Lead Data Scientist

We are looking for a Lead Data Scientist to be part of our Commercial Tech team, with a focus on Ad Platforms and Privacy.
The selected individual will be critical in optimizing ad performance through predictive analytics. The successful candidate will examine significant advertising metrics to devise models that deliver recommendations for ad settings, thereby improving viewability, CTR, and revenue results.

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Responsibilities

• Analyze the flow of ad delivery data from initiation to execution
• Pinpoint inefficiencies within ad performance
• Construct a predictive model for advising on ideal ad settings utilizing key metrics like viewability, CTR, and revenue impact
• Engage with business and engineering teams to convert data analysis into strategies that can be implemented
• Commit to creating and presenting a Proof of Concept in 3 months that demonstrates the model's efficacy
• Employ machine learning models for optimization and recommendation purposes
• Simplify complex data insights into user-friendly business recommendations
• Independently handle research, roadmap development, and implementation of AI/ML in the ad tech domain
• Maintain effective communication with both internal teams and external partners
• Guarantee the punctual completion of the PoC within agreed timelines

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Business
• 5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or predictive modeling, ideally in AdTech
• 1+ years in a relevant leadership role
• Competency in Python, R, SQL
• Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Looker and Tableau
• Understanding of machine learning, predictive algorithms, tools, and techniques
• Familiarity with cloud-based data services such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Robust analytical abilities and attentiveness to details
• Outstanding skills in communication and interpersonal relations

• Experience in privacy-focused ad targeting and metrics
• Prior involvement in Advertising Technology with insights into ad execution workflows
• Knowledge of programmatic advertising and real-time bidding (RTB)
• Experience in deploying HuggingFace models

• Improved medical coverage - EPAMers are eligible to participate in a supplementary health insurance program that shall have the usual coverage in the industry, with the Company funding 100% of the value of the monthly premium for participation
• Lunch Allowance - You will receive a daily allowance of CLP $ 7,000 per working day. Enjoy a nice meal on us
• Allowance for internet and electricity - You will receive an allowance of CLP $15,000 per month to cover internet and electricity expense
• National Holiday Bonus - We celebrate joining the Chilean Market. That is why all our employees will receive a bonus of CLP $86,646 in September
• Christmas Bonus - You will receive an End of Year bonus of CLP $170,539. It will be paid during the month of December, to ensure you have a Happy Holiday!
• Learning Culture - We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally
• Additional Income - Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways
• Are you open to relocation? - If you want to relocate to another country and we have the right project, we will assist you every step of the way, to help you and your family, reach your new home