Senior Data Scientist
Job Summary
Simulmedia is a trailblazer in the world of data-driven advertising known for its innovative approach to optimizing ad placements and campaign effectiveness through advanced analytics and machine learning techniques. Our mission is to revolutionize the advertising sector by enabling brands to reach their audiences more effectively.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Data Scientist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in supervised learning reinforcement learning and optimization techniques. You will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing advanced machine learning models driving actionable insights and optimizing our advertising solutions.
This position is based in Ukraine. The team primarily works remotely with occasional in-person meetings in the Kyiv or Lviv office.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement advanced supervised and reinforcement learning models to improve ad targeting and campaign performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for leveraging machine learning and optimization techniques to solve business problems.
Conduct extensive data analysis and feature engineering to prepare datasets for machine learning tasks.
Apply optimization algorithms to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of advertising campaigns.
Evaluate and refine existing models to enhance their accuracy efficiency and scalability.
Utilize statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms to analyze large and complex datasets.
Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Stay updated with the latest advancements in machine learning reinforcement learning and optimization techniques.
Work with engineering teams to integrate models into production systems.
Monitor troubleshoot and improve the performance of deployed models.
Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to the continuous improvement of the data science practice within the company.
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Statistics Mathematics Engineering or a related field. A PhD is a plus.
Experience:
5 years of experience in data science or machine learning roles with a strong focus on supervised learning reinforcement learning and optimization techniques.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in Python.
Strong understanding of working with relational databases and SQL.
Experience with machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn TensorFlow PyTorch or similar.
Deep understanding of statistical modeling and supervised learning algorithms (e.g. linear regression logistic regression decision trees random forests SVMs gradient boosting neural networks).
Hands-on experience with reinforcement learning algorithms and frameworks like OpenAI Gym.
Practical experience with optimization algorithms (linear non-linear combinatorial etc.).
Hands-on experience with data manipulation tools and libraries (e.g. pandas NumPy).
Familiarity with cloud services specifically AWS is a plus.
Practical experience building and managing cloud-based ML pipelines using AWS services (e.g. SageMaker Bedrock) is a plus.
Other Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to mentor and guide junior data scientists.
Must be able to communicate with U.S based teams
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
About Company
Simulmedia's cross-channel TV advertising platform can help you find, measure, and scale high-intent audiences across linear TV, connected TV, and games.