Senior Data Scientist - Experimentation

Deliveroo

The Data & Science Org At Deliveroo we have an outstanding data science organisation, with a mission to enable the highest quality human and machine decision-making. We work throughout the company - in product, business and platform teams - using analysis, experimentation, causal inference and machine learning techniques. We are uniquely placed to use data to help make better decisions and improve data literacy across Deliveroo. Data Scientists at Deliveroo report into our data science management team, and we have a highly active data science community, with guest lecturers, study groups, mentorship programmes, a robust technical review process, and plenty of opportunities to learn new things. Data Scientists can equally progress as technical leads (individual contributors) and as people managers. Our data scientists come from all kinds of backgrounds but have excellence in common. Many are formally trained in data science, many are not. We celebrate difference and have a dedicated data science diversity committee. As an Economist at Deliveroo you will help scale our business and improve the experience for restaurants, riders, and eaters. Using experimental or observational data, you will get to help answer questions like: * Which markets/cities should we enter next? * How can we incentivise good rider behaviour? * What is the business impact of exclusive deals we have with restaurants? * Can the Delivery food market sustain multiple players? * What are the trade-offs we face when choosing between growth and profitability? How should we decide between them? * What is the optimum selection and variety of restaurants? * What impact do online reviews have? * How will a change in the user interface affect customer choice behaviour? The work you will do will have a direct, measurable impact on the bottom line of the company. REQUIREMENTS: * Masters Degree or PhD in Economics or Econometrics (preferred) * Always curious and willing to learn new skills * A problem solver with a deep analytical mindset * Ability to think creatively and insightfully about business-relevant economic problems * A critical thinker with very strong attention to detail * Proficiency with analytical tools like R/Python and familiarity with SQL * Ideally industry experience since the completion of your academic career * Excellent people skills — you’ll be meeting with stakeholders to translate business needs into economic problems At Deliveroo these are just some of the tough problems we are solving - and there is no challenge that cannot be yours. The scope for growth and personal impact is enormous. Why Deliveroo Our mission is to transform the way you shop and eat, bringing the neighbourhood to your door by connecting consumers, restaurants, shops and riders. We are transforming the way the world eats and shops by making access to food and products more convenient and enjoyable. We give people the opportunity to buy what they want, as they want it, when and where they want it. We are a technology-driven company at the forefront of the most rapidly expanding industry in the world. We are still a small team, making a very large impact, looking to answer some of the most interesting questions out there. We move fast, value autonomy and ownership, and we are always looking for new ideas. Workplace & Benefits At Deliveroo we know that people are the heart of the business and we prioritise their welfare. Benefits differ by country, but we offer many benefits in areas including healthcare, well-being, parental leave, pensions, and generous annual leave allowances, including time off to support a charitable cause of your choice. Benefits are country-specific, please ask your recruiter for more information. Diversity At Deliveroo, we believe a great workplace is one that represents the world we live in and how beautifully diverse it can be. That means we have no judgement when it comes to any one of the things that make you who you are - your gender, race, sexuality, religion or a secret aversion to coriander. All you need is a passion for (most) food and a desire to be part of one of the fastest-growing businesses in a rapidly growing industry. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our hiring process. We recognise that some candidates may require adjustments to apply for a position or fairly participate in the interview process. If you require any adjustments, please don't hesitate to let us know. We will make every effort to provide the necessary adjustments to ensure you have an equitable opportunity to succeed.

Deliveroo

SENIOR DATA SCIENTIST Join us in our mission to transform the way people shop and eat, where impact, innovation and growth drive everything we do. Our Data Science organisation sits at the heart of Deliveroo powering decision-making across our 3 sided marketplace. We’re looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our London team (working hybrid, 3 days in the office). In this role, you’ll drive high-quality decision-making to maximise impact. We’re hiring multiple Senior Data Scientists across different areas of the business. Rather than hiring for one fixed team, we use the interview process to understand your strengths, interests and development areas, and then align you to the right scope, remit and team. ABOUT OUR DATA SCIENCE ORGANISATION We have an outstanding Data Science organisation, with a mission to drive the highest quality decision-making across our marketplace. We work throughout the company, in product, operations, and platform teams and are uniquely placed to use data to help make better decisions and improve data literacy across Deliveroo. We are great communicators, and move fast to serve our customers a little better every day. Our community is highly active, with guest lectures, study groups, mentorship programmes and a robust technical review process. Data Scientists can progress equally as IC leads or managers. Our data scientists come from all kinds of backgrounds but have excellence in common. Many are formally trained in data science, many are not. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING Here’s what your day-to-day might look like: * Proactive Impact Delivery: You will independently identify, define, and deliver impactful work that aligns with business goals and metrics, operating with minimal guidance to provide high value to your team and the broader organisation. You will own delivery end-to-end, ensuring the delivery of fast, high-quality, solutions that meet business needs. * Navigating Ambiguity and Complexity: You will excel at deconstructing broad, ambiguous problem spaces into structured technical roadmaps, managing projects that require both deep team-specific rigour and an understanding of how they intersect with adjacent systems. * Strategic Technical Execution: Drive strategic decision-making by selecting the most effective tool or method for the task, maintaining a focus on high-quality execution and measurable results. You will act as a well-trusted strategic partner to stakeholders, using analytics, effective communication and domain expertise to influence roadmaps. * Experimentation and measurement: Design and lead measurement strategies that drive product direction, ranging from simple A/B tests to complex experimental designs. You will be equally capable of applying alternative causal inference techniques when standard trials aren't feasible, ensuring the business moves based on data driven insights. * Organisational Alignment: Actively contribute to the broader Analytics community, driving L+D initiatives and cross-functional collaboration. You will ensure we are delivering the "right" things org-wide by aligning technical work with overarching business strategy and shared best practices. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO THRIVE Our ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in some of these areas and curiosity to grow in others: * Significant experience in Data Science (or similar) roles. * A pragmatic and adaptable approach, with a strong focus on delivering impact efficiently at pace. * Excellent people skills — you'll be meeting with a range of both technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate business needs into data science problems * Experience leading both simple and more complex experiment designs, with the ability to proactively unpick insights to steer strategic decision making * Great communication skills - in person, in writing, in code; to technical and non-technical audiences. * Through solid analysis, provide clear and actionable recommendations that influence the team's roadmap. * Effective problem-solving, demonstrating an ability to successfully address complex and ambiguous challenges. * Ability to think creatively and insightfully about business problems * Proficiency with analytical tools like R/Python and familiarity with SQL. Proficiency with Cursor/AI tools to deliver impactful, high quality work efficiently is also valued Why Join Us? At Deliveroo, you’ll do work that matters, solving real-world problems in a three-sided marketplace that’s constantly evolving. We’re food lovers, problem solvers, community builders and more, brought together by a shared drive to make things better. Working here you can expect to: 🔧 Solve meaningful problems at real scale Work on a complex, always-on marketplace that impacts millions every day. 🌱See your impact, fast Ship, test and improve ideas quickly in a low-hierarchy, high-ownership environment. 🧠Grow through challenge and ownership Take on big, ambiguous problems and accelerate your career with strong support. 🌎A culture built for builders High standards, collaboration, flexible working and continuous learning. 💰 Share in the success you help create Competitive salary and equity options, so you’re rewarded for the impact you Make. We aim to create a fair process that lets your skills shine—our interview typically includes 3-4 stages. Find more about how we hire here. Our Global Structure Deliveroo is now part of DoorDash, bringing together teams with even greater reach, scale, and ambition. Depending on your role, you may collaborate with teammates, systems, and leaders across DoorDash and Wolt. Together, we’re unlocking new possibilities as one global team. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion At Deliveroo, we know that a great workplace reflects the world around us and that true diversity and inclusion make us stronger, more creative, and better at what we do. We’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone can do their best work and feel they belong. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, or belief. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and need support to apply for one of our roles, or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, you’ll have the opportunity to let us know once you’ve submitted your application. We’ll share details on how to request support so we can ensure you have a fair and equitable experience. If you’re excited about making a real impact in a fast-moving marketplace and growing your career alongside ambitious, supportive teams, we’d love to hear from you! #LI-ES1

Deliveroo

DATA SCIENCE MANAGER Join us in our mission to transform the way people shop and eat, where impact, innovation and growth drive everything we do. Our Data Science organisation sits at the heart of Deliveroo, powering decision-making across product, commercial and operational teams through experimentation and causal inference. We’re hiring multiple Data Science Managers across different areas of the business. Rather than hiring for one fixed team, we use the interview process to understand your strengths, interests and development areas, and then align you to the right scope, level and team. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING You’ll own the analytical direction and measurable impact of a product or business area, while leading and developing a high performing team of data scientists or machine learning engineers. Depending on the area you join, you could be: * Building experimentation and causal inference frameworks to improve customer retention, loyalty and subscription growth * Leading pricing, promotions or value strategy, balancing growth, profitability and long term customer trust * Improving discovery, search or personalisation through rapid iteration on high impact algorithms * Driving customer acquisition and engagement across restaurants, retail or new verticals using data-led targeting and incentives Across all roles, you’ll remain hands-on while managing a team. You’ll decide which problems are worth solving and ensure data science work translates into better product and commercial decisions, not just analysis. You'll partner with Product, Engineering, Ops, Marketing and Finance as a thought partner, and set the bar for analytical rigour, prioritisation and impact across noisy metrics, real trade-offs and strong stakeholder opinions. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO THRIVE Our ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in some of these areas and curiosity to grow in others: * Experience line managing data scientists and supporting their career development * A strong background as a senior individual contributor, with hands-on experience in experimentation, causal inference or applied machine learning * Proven ability to identify high impact opportunities and turn insights into clear strategy and execution * Confidence working with senior stakeholders and explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences * Comfort operating in fast moving, ambiguous environments where prioritisation and judgement matter as much as technical skill WHY JOIN US? At Deliveroo, you’ll work on real world problems at global scale, across a three-sided marketplace that is constantly evolving. We’re food lovers, problem solvers, community organisers and more, united by a shared drive to make things better. Working here, you can expect: * High autonomy to shape strategy and deliver meaningful impact * Support to learn and grow through L&D programmes, mentoring and peer learning * A strong focus on wellbeing, with benefits that vary by country * A place to belong, with a diverse global workforce and active employee communities DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION At Deliveroo, we believe great workplaces reflect the world around us. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion or belief. If you require adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We’re committed to ensuring everyone has an equitable opportunity to succeed. Ready to own impact and shape how decisions are made at Deliveroo? Apply today.