Data Scientist

Salary: £44,000 - 56,000 per year

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in a technical field such as mathematics, statistics, computer science, or economics, or equivalent practical experience; a Masters degree or PhD in a relevant field is a plus
• 2+ years of professional experience as a data scientist developing predictive models, preferably with experience deploying those solutions to production environments
• Demonstrated success turning business problems into data problems and developing innovative solutions
• Ability to explain results to technical and non-technical teammates, using strong communication and data visualization skills
• Demonstrated experience building machine learning models using standard tools such as scikit-learn or R, to drive business improvements
• Solid knowledge of applied mathematics and statistics and their common applications in online businesses
• Experience with, or strong interest in, understanding and optimizing online auctions for both bidders and sellers
• Experience with, or strong interest in, optimization using reinforcement learning and contextual multi-armed bandits
• Strong skills in statistical and scientific programming in Python or R, fluency in SQL, and proficiency with Jupyter notebooks
• Experience packaging code for deployment and reusability
• Enjoy sharing knowledge and mentoring teammates, and communicating designs to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• An interest in staying current with data science trends and helping the team expand its tech stack
• Comfortable working in an Agile team environment with everyday impact

Responsibilities:

• Work with a cross-functional team to convert business problems into scalable solutions using your knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and machine learning
• Join a team of talented and collaborative data scientists and machine learning engineers
• Establish yourself as a technical contributor as our team continues to grow

Technologies:

• AI
• Jupyter
• Machine Learning
• Python
• SQL

More:

We are EverQuote, a leading AI-powered growth solutions partner for regulated property and casualty insurance entities, helping the largest insurance carriers and thousands of agents maximize customer acquisition across digital channels. Our team is based in Belfast, NI with a hybrid working arrangement, and this role requires working in the office 3 days per week. We move fast, follow the data, and hold ourselves to high standards. You will collaborate with a group of builders to solve complex problems and reshape a massive industry, with the opportunity to make real-world impact and do the best work of your career. Our total compensation package may include variable cash bonus programs, equity, and a comprehensive range of health, welfare, and wellbeing benefits based on eligibility. We are committed to equal opportunity, fair employment practices in Northern Ireland, and an inclusive, accessible recruitment process, including reasonable adjustments where needed.

last updated 37 week of 2026