About this role
WPP is hiring a Junior Data Scientist to join its Copenhagen office for an engineering-led team focused on building scalable data infrastructure. This opportunity is ideal for an early-career professional with around two years of experience who is eager to turn data into trustworthy insights under senior guidance.
Role Overview
The Junior Data Scientist will work within the Open Intelligence activation arm, helping to build foundational data infrastructure and high-performance edge services. Reporting to the Lead Engineer, this position involves supporting model development, defining business questions, and collaborating closely with product managers, analysts, and data engineers. The role centers on adopting team standards for exploratory analysis, experimentation, and reproducible work within a hybrid office environment.
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About the Company
WPP is a trusted growth partner for leading global brands, uniting media intelligence, data solutions, creativity, production, and enterprise solutions. Operating in over 100 markets, the company uses its agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help clients navigate change and achieve transformational growth. The Copenhagen team operates in a hybrid model with approximately four days a week in the office, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official WPP careers page to submit their application and review additional privacy information.
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What is the location of this job?
This position is located in Copenhagen, Denmark, operating on a hybrid schedule with team members in the office approximately four days a week.
How much experience is required?
The role requires up to approximately two years of experience in data science, analytics, applied statistics, or a related internship or graduate role.
What technical skills are needed?
Candidates need strong hands-on skills in Python or R, solid SQL for data querying, a good grasp of statistics and core machine learning concepts, experience with Git and notebooks, and familiarity with data visualization tools.
Who will I report to?
You will report directly to the Lead Engineer within the Open Intelligence activation arm at WPP.
What kind of projects will I work on?
You will support building and evaluating models, performing exploratory data analysis, investigating metric anomalies, ensuring data quality, and contributing to privacy-preserving data products.