Data Scientist, DSP
Data Scientist, DSP
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$ 110000 - 160000
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Job Description
What youll do:
Were looking for a self-directed analytical and curious Senior Data Scientist with 5 years of hands-on experience to join our team working on the core optimization and bidding logic of the Nexxen Demand-Side Platform (DSP). You will work on problems at the intersection of machine learning large-scale data processing and ad delivery performance. Your work will directly impact how we bid win and optimize impressions across real-time programmatic advertising exchanges.
This role will be based in the New York City office. Our team follows a hybrid schedule working in-office three days a week and remotely for the rest.
Each day can be different here at Nexxen but some of the things you can expect to be doing daily are:
- Design implement evaluate and help deploy machine learning models for bidding pacing and KPI prediction (Click Action Viewability etc.).
- Analyze large-scale behavioral and performance data using Spark (Scala/PySpark) SQL and Python.
- Deep dive into complex legacy codebases; you should be comfortable navigating and improving existing systems.
- Collaborate with product managers engineers and other data scientists to define problems and deliver end-to-end solutions.
- Write clear concise technical documentation and communicate insights effectively across both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
What Youll Bring:
- Masters in a quantitative field such as Operations Research Mathematics Statistics Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Physics or related field
- 2 years of experience in a data science or applied machine learning role ideally in a high-scale real-time environment.
- Proficient with applied machine learning techniques (classification regression evaluation metrics etc.) especially tree-based models like XGBoost.
- Comfortable navigating large complex legacy codebases and proposing changes to production systems.
- Strong programming skills in Python and SQL.
- Experience with Scala/Apache Spark for distributed data processing and machine learning at scale.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills able to synthesize technical findings into clear actionable insights.
- Self-directed curious and able to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving industry.
At Nexxen we value our differences varied experiences and collective contribution. We know that not everyone takes the same career path so if you dont match this job description perfectly dont worry! We would rather see your application than risk missing out on your potential to make an impact.
In support of pay transparency and equity the minimum and maximum full-time annual base salary for this role is $110000 - $160000 at the time of posting. While this is our reasonable expectation this is not a guarantee of compensation or salary actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set level of experience education certifications responsibility and geographic location. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. We offer a variety of benefits including medical dental vision disability insurance 401(k) EAP parental leave unlimited vacation and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available will vary depending on the state start date and employment type. Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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