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Staff Data Scientist, Ads

Staff Data Scientist owns advertising measurement, identity resolution, and signal quality using advanced stats and ML. Requires advanced degree, 6-10+ years experience, ads expertise, Python/R/SQL proficiency.

217k – 304k/yr
Remote6+ YOEData Science

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Design the Future of Ads Identity: Develop probabilistic models for identity resolution. Design methodology linking on-platform and off-platform actions while honoring privacy.
  • Advance Lift Methodologies & Experimentation: Own statistical rigor for Brand and Conversion Lift products. Innovate experimental design and infrastructure for large-scale testing.
  • Maximize Signal for Predictive Performance: Define strategy for new signal sources. Quantify value and incorporate into predictive models to improve bidding and ROAS.
  • Define Ground Truth & Evaluation Frameworks: Design objective functions and truth sets for model training and impact measurement.
  • Lead Through Cross-Functional and Technical Influence: Collaborate with engineering, product, and sales. Mentor and champion best practices.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, or Operations Research
  • For M.S.: 10+ years industry experience in applied/data science
  • For Ph.D.: 6+ years industry experience in applied/data science
  • Deep understanding of ads ecosystem
  • Expertise in measurement & experimentation (lift/attribution), identity graph creation, or predictive modeling with signal loss
  • Advanced proficiency in statistical programming (Python or R) and SQL
  • Experience with machine learning or optimization techniques
  • Strong understanding of experimental design, causal inference, or A/B testing
  • Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
  • 401k with Employer Match
  • Global Benefit programs
  • Family Planning Support
  • Gender-Affirming Care
  • Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
  • Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off
  • Generous Paid Parental Leave

Skills

PythonRSQLMachine LearningCausal InferenceA/B TestingProbabilistic ModelsExperimental DesignStatistical ModelingOptimization

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