Salary Competitive
Equity To be negotiated

Savvie is an exciting food tech startup which is leveraging data and machine learning in order to help food businesses boost profitability while reducing waste. We analyze large volumes of data and translate that into actionable insights which are easily accessible in a user-friendly app. With VC backing from Antler, and support for Innovation Norway - we’re looking for a head of data science who can help us transform the food industry and prevent thousands of tons of food waste each year.


About us: 

After just three months of working on Savvie, we already have 22 locations lined up to test our MVP - including Åpent Bakeri and Baker Hansen - and we’ll already be revenue positive in July! 

We have a devoted team of advisors around the world including some of the most prominent investors in the Norwegian startup ecosystem - Anne Worsøe and Trond Riiber Knutsen. We’re currently a team of 8 people comprising 7 different nationalities with a wide range of expertise from strategy to user experience working in a fun and inclusive environment. 

 

Who you are: 

We are looking for a passionate and self-driven data scientist to lead our algorithm development. You will be responsible for the overall data strategy and architectural vision; while also getting your hands dirty coding it. You love working with data and using it to solve complicated problems. 

You have a proven track record of delivering outstanding work, and you keep a level head even with shifting circumstances around you.

You have a deep understanding of how data can impact society and how it will shape our future. 

We’re in a growth phase and we hope you’ll join us in building a truly impact-driven company.

 

What you’ll do:

  • Lead the data strategy and the development of the data roadmap for Savvie

  • Work with other data scientists to improve our current algorithm

  • Understand how data can impact the daily operations of food businesses - and being able prioritize insight which is critical for the user to have

  • Lead user testing to assess the algorithm’s accuracy 

  • Research additional data sources which could be added to the algorithm in order to improve forecasting accuracy 

  • Understanding future opportunities to leverage data in order to help the users 

 

You’re a great fit if you have

  • A proven track record of developing a robust & scalable algorithms which have successfully been implemented to deliver value for customers

  • Extensive hands-on experience working with time series analysis 

  • Strong knowledge of Python and Jupyter Notebooks & hands-on experience building databases 

  • Good knowledge of back-end software development architecture

  • Master’s degree in Data Science, PhD preferable 

  • An ability to make technical trade-offs between short term team needs and long-term business needs

 

What you’ll get

  • The opportunity to join a tech startup which has more than 2.5M in investment, 17 pilot locations, and paying customers at an early stage. 

  • A supportive and transparent workplace. We are strong believers in building a strong team through transparency, open-mindedness, and help from your teammates. 

  • Autonomy. You get to own all data decisions, including choice of systems, processes, future strategy, and hiring.

  • An amazing network. We work with some of the best start-up advisors from around the globe and we frequently meet with the founders of some of Scandinavia’s most successful start-up 

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, so we encourage everyone to apply!

For more information or questions please contact us at puteri@savvie.io or phone number +4745381717

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours

Time is precious. Make it count. Morning person or night owl, this job is for you.

Free coffee / tea
Free coffee / tea

Get your caffeine fix to get you started and keep you going.

Near public transit
Near public transit

Easy access and treehugger friendly workplace.

Social gatherings
Social gatherings

Social gatherings and games; hang out with your colleagues.

Free office snacks
Free office snacks

Peckish after lunch? We got your back with soft drinks, treats and fruit.

Remote work allowed
Remote work allowed

You know how you perform best. Work from your couch, your favorite cafe or abroad when you feel like it.

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Working at
Savvie

60% of new restaurants fail within the first year. And nearly 80% close before their fifth anniversary. Owners are often so overwhelmed by the essential day-to-day operations that they rarely prioritize these tasks. But suboptimal operations lead to a significant amount of waste in these businesses. Savvie leverages data into a bite-sized, actionable insights for easier decision-making, which recommends them what to do and when. We help them increase revenue and avoid unnecessary cost.

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