprus

Salary: from 70 700 EUR gross per year

Company

hirify.global is a global tech company on a mission to challenge injustice through fair ride-hailing, freight, and delivery services.

What you will do

• Design and implement incentive management systems as closed-loop feedback control systems to optimize budget efficiency.
• Develop causal inference and uplift models (meta-learners) to target personalized offers.
• Research non-linear responses of marketplace participants to optimize user retention and lifetime value (LTV).
• Translate research models into production-grade code, modular frameworks, and monitoring systems.
• Partner with product managers and engineers to drive the algorithmic product roadmap.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Data Analytics, Data Science, or Applied Research.
• Expertise in Machine Learning, behavioral modeling, and causal inference.
• Strong foundation in mathematics and economics, including elasticity models and incentive response dynamics.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python for working with large datasets.
• Experience with A/B testing, switchback experiments, and causal effects in networked systems.
• Professional working proficiency in English.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Access to mentoring, career consulting, and professional learning programs.
• International experience through the Global Talent Exchange Program.
• Company-wide challenges, sports activities, and employee-led social impact projects.
• Co-financed language courses and internal speaking clubs.
• Culture of taking initiative, open communication, and continuous growth.

Hiring process

• Application review.
• Interview process leading to an offer.