Product Data Science Lead at Octopus Energy

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Energy, UtilitiesIndustries

Requirements

  • End-to-end experience in designing and building data products using large datasets
  • Passion for both hands-on data work and leading teams to produce high-quality output
  • Experience managing and nurturing junior data scientists
  • Hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools, including the data platform stack (Python, Databricks, Kubernetes, Terraform, Streamlit, Airflow, Circle CI, Parquet/Delta on S3, Spark, DBT, SparkSQL)
  • Experience in utility companies or other data-intensive industries
  • Broad experience applying various analytical techniques at companies of different sizes

Responsibilities

  • Lead a new team, leveraging cutting-edge data science to develop products that accelerate the energy transition and enhance customer experience
  • Collaborate with product leadership and engineering teams to define the product roadmap
  • Analyze product usage to monitor performance and inform prioritisation
  • Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to the growth of the data science community
  • Develop and implement A/B tests and other experimental designs to measure product impact
  • Communicate complex data findings and recommendations clearly and concisely
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in data science and analytics

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Data ScienceA/B TestingExperimental DesignProduct AnalyticsTeam LeadershipMentoringLarge DatasetsAnalytical Techniques

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Product Data Science Lead role?

The salary is not advertised; recruiters will discuss it on a call to match your experience, as they have flexibility and prioritize finding the right candidate over salary barriers.

Is this role remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for this position?

Candidates need end-to-end experience designing and building data products with large datasets, hands-on experience with tools like Python, Databricks, Spark, DBT, and others in the stack, experience managing junior data scientists, and background in utility companies or data-intensive industries.

What will the team structure be like for this role?

You will lead a new team of data scientists, report directly to the Global Head of Product (a senior leadership team member), collaborate with product leadership and engineering teams, and mentor junior data scientists.

What makes a strong candidate for this Product Data Science Lead position?

Strong candidates have a passion for hands-on data work and leading teams, broad experience applying analytical techniques across companies of different sizes, and experience in data-intensive industries like utilities.

Octopus Energy

Provides affordable green energy solutions

About Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy provides affordable green energy solutions to households and businesses across multiple countries, including the UK, US, Japan, Germany, New Zealand, and Australia. The company focuses on the renewable energy market and utilizes technology and data to enhance its services. Its main product offerings include direct energy sales to consumers and the licensing of its proprietary Kraken technology platform to other energy providers. This platform helps streamline energy management and improve customer experience. Unlike many competitors, Octopus Energy emphasizes sustainability and offers additional services such as electric vehicle solutions. The company's goal is to make green energy accessible and affordable while promoting the use of renewable resources.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$2,476.6MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Automotive & Transportation, EnergyIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
401(k) Company Match
Parental Leave
Flexible Work Hours
Company Equity
OE Group Share Scheme

Risks

Increased competition in renewable energy may impact market share.
Rapid international expansion exposes Octopus to geopolitical risks.
£3 billion repayment to UK government could strain financial resources.

Differentiation

Octopus Energy's Kraken platform optimizes energy usage for zero-bill homes.
The company leads in electric aircraft charging with AeroVolt collaboration.
Octopus Energy's global reach includes partnerships in Brazil and Japan.

Upsides

'Zero Bills' initiative could revolutionize sustainable living in the UK.
Partnership with Energisa opens South American renewable energy market.
Investment in Ocergy enhances offshore wind capabilities globally.

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