Senior Data Scientist - Causal Inference & Measurement - Lisbon, Portugal

Senior Data Scientist - Causal Inference & Measurement - Lisbon, Portugal

About Us
At Kats Recruitment, we specialise in connecting top-tier data science professionals with leading global employers across Europe. Our client in Lisbon is an innovative mobility-tech company focused on leveraging advanced analytics and causal modelling to drive strategic business decisions. If you thrive on rigorous methodology and want to apply your expertise in a high-impact environment, this is your next move.

About the Role
As a Senior Data Scientist specialising in causal inference and measurement, you will design, build and deploy frameworks for evaluating the causal impact of pricing, marketing and product initiatives. Youll work with advanced statistical and econometric methods (such as experiment design, quasi-experimental methods and machine-learning-augmented causal models) to generate insights that guide strategy and deliver measurable business outcomes. Collaboration with product, engineering and business stakeholders is key, with a focus on turning analytical insight into actionable solutions.

Requirements

• Masters degree or PhD in Statistics, Econometrics, Mathematics, Computer Science or other quantitative discipline.
• Minimum 5 years experience in data science with a focus on causal inference and measurement ideally in pricing, revenue management or marketing-analytics domains.
• Strong programming skills in Python (or R) and advanced use of SQL; familiarity with tools for experiment design and causal modelling.
• Demonstrable expertise in causal inference methods (e.g., difference-in-differences, synthetic controls, instrumental variables, double machine learning).
• Experience with algorithm/tool development for production-scale deployment of analytical models.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management ability: able to convey complex methods to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ability to operate in a hybrid or flexible work setting in Lisbon, Portugal.

• EU citizenship or a valid EU work permit for Portugal is mandatory.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits reflecting seniority and specialist skill set.

• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid model, modern office and no strict dress code.
• Generous leave benefits, professional development support, conference opportunities and access to latest tools and technology.

• Private health insurance and employee-wellbeing support.

• A highly international team culture where your work will influence real business decisions and reach millions of customers.

Join Us!
If youre ready to apply your causal-inference expertise and data-science skills to meaningful business challenges, wed love to hear from you. Apply today and let us support you through every step of the process with Kats Recruitment guiding your next career move.