Data Scientist
We are expanding our team in Denver, CO! Join the SpotX Engineering Team as a Data Scientist.
SpotX is the leading video advertising platform shaping digital video and the future of TV globally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research and experiment with different machine learning algorithms and techniques for pattern analysis, statistical modeling, feature engineering and predictive model building
- Prototype and produce the developed Machine Learning solutions
- Work with Engineers to make sure the models scale well on high volumes of data
- Use Hive, Scala, Java or Python to utilize Hadoop/Spark to process large-scale datasets
- Able to identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex log-based data sets
- Explore and interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques
- Use big data skills to bring high volumes of data and data modeling together
- Awareness of priorities of client-driven and internal projects
- Partner with Data Engineers to get projects into production
- Conduct and participate in design and code reviews for data science projects
Requirements and Experience:
- Masters or PhD degree in a quantitative field (e.g. mathematics, statistics, computer science or engineering)
- 2+ years’ experience working for a technology company
- In depth knowledge and experience with: Regression, Random Forests, Support Vector Machines, Bagging, Boosting, Decision Trees, Clustering, Optimization, Stochastic Processes
- 2+ years related experience with developing and operationalizing personalization models, look-alike models or similarity models in either an academic or professional setting
- Solid understanding of predictive analytics, statistical modeling, and data-mining (theory, algorithms, and application)
- 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
- Proficient in Python
- Experience with Jupyter Notebooks
- Experience with Spark and "Big-Data" is desirable
- Experience with Version Control such as git
- Comfortable working in a Linux/Mac development environment
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
- Annual technical education stipend
- Gym reimbursement, employee assistance and wellness programs
- 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
SpotX Core Values: Customer Service, Integrity, Respect, Initiative, Collaboration, Innovation and Adaptability
SpotX strives to attract, invest in, and develop a diverse group of people.
At SpotX, we seek to build an inclusive workforce and work environment. We hire based on experience and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
About SpotX:
The company’s solutions enable media owners to monetize content across all screens and streams while providing advertisers with direct access to brand-safe, premium inventory. With best-in-class technology purpose-built for video, SpotX’s trusted, GDPR/CCPA-compliant solutions are employed by some of the largest media owners in the world including A+E Networks, Crackle Plus, The CW Network, Dentsu CCI, Discovery, Electronic Arts, Fox Corporation, fuboTV, Gannett, Microsoft, Newsy, Pluto TV, Roku, Sling TV, and Vudu. In the US, SpotX works with nearly all major OTT stakeholders and reaches 4 out of 5 viewers of ad-supported CTV, or 50 million households. In early 2019, SpotX acquired Yospace which powers server-side ad insertion (SSAI) for all live and video on demand content streamed to connected devices. SpotX is a subsidiary of Bertelsmann’s RTL Group and is headquartered in Denver with 12 offices throughout the US, EMEA, and APAC regions. Learn more at www.spotx.tv.