Data Scientist

About the Role: We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Data Scientist to join our growing Ads Data Science team. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will play a key role in developing as well as applying cutting-edge DS models/methods to improve the adoption and performance of our advertising platform through data-driven insights. You will work closely with product managers, engineers, and other data scientists to identify opportunities, define metrics, and build solutions that drive significant impact. Duties: • Design, develop, and apply DS solutions to inform improvements in advertiser experience as well as company's ad platform & marketplace performance • Creating data assets (new tables, self-serve dashboards, etc.) to enable partners to answer their own data questions • Creating reporting dashboards for product and engineering partners to understand topline metrics movements and deep dive into specific areas of interest • Analyze large-scale datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can be used to improve the effectiveness of our advertising platform • Collaborate with product managers and engineers to define product requirements and translate them into data science solutions • Uncovering strategic insights and sharing them with stakeholders to shape future product directions • Develop ML models & DS methods to improve anomaly detection, prediction, & pattern recognition • Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders across the organization Qualifications: • MS or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field • 5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or a related field • Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, causal inference and experimental design • Experience with large-scale data processing and analysis using tools such as Spark, Hadoop, or Hive; knowledge of BigQuery a plus • Experience with SQL and relational databases • Proficiency in Python or R and experience with machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch Bonus Points: • Experience with online advertising and ad tech • Experience with causal inference and A/B testing