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.
We accept CVs in English only.

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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

• 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
• Health Coverage - Health and wellness are important, that is why we have you and up to four family members in a premiere health plan. We have a couple of options, so you can choose what is best for you and your family
• Visual Benefit - Seeing your work for us would be a sight for sore eyes. We want your vision to always be at 100% which is why we offer up to $200.000 COP for any visual health expenses
• Life Insurance Plan - We have partnered with MetLife to offer a full-coverage Ife insurance plan. So, your family is covered, even if you are gone
• Medical Leave Coverage - We are one of the few companies that cover 100% of your medical leave, for up to 90 days. Your health is the most important thing to us
• Professional Growth Opportunities - We have designed a highly competitive and complete development process, where you will have all the tools to get where you have always wanted to be, personally and professionally
• Stock Option Purchase Plan - As an EPAMer you can be more than just an employee, you will also have the opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization
• 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
• Community Benefit - You will be part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees, where you can learn, challenge yourself, stand out, and share your knowledge and experience with multicultural teams!