Senior Data Scientist

About FlixBus

FlixBus is a European long distance mobility provider with headquarters in Munich, Berlin, Milan, Paris and Zagreb. Since 2013, FlixBuses have offered a new, convenient and green way to travel which suits every budget. Thanks to a smart business model and an innovative technology, the former startup has established Europe's largest intercity bus network in less than four years.

Position

• You analyze our data and prototype demand forecasting and customer behavior models
• You use statistical models to answer real-life questions like
• You answer questions such as “How many people will travel from Berlin to Munich during Octoberfest?”, “What are the effects of price changes?”, “What will be the new trending vacation destinations next summer?”
• You work closely with yield management, business intelligence and backend development teams on solutions for data-driven decision making
• You solve our complex business challenges with creative insights

Your qualification

• 3+ years of experience in a relevant role
• Hands-on experience with various machine learning algorithms, statistics, algorithm design and complexity
• Fluency in at least one high-level programming language (Python, Scala, etc)
• Data visualisation skills (Seaborn, Bokeh, D3, etc)
• Working knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, Big data tools (Spark, Hadoop, etc)
• Very strong communication and presentation skills
• High level of business acumen and value first thinking

What we offer

• Be part of an incredibly fast growing company with a strong brand and highly motivated and international team
• Work on your self-defined challenges during our HackRday once a month!
• Cutting edge technologies, Agile development practices, and product focused environment dealing with demanding engineering and scaling challenges
• Training and Conference opportunities
• Office location in the heart of Berlin or Munich
• Flexible working hours
• 12 100% free bus rides per year, 5 50% vouchers for family/friends per year 
• Language course support
• Relocation support