Join Our Talent Community at Relay na Relay Technologies

Relay is fundamentally reshaping how goods move in an online era. Backed by Europe’s largest-ever logistics Series A ($35M), led by deep-tech investors Plural (whose portfolio spans fusion energy and space exploration), Relay is scaling faster than 99.98% of venture-backed startups. We're assembling the most talent-dense team the logistics industry has ever seen

Relay’s Mission is to free commerce from friction. Today, high delivery costs act as a hidden tax on e-commerce, quietly shaping what can be sold online and limiting who can participate. We envision a world where more goods move more freely between more people, making the online shopping experience seamless and accessible to everyone.

In this future:

THE TEAM
• ~90 people, more than half in engineering, product and data
• 45+ advanced degrees across computer science, mathematics and operations research
• Thousands of data points captured, calculated, analysed and predicted for every single parcel we handle
• An intellectually vibrant culture of first‑principles thinking, tight feedback loops and relentless experimentation

Work Alongside Industry Leaders

Andy Turner – Director of Data

Andy Turner has built and led data teams across global enterprises and high growth scale ups on five continents. He has delivered cloud native platforms, launched AI products end to end, and holds patents for novel machine learning applications in the UK Capital Markets. Trained in statistics at Oxford, he pairs strong technical fundamentals with clear judgement, a commercial focus, and a bias to deliver.

Gavin Sutton - Staff Data Scientist
Gavin Sutton is a Staff Data Scientist at Relay, with a strong track record of building geospatial and predictive systems that drive strategic business decisions. Gavin developed Rightmove’s Automated Valuation Model, used daily by major UK lenders, and has since led the design of GIS platforms, patent-pending ML algorithms, and cloud-native ML pipelines across sectors. With deep experience in modelling, mapping and modern ML tooling, he brings precision, creativity and a delivery mindset to complex data problems.

Jonny Dungay - Head of Data: Strategy & Growth

Jonny Dungay brings extensive experience from some of the world’s most respected teams. He has helped scale Google Cloud’s European go-to-market strategy and led multi-million-pound engineering projects at Citadel. Holding both an undergraduate and master’s degree in mathematics from Cambridge, he pairs analytical rigour with a sharp focus on delivering real-world impact, ensuring our data team operates at a world-class level.

Tech Stack Highlights

• Cloud-native on GCP with extensive use of BigQuery and Cloud Run

• Extensive use of ML modelling and LLM inference - no gimmicks here, this is our daily routine

• Python, Rust and TypeScript - we keep things simple but use the right tool for the job

• Cross-platform Flutter apps with a deep focus on user experience

• Emerging tech integrations, including robotics and IoT-powered operations

The Opportunity

We’re not currently hiring for a Data Science role, but we know that building a world-class delivery system will require exceptional data talent. By applying here, you’ll join our Data Science Talent Pool and we’ll reach out when the right opportunity opens up.

This is a great way to register your interest early and stay connected with us as we grow.

Who Will Thrive in this role?

• Strong foundation in statistical modelling, machine learning, and experimentation.

• Solid skills in Python (or R), SQL, and familiarity with modern data stacks.

• Ability to work with large, complex, real-world datasets and extract actionable insights.

• Experience building predictive or optimisation models (e.g. for routing, forecasting, supply & demand).

• Clear communication skills to translate data insights into business impact.

• Curiosity, problem-solving, and a bias toward ownership in a fast-moving environment.

What You’ll Work On (When Roles Open)

• Designing models to optimise last-mile delivery, route planning, and courier allocation.

• Forecasting demand and capacity to support global expansion.

• Building tools that enable teams across Product, Operations, and Engineering to make smarter decisions.

• Applying AI to make delivery instant, invisible, and affordable.

Who Thrives at Relay?

• Aim with Precision: You define problems clearly and measure your impact meticulously.

• Play to Win: You chase bold bets, tackle the hard stuff, and view constraints as fuel, not friction.

• 1% Better Every Day: You believe that small, consistent improvements lead to exponential growth. You move quickly, deliver results, and learn from every experience.

• All In, All the Time: You show up and step up. You take ownership from start to finish and do what it takes to deliver when it counts.

• People-Powered Greatness: You invest in your teammates. You give and receive feedback with care and candour. You build trust through high standards and shared success.

• Grow the Whole Pie: You seek out win-win solutions for merchants, couriers, and our customers, because when they thrive, so do we.
  
  If these resonate, and you combine strong technical fundamentals with entrepreneurial drive, let’s connect.

Compensation, Benefits & Workplace

• Generous equity, richer than 99% of European startups, with annual top-ups to share Relay’s success.

• Private health & dental coverage, so comprehensive you’d need to be a partner at a Magic Circle law firm to match it.

• 25 days of holidays

• Enhanced parental leave.

• Hardware of your choice.

• Extensive perks (gym subsidies, cycle-to-work, Friday office lunch, covered Uber home and dinner for late nights, and more).

• Located in Shoreditch, our office set-up enables the kind of in-person interactions that drive impact. We work 4 days on-site, with 1 day remote.

Relay is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and fostering a workplace where everyone thrives.