Junior Data Science Engineer
Lighthouse
At Lighthouse, we’re on a mission to disrupt commercial strategy for the hospitality industry. Our innovative commercial platform takes the complexity out of data, empowering businesses with actionable insights, advanced pricing tools, and cutting-edge business intelligence to unlock their full revenue potential.
Backed by $370 million in series C funding and driven by an unwavering passion for growth, we’ve welcomed five companies into our journey and have surpassed $100 million in ARR in 2024. Our 850+ teammates span 35 countries and represent 34 nationalities.
At Lighthouse, we’re more than just a workplace – we’re a community. Collaborative, fun, and deeply committed, we work hard together to revolutionize the hospitality sector. Are you ready to join us and shine brighter in the industry’s most exciting rocket-ship? 🚀
What you will do
As a Junior Data Science Engineer, you'll help design, build, and deploy data-driven features used by tens of thousands of hotels globally. You'll focus on researching new models and algorithms, learning and applying software engineering standards to data science and turning models into production-ready features for our SaaS products to shape the future of hospitality tech.
Where you will have impact
- Research and develop statistical and machine learning models serving a wide range of features for our users.
- Assist the team in improving the stability and performance of our core data processes and algorithms as we grow.
- Support the full model lifecycle, from research and implementation to deployment and monitoring in a production environment.
- Work closely with senior engineers and product teams to implement new data solutions and learn about technical architecture.
- Clearly and concisely document and communicate insights from your research to facilitate collaboration with other teams and stakeholders;
- Have an important role in the delivery of Data R&D projects from ideation to product implementation.
About our team
The Data organisation is a team within our wider Lighthouse engineering team. Its mission is to bring innovative data solutions to everyone who needs it by building & optimising data processes, enabling product development and creating data driven culture.
The team works in close collaboration with our Product team, as well as a highly talented group of software engineers, devops engineers, and project managers to drive initiatives forward. We have offices in Ghent and Brussels, and as an engineer, you'll find most of your peers there (unless they're working from home or remote).
Today we process billions of data points and +100TB of data on a daily basis, containing hotels' pricing information, search data, hotel bookings, etc. All of that using modern technologies. Being a growth company enables us to regularly attract new and interesting datasets, which can unlock new product directions.
What's in it for you?
- Flexible working environment: Work from home or at one of our global offices.
- Flexible time off: Autonomy to manage your work-life balance.
- Collaborative team: High-bar, friendly, creative, and passionate colleagues.
- Career development: Workshops, frameworks, tools, training, and processes to realize your full potential.
- Impactful work: Shape products relied on by 75,000+ users worldwide.
- Mobility options: Mobility budget or company car tailored to your needs.
- Comprehensive health insurance: Extensive coverage for you and your dependents.
- Private pension funding: Group insurance to secure your future.
- Competitive compensation: Proactively maintained to value your work.
- Referral bonuses: Earn rewards for bringing in new talent.
Who you are
- A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
- Solid foundational programming skills in Python and good relational modeling skills in SQL.
- A strong grasp of fundamental statistics and machine learning concepts.
- Familiarity with software engineering standards (e.g., version control, basic testing).
- Ability to learn fast and pull clear insights from data.
- Strong communication skills.
- Fluency in English.
We welcome
- Hands-on experience working in a cloud environment.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker).
- Familiarity with data processing or workflow tools (e.g., Airflow, dbt).
- Experience in applying machine learning solutions to real-world business problems.
Technologies you will work with
Python, SQL, GCP (BigQuery, VertexAI), Airflow, MLFlow, Tableau, Jupyter Notebooks
#LI-Hybrid
Thank you for considering a career with Lighthouse. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values equal opportunity for all. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability. We actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure all qualified candidates can participate fully. Our commitment to equality is not just a policy; it's part of our culture.
If you share our passion for innovation and teamwork, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of the hospitality industry. At Lighthouse, our guiding light is to be an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage individuals from all walks of life to apply. Not ticking every box? No problem! We value diverse backgrounds and unique skill sets. If your experience looks a little different from what we've described, but you're passionate about what we do and are a quick learner, we'd love to hear from you.
We value the unique perspective and talents that you bring, and we're excited to see how your light can shine within our team. We can't wait to meet you and explore how we can grow and succeed together, illuminating the path towards a brighter future for the industry. #LI-Hybrid