Senior Applied Scientist (Researcher) – Incentives

Department: Analytics Department

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cyprus

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Intervention Algorithm Automation: Design and implement incentive management systems as closed-loop feedback control systems to continuously optimize budget efficiency and marketplace balance
• Incremental Impact Maximization (Uplift Modeling): Create and advance causal inference and uplift models (e.g., meta-learners) to evaluate the true incremental value of rewards and target personalized offers
• Behavioral Modeling & Business Impact: Research and model the non-linear responses of marketplace participants to changing conditions (prices, incentive terms), translating these insights into algorithmic strategies that drive user retention and lifetime value (LTV)
• End-to-End Development (Research-to-Production): Translate research models into production-grade code, developing modular frameworks and monitoring systems to ensure algorithms operate reliably in real time
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as a strategic partner to product managers and engineers, driving the product roadmap through data-driven storytelling and aligning complex algorithmic solutions with overarching business goals

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 3+ years of experience in Data Analytics, Data Science, Applied Research, or algorithmic product optimization, preferably within a dynamic incentive-driven environment
• Strong analytical mindset with expertise in Machine Learning, behavioral modeling, and causal inference
• Solid foundation in mathematics and economics, including knowledge of elasticity models, incentive response dynamics, and retention analytics
• Advanced SQL and Python proficiency, with experience working with large datasets and the ability to translate research models into production-grade decision logic
• Advanced Experimentation: Experience with A/B testing frameworks, switchback experiments, and evaluating causal effects in networked systems with feedback loops
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate closely with engineering teams and influence product decision-making
• Professional working proficiency in English
• Nice to have: Experience formulating budget allocation tasks as linear, integer, or mixed-integer optimization problems to find the optimal balance between costs and desired outcomes
• Nice to have: Experience with Uplift Modeling — Proven ability to evaluate causal effects, build propensity/response models, and design targeted interventions

Why join us

• Help us challenge injustice by creating fair choices for millions of people across 1100+ cities in 48 countries.
• Develop your professional skills with access to mentoring, career consulting, and learning programs.
• Collaborate with teams around the world and gain international experience through our Global Talent Exchange Program.
• Engage in company-wide challenges, awards, sports activities, employee-led social impact and volunteering projects.
• Work alongside people who take initiative, speak openly, and challenge themselves to grow.
• Improve your language skills through co-financed courses and internal speaking clubs.