Data Scientist
Join SpotX as a Data Scientist. SpotX, an RTL Group company, is the leading video advertising platform unifying TV and digital video globally.
How you'll make 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
What we're looking for:
- 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
When you join our team, we offer:
- A fast-paced, innovative company building best-in-class technology from 12 offices around the world
- A fun, casual, and collaborative culture with a commitment to work-life balance
- Unlimited PTO (work it out with your team first!), company closed from Christmas to New Years
- Comprehensive Benefits Package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k matching program and education assistance
- Free breakfast Fridays, fully stocked snack wall, gym reimbursement, charitable donation matching program
SpotX Core Values:
- Customer Service, Integrity, Respect, Initiative, Collaboration, Innovation and Adaptability
Visit our About Us page to learn more.