Senior Data Scientist

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Everything happens somewhere - which is why spatial analytics is fundamental to companies trying to understand the “where” and the “why” of their business. CARTO is the leading Location Intelligence platform empowering companies with scalable and cloud-native spatial analytics. CARTO helps organizations make better business decisions by providing data analysts, business analysts, GIS professionals, and developers with faster, more flexible, and more secure spatial data analysis and visualization tools. Use cases include optimizing network planning, assessing risk, identifying growth opportunities, and more, turning location data into business value.

With a diverse team of 150 people across the US and Europe, CARTO (backed by Insight Partners, Accel Partners, Salesforce Ventures, and Earlybird Ventures) is revolutionizing location data analysis, making it accessible directly from modern cloud data warehouses. The company has experienced rapid growth, offering a compelling alternative to traditional GIS software.

To support this growth, the Data Science team seeks an enthusiastic, experienced, and self-motivated Senior Data Scientist to work at the intersection of data science and GIS. The role involves developing new algorithms and derivative datasets that leverage spatial data to generate more accurate insights and predictions through CARTO’s spatial analytics platform. You will collaborate with external clients to solve spatial data science problems and contribute new functionalities to CARTO as a platform. A key focus will be on adapting existing machine learning methods for spatial data and exploring new methods from spatial econometrics, machine learning, and Geospatial AI (GeoAI).

The position is open to remote candidates, preferably in the Central European Time zone. Office-based work in Madrid or Seville is also possible.

You will

Build data science models and develop innovative solutions for complex business problems, including statistical and machine learning predictive models with a focus on spatial models, multivariate analysis, hypothesis testing, and probability theory.

Design and execute novel data science experiments leveraging CARTO’s Data Observatory and advanced technologies to enhance CARTO’s Analytics Toolbox and Workflows.

Participate in all phases of the Data Science product lifecycle : exploratory data analysis, model development, deployment, rollout, and evaluation.

Lead research on new Spatial Data Science methods to drive platform activity, business growth, and user experience improvements.

Collaborate with engineering and product teams to frame and solve problems technically and within a business context.

Communicate analysis rationale and findings to support operational decisions for clients.

Present work internally and externally at conferences, meetups, and workshops focused on spatial data science.

Stay updated on industry and academic developments, sharing insights with the CARTO team.

You Offer

Relevant education and +5 years of experience in Data Science, with diverse use cases, techniques, and technologies.

Strong statistical background and experience applying data science techniques in production, demonstrating impact and scalability.

Proficiency in SQL and Python, with the ability to quickly learn new technologies.

Experience working with clients and stakeholders to translate business problems into Data Science workflows.

Hands-on experience with geospatial data.

Experience with cloud platforms like Google Cloud, AWS, or Azure, and tools such as BigQuery, Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift.

Experience applying Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI techniques to real-world data challenges.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with presentation experience.

Fluency in English.

Bonus Points For

Experience with GIS software such as CARTO, QGIS, ArcGIS, Kepler.gl, etc.

Developing production-quality data products from research outputs.

We Offer

Competitive, results-based compensation.

Employee stock options plan.

Private medical insurance.

Flexible work hours in a casual, focused environment.

Educational stipends and flexible benefits.

A visionary mission to help the world make better decisions using location data, emphasizing openness and sustainability.

The opportunity to contribute to a platform used by top companies globally, with a direct impact on users and clients.

To Apply

If you feel you don’t meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway—professional growth happens through learning and peer collaboration. We value diversity and welcome applicants regardless of background, gender, ethnicity, orientation, or ability.

Learn more about us via our blog or follow us on Twitter (@carto) and Instagram (@cartohq). Not the right fit? Explore other openings at carto.com / careers.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

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