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Associate Data Scientist - Operations Research

WheelyLondon, England, United KingdomData Science
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Salary
£50K - £70K GBP
Job type
Full-time
Posted
6 Mar 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Wheely is seeking an Associate Data Scientist specializing in Operations Research to join its London team. This office-based position suits professionals with an advanced quantitative background eager to build optimization and machine learning models for a growing transportation company.

Role Overview

Wheely is searching for an Associate Data Scientist with an Operations Research background to join either the Pricing or Matching team in London. The professional chosen for this role will take charge of the full project lifecycle, from initial research and ideation all the way to production deployment. Working alongside engineers, product managers, and designers, the individual will tackle complex operational challenges like dynamic pricing and bipartite matching.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with product managers, designers, engineers, and other Data Scientists to resolve complex and ambiguous challenges.
Research, build prototypes, and deploy optimization and machine learning models directly into production environments.
Regularly refine current algorithms while actively discovering new opportunities to introduce advanced models.

Requirements

Hold a Master's degree or a PhD in Operations Research, Management Science, Mathematics, or a related field focusing on optimization.
Bring a robust foundation in mathematical programming or mathematical optimization.
Possess solid working knowledge of probability and statistics.
Demonstrate strong understanding of Causal Inference and Reinforcement Learning.
Exhibit exceptional programming skills utilizing Python alongside core machine learning tools such as SQL and PyTorch.

Nice to Have

Prior exposure to marketplace matching, auction design, or dynamic pricing challenges.
Previous publications in A* or Q1 journals, or participation in top-tier conferences like NeurIPS.

Skills and Tools

Python
PyTorch
SQL
Mathematical Optimization
Reinforcement Learning
Causal Inference
Probability and Statistics

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary ranging from £50,000 to £70,000.
Employee stock options plan.
Private dental and medical insurance.
Critical illness and life cover.
Latest-generation MacBook Pro paired with a 4K display.
Monthly credits for Wheely journeys.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Professional development stipend.
Flexible start and finish times with one remote day per week.

About the Company

Wheely transforms premium transportation throughout major cities across the Middle East, the US, and Europe. The profitable scale-up combines modern technology with elite chauffeuring, serving over 100,000 active riders and 1,200 corporate accounts. Following a recent launch in New York City and ongoing global expansion, the company continues its rapid growth.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Wheely careers page to submit their application and personal information.

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Questions candidates ask

What is the location of the Associate Data Scientist role?

The position is based in the Wheely office in West London, requiring attendance four days a week with the option to work one day remotely.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary ranges from £50,000 to £70,000 per year.

What educational background is required?

Candidates must hold a Master's degree or a PhD in Operations Research, Mathematics, Management Science, or a closely related field focused on optimization.

What programming languages and tools are needed?

Applicants need excellent programming skills in Python alongside core machine learning tooling like SQL and PyTorch.

What benefits are included with the job?

Benefits include stock options, private medical and dental insurance, life and critical illness cover, a professional development stipend, a MacBook Pro with a 4K display, monthly travel credits, and a Cycle to Work scheme.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Wheely careers page.

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