Data Scientist (REMOTE IN SPAIN)

About the team

Here at Auctane, we're passionate about helping online businesses become more productive. We save thousands of merchants hours every day by automating the fulfillment side of their business. We partner with top eCommerce and shipping companies to make a previously complicated and labor-intensive process simple and enjoyable.

About the role

As a Data Scientist, you will solve challenging logistics and optimization problems to make our customers more successful. You will analyze large amounts of data from a variety of sources, discover and solve real world problems, and develop metrics and business cases that will enable us to continually delight Auctane customers. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, highly analytical, and intensely detailed with a strong customer focus.

What will you be doing?

• Work with the Data Science Manager and wider team to plan, implement, and support data science projects to help our customers work and ship more efficiently 
  • Communicate the results and methodology effectively within the team and to stakeholders across the business 
  • Stay on top of innovations and technologies in the world of Data Science, ML, and AI
  • Collaborate with people in our Product and Engineering teams to put your work in the hands of customers 
  • Participate in regular project reviews 
  • Provide feedback to other members of the team
• Use visualization, reporting and other tools to improve the ways in which our team accesses and interprets datasets.
• Measure and continuously improve the accuracy of predictive models.
• Effectively document and communicate methodologies and results.
• Use data to inform and influence the direction of the product roadmap.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Maths, Statistics, or equivalent years of relevant work experience
• Strong interest in Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI
• Familiarity with data-engineering best practices and experience working with large, complex datasets 
• Strong SQL  & Python skills
• Experience working on end-to-end ML projects
• Advanced experience with software development practices, version control (e.g., Git), and basic code modularization.
• Effective communication skills — especially in explaining technical results to non-technical audiences
• Profienct in English, both verbal and written.

What will make you stand out?

• Interest or experience in any of the following is a plus:
  
  • Geospatial analysis
  • NLP
  • Neural Networks or Graph Neural Networks
  • Cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, Azure
  • ML / AI System Design
  • LLMs & AI agents

What do we offer?

• 💸 Clear and transparent compensation plan.

The range is €38,400 - €48,000. We will discuss the indicated range with you in the first recruiting call to ensure that we are on the same page.

• 💰 Flexible salary benefits
  Save on personal income tax with Cobee for expenses like transport, restaurants, and kindergarten.
• 🩺 Private health insurance
  Free for all employees via Cigna, plus we cover 50% for your family members.
• 🏠 Remote-first culture
  All Auctane Spain team members work remotely. We support your setup with a €50 net/month home office allowance (€600/year).
• 🌅 Generous time off
  Enjoy 26 days of holiday per year (23 base days + your 🎂 birthday off, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve).
• 💻 Your gear, your choice
  Whether you prefer Mac or Windows, or need an extra screen, we’ll make sure you’re set up for success from day one.
• 🗓️ Annual Salary Review
  We’re committed to recognizing your professional growth. Every year, we review salaries to reflect your individual development, achievements, and impact on our business success.
• 📙 Grow your skills
  We offer up to €2000/year in training (certifications, conferences, workshops) to boost your growth—both technical and personal.
• 📺 Learning resources
  Access internal and external training, including platforms like LinkedIn Learning, completely free.
• 🧘‍♂️ Holistic wellness program
  Includes access to Wellhub, Curalinc (psychological support), Rocketlawyer (legal advice), and regular health webinars & challenges.
• 😊 Volunteer day
  Take one day off a year to volunteer and give back. Bonus points for sharing pics on Slack!
• 👩‍⚕️ Free therapy vouchers
  Because your mental health matters.
• 🏐 Health & wellness support
  Get up to €55/month to cover your gym or fitness classes (yoga, boxing, pilates, etc.).
• 🗺️ Weekly language classes
  Improve or learn a new language (English, Spanish, French, Italian, or German) in small groups with expert instructors—on us!
• 🏥 Time for health
  Get 8 hours per year for personal medical appointments and 10 hours per year to support your family’s medical needs.
• ⚖️ Work-life balance
  We’re flexible and people-first. We know life happens, and we aim to make work work for you.
• 🩳 Short Fridays
  We work from 8:00 to 15:00 every Friday so you can start your weekend early.
• 🏖️ Summer Schedule
  From mid-July through August, enjoy reduced summer hours to make the most of your summer.
• 💜 Inclusive, upbeat culture
  No suits here—just a welcoming, casual, and respectful space where diversity is celebrated, and you can be your full self.
• 🌍 A global, multicultural team
  We’re made up of 20+ nationalities, speaking 10+ languages. All communication is in English, so everyone’s included.
• 📦 Packlink Pro discount
  Enjoy 99% off your personal shipments using our platform.
• 🔗 Referral bonuses
  Know someone amazing? Earn €1K–€3K when you refer candidates we hire—depending on the role.
• 🏢 Central Madrid office
  When you want a change of scenery, drop by our office in the heart of Madrid—free snacks and drinks included!
• 🏟️ Team events
  We work hard and play hard with regular team-building activities and meetups.