At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting data science projects and turn complex problems into actionable insights.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of blockchain technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with mentorship opportunities and a focus on diversity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the evolving world of blockchain and data science.
- Qualifications: PhD or equivalent experience in data-intensive fields; expert in Python and SQL.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 £ per year.
- In this role, you'll
- Own the execution of one or more production data science projects, translating broad problem statements into well‑scoped tasks and credible analytical results that meet stakeholder expectations.
- Design, develop, and validate novel behavioral heuristics and algorithms over EVM (and other) blockchain data to attribute on‑chain activity and uncover new insights.
- Apply advanced techniques including graph computation, statistical modeling, and machine learning to large‑scale on‑chain datasets.
- Identify and resolve inefficiencies in code, methodology, and workflows; ensure your work integrates cleanly into our production data and tooling stack.
- Clearly articulate and defend methodology and results to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, maintaining alignment through consistent communication.
- Mentor junior team members, contribute to technical hiring, and share knowledge.
- Collaborate closely with peers to bring research from prototype to production.
- We're looking for candidates who have
- A Ph D in computer science, machine learning, statistics, physics, mathematics, or a related technical field – or equivalent industry experience working on advanced, data‑intensive problems.
- Expert‑level proficiency in Python and SQL, with a track record of writing clean, testable, production‑quality code.
- Demonstrated experience applying advanced analytical techniques (e. g. graph algorithms, ML, statistical inference) to large, messy datasets.
- Comfort working with EVM‑based blockchain data, or strong evidence of the aptitude to ramp up quickly on EVM data structures and protocols.
- A demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects: decomposing requirements, driving them to completion, and proactively seeking clarity from stakeholders.
- An analytical, open‑minded approach to problem solving – comfortable navigating ambiguity and willing to dive into problems outside your day‑to‑day scope.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex methodology to diverse audiences.
- You might also have
- Familiarity with Databricks, DBT, Spark/Py Spark, or similar large‑scale data platforms.
- Modified infrastructure‑as‑code (e. g. Terraform) or contributing to production data pipelines.
- Mentored junior data scientists or engineers.
- Knowledge of, or passion for, the cryptocurrency and blockchain space.
- Technologies we use
- Python
- SQL
- Databricks
- DBT
- Py Spark / Spark
- Terraform
- AWS
- Postgres
We encourage applicants across any race, ethnicity, gender/gender expression, age, spirituality, ability, experience and more.
If you need any accommodations to make our interview process more accessible to you due to a disability, don’t hesitate to let us know.
You can learn more here.
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Senior Data Scientist employer: P2P
P2P is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture focused on innovation and collaboration in the heart of Greater London. With a commitment to employee growth, we offer extensive professional development opportunities and a supportive environment for those passionate about advancing decentralized finance. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values your contributions and encourages meaningful impact in the financial services sector.
