Data Scientist

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Why we're hiring:

As a Data Scientist working at WPP within the Enterprise Data Group (EDG), you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing Machine Learning models and Generative AI solutions. You will work closely with ML Engineers, Data Engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure our AI applications are robust, scalable, and impactful.  

The Advanced Analytics team within the EDG seats under the Head office Data team based in London, which oversights corporate business data. This position will be based in our Madrid office, but you will collaborate with our global team on a daily basis.  

 

What you'll be doing:

• Own and develop Machine Learning solutions to solve unstructured, complex business problems
• Maintain and optimise existing Machine Learning solutions and improve them with more efficient methods
• Monitor models’ performance in production to ensure the highest quality level, report on development status, identify risk areas, and support the Data Science team
• Build state-of-the-art & cost-efficient solutions leveraging GenAI models for multiple use cases (summarisation, classification, chatbots)
• Perform statistical analysis on existing and new datasets to help SME stakeholders identify areas for improvement
• Communicate technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders successfully
• Research new methods and techniques in AI/ML to improve processes and methodologies 

 

What you'll need:

• Experience with common Machine Learning frameworks and methods and developing business-oriented data solutions (e.g., data mining, process optimisation, predictive modelling)
• Experience building GenAI solutions with LLMs and familiarity with both open source and Proprietary LLMs
• Proficiency in using Databricks for developing and managing machine learning workflows
• A background in a quantitative discipline (Computer Science, Maths, Statistics, Engineering), or a PhD with a focus on quantitative methodologies. Don’t be afraid to apply for this role if you come from a different background, as long as you have relevant experience
• Strong coding skills: Python (it’s a must), SQL, PySpark, and R are used in across multiple projects
• Hands-on experience with Machine Learning libraries such as Scikit-Learn, TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, or H2O
• Hands-on experience with LLMs to build RAG solutions using Hugging Face, LangChain and/or OpenAI’s models
• Problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and a creative mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Good level of English 

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Who you are:

You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are accepting: of new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

 

 

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We promote a culture of people that do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

 

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