Data Scientist

| Greater Denver Area | Hybrid
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SpotX, an RTL Group company, is the leading global video advertising platform that enables media owners and publishers to monetize premium content across desktop, mobile and connected TV devices.

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Here at SpotX, we are seeking a talented Data Scientist who can contribute brilliantly to our team. Our Data Science team solves problems important to the business giving the opportunity for high impact.
 

We know you want:

  • To work for a company that actually knows what a Data Scientist is
  • Be supported by leadership (higher up buy-in)
  • Be able to make an impact (eg your solutions will be put into production)
  • Data (lots of data!)

Making an immediate impact:

  • Perform ad-hoc analyses and reporting for Operations and Engineering (HDFS, Spark, Kafka, Druid)
  • Build mathematical, machine learning, and statistical models to discover actionable insights
  • Develop proof-of-concept solutions for advanced reporting or automated decision-making
  • Monitor, tune, and extend existing Data Science solutions/products
  • Be a resource for the Data Analysis team for advanced reporting needs
  • Retrieve, clean, transform and overlay 3rd-party data

Needed SpotX’er talents:

  • Strong knowledge in Python and/or Scala as well as SQL
  • Solid understanding of predictive analytics, statistical modeling, and data-mining (theory, algorithms, and application)
  • Knowledge and experience: Regression, Random Forests, Support Vector Machines, Bagging, Boosting, Decision Trees, Clustering, Optimization, Stochastic Processes
  • A track record of providing compelling insights based on data
  • Able to make intelligent approximations and design effective, practical, and scalable mathematical models
  • Able to identify assumptions and the limitations of models/algorithms and the impact on reporting and decision-making
  • Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain focus in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
  • Experience with Spark and "Big-Data" is desirable

Bonus SpotX’er talents:

  • Ad Tech experience

SpotX Perks:

  • Work-life balance
  • Unlimited PTO (work it out with your team first!), company closed from Christmas to New Years
  • Work in a fun, casual, team environment – flip flops OK
  • Frisbees, foosball table and ping pong
  • Benefits such as medical, dental, and 401(k)


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Technology we use

  • Engineering
  • Sales & Marketing
    • C#Languages
    • C++Languages
    • JavascriptLanguages
    • PHPLanguages
    • PythonLanguages
    • ScalaLanguages
    • SqlLanguages
    • HadoopFrameworks
    • HBaseDatabases
    • MySQLDatabases
    • WordpressCMS
    • HubSpotCRM

Location

Our Colorado office is in Broomfield - between Denver Metro and the beautiful mountains of Boulder, CO.

An Insider's view of Magnite

What are some social events your company does?

Our team does work from breweries a few times a month or quarter which is fun way to work and have a relaxing brew outside of the office also after hours we have gaming nights every few months where we just get to play video games with our team.

Neil

Software Automation Engineer

How do you collaborate with other teams in the company?

In my department, we work with many different teams and the open concept workspace and use of Slack really aids in making that easy!

Dakotah

Account Coordinator

What does career growth look like on your team?

Making significant contributions to the codebase, being put in charge of projects, being given the ability to merge code, promotion to senior software engineer (or whatever position is appropriate for your skill level), and assisting others in their projects as needed.

Shane

Software Engineer

What are Magnite Perks + Benefits

Magnite Benefits Overview

Comprehensive Perks and Benefits:

Superb Healthcare Coverage for You and Your Family from Day One
Generous Time Off
Holiday Breaks, Summer Fridays, and Quarterly Mental Health Days
Equity and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Family-Focused Benefits and Parental Leave
401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
Cell Phone Subsidy
Fitness and Wellness Reimbursement

Magnite Invests in You:

Career Development Initiatives and a Career Growth Framework
Culture and Inclusion Programs
Bonusly Peer-to-Peer Recognition Program
Community Service and Volunteer Events
Company-Matched Charitable Contributions
Wellness Coach and Mental Health Support

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Community and collaboration are important values at SpotX. As such, we have a team the supports employee engagement, company activities and community involvement.
Partners with nonprofits
Through our SpotX for Change program which matches up to $250 per year of employee donations to charities, SpotX contributed over $35K to charitable organizations in 2019. Supporting 75+ charities.
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
SpotX understands the complexity of working from home during a pandemic and provides employees with a flexible work schedule that includes flexible start and end times, as needed.
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
With the addition of our Employee Resource Groups like "Parents & Caregivers", we can offer support (like advocacy, benefits info and camaraderie) to those who share life circumstances.
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Some of our 2020 goals include: equal gender representation on interview panels, sourcing underrepresented candidates nationally, expanding into remote hiring and enhanced mentorship programs.
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Flexible spending account options are available with dependent care reimbursement and medical reimbursement account options allowing you to set aside pre-tax dollars for certain expenses.
Disability insurance
Short-Term Disability covers 60% up to $2,500 of weekly salary after 14 days of disability. Long-Term Disability covers 60% up to $10,000 of monthly salary after 90 days of disability.
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Our health and welfare plan includes medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage from major national carriers. Domestic Partner coverage is also available.
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Join SpotXers in kickball and softball teams, organized evening and weekend activities like mountain biking and climbing, and more ping pong than you could ever want to play.
Mental health benefits
Our Employee Assistance Program offers a variety of options for mental health support including free virtual counseling sessions and education for managers on supporting supporting employees.
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
SpotX is committed to helping its employees save for the future, by offering a 401k plan, including multiple investment choices and matching. We also offer financial planning support.
401(K) matching
Company equity
NASDAQ: MGNI
Employee stock purchase plan
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Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Philanthropy is an important value at SpotX. SpotX's Gift Matching Program matches contributions from eligible employees to non-profit organizations. Bolstering your contributions to worthy causes!
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
We provide 12 weeks of leave for childbirth and 4 weeks for parental leave including paternity, surrogacy, or adoption.
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Customize pre-tax deductions to help pay for your commute to and from work. If your commute changes throughout the year, make adjustments on the fly to your contributions.
Company-sponsored outings
Free daily meals
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Relocation assistance
Fitness stipend
SpotX Gym Reimbursement program is designed to help employees stay motivated and achieve their fitness goals. SpotX will pay 50% up to $600/year for full-time salaried employees.
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
In addition to onsite job training and conferences, we offer Lynda.com, a leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve goals.
Tuition reimbursement
For education opportunities that SpotX approves, the company will reimburse eligible employees 50% of the cost of the education tuition up to a maximum of $5,250 annually.
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Our mentorship program varies by department but may include 1-to-1 buddy program or career support by executive level leaders.
Continuing education stipend
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications

Additional Perks + Benefits

Our DEI Commitment: We aim to establish Magnite as a thought-leader and visionary in corporate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts by diversifying voices within Magnite, cultivating a culture in which employees feel safe as their authentic selves, and sponsoring investment strategies to support Magnite's local communities.

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