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Octopus Energy Trading is seeking a Data Scientist to join their mission to reshape the future of energy and accelerate the transition to Net Zero. As part of Octopus Energy Group, you'll work on cutting-edge technology optimizing everything from domestic EV charging to grid-scale batteries, meeting global demand for energy flexibility.
In this role, you'll build data pipelines that integrate internal and external data sources to generate market-leading insights using both classical statistical techniques and machine learning. Your work will focus initially on the GB intraday power market, analyzing demand, renewables, and transmission system fundamentals forecasts.
Octopus has maintained a tech-first approach with all trading and analytics tools built in-house. You'll be comfortable working across the full data science lifecycle—from data engineering and pipeline development through model building and deployment. The role requires someone who can bridge classical forecasting methods with modern ML approaches to solve real-world energy trading challenges.
You'll be joining a team of passionate, unconventional thinkers committed to building a more efficient, flexible, and sustainable energy system. The position offers the opportunity to work on high-impact problems where data science directly influences trading decisions and grid optimization in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.
