Principal Data Scientist @ CoopX

We are now looking for a Principal Data Scientist to join us to solve some of the most challenging and complex business problems in the retail industry. You will be instrumental in steering the direction of data science in Coop and contribute to our journey to become a truly data-driven company. We’re currently in a very exciting phase, where data science is recognized as a key strategic enabler to reach our ambition. With our 1.9 million members and more than 2TB of monthly transactions, we have one of the most exciting data foundations in the retail industry.

We work with a variety of problems, using different types of data science techniques, such as recommendation systems, image recognition, time series forecasting, and optimization problems. Currently, we are utilising the best of Google Cloud Platform & Azure, and you’re free to use the tooling of your choice to help us keep building our platform. If you are triggered by using your skills to make data products that can impact our 1.9 million co-owners and customers, you might just be our new Principal Data Scientist!

As a Principal Data Scientist at CoopX, believe your day to day will look somewhat like this:

• Work hands-on to solve some of our most complex problems, using sophisticated data science models
• Contribute to steering the overall direction of data science across teams and the development of Coop’s data science framework
• With your expertise level, you tend to take a lead role within your field and acts as a go-to resource for those around you
• Work alongside other data scientists/analysts as well as engineers, product managers and designers to create products that change our customer’s lives
• Assist in mentorship and recruitment related activities

We believe this could be you:  

• Extensive background within data science, with hands-on experience with predictive modelling, recommendation systems, optimization solutions
• Solid knowledge of Python and SQL (we use BigQuery a lot)
• Experience with a broad base of Python data science libraries and frameworks (e.g. pandas, pyspark, scikit-learn, XGBoost, etc.)
• Solid, hands-on experience with cloud (we run on Azure and GCP) and container technologies such as Docker
• Experience as an ML Engineer or similar building, deploying and running models and large scale real-time ML systems
• Pragmatic in your way of working and you find solutions to problems even if there are no pre-written answers
• Passionate about data and keep up to date on the latest development within data science methodologies and tooling
• You understand the business and how to create value with data in retail and have the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical people
• Experience from retail is a bonus, but not a requirement

We also think you will need the following:  

• 6+ years of experience in data science (however, we are more interested in what you have done rather than years of experience)
• Masters degree or PhD in relevant field (Computer Science, Machine Learning, Operational Research, Statistics, Mathematics, etc.)
• Full professional proficiency in English, both spoken and written (Norwegian is a plus, but not a requirement)

Why should you join CoopX?

• The chance to take part in build and shape one of the most exciting commitments the retail and consumer goods industry have seen in a long time
• Work with modern, open-source technologies and some of the most interesting data foundations in the industry to solve complex and important business problems that benefit all of Coop’s customers and 1,9 million co-owners
• We are very serious about attracting the best talent in the industry and will offer a highly competitive compensation package for the right candidate in addition to solid pension and insurance schemes
• You’ll be a part of an ambitious and diverse team with a startup mindset, no hierarchy, but at the same time backing from a large organization
• A high degree of autonomy where it’s up to you and your team to define technologies and tools to solve the problem ahead
• Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development (e.g. conferences, training, time to work on own projects/upskilling, etc.)
• Fresh office spaces in central Oslo at Epicenter and at our HQ in Grorud with a high degree of freedom and flexibility on working hours and location
• Gear and equipment (Mac/Windows/Linux) to be provided when you begin your adventure with us
• Relocation assistance if moving to Norway
• Other benefits like mobile phone and internet coverage, company cabins and discounts in all Coop stores

Psst! Did you know that we're also hiring a Senior Data Scientist?

Want to learn more about how we are? Visit coopx.no, our career page coopx.mojob.io or get in touch with Felix Hartmann, Recruitment Advisor @ CoopX at 936 57 206 /felix.hartmann[at]coop.no!