Senior Data Scientist (USA / Israel)
$100,000–$120,000 year
Remote · New York City, New York, United States or Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
Job Summary
As a Senior Data Scientist at Nift, you will be responsible for data analysis and exploration, developing and evaluating statistical and machine learning models for scalable services. You will analyze large datasets, identify relevant patterns, and design algorithms while contributing to model optimization and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Required skills include expertise in Python or R, a solid understanding of statistical concepts, and experience in ad-tech environments.
Required Qualifications
- Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Physics, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of experience working in a professional setting deploying models
- Strong experience in building and deploying into production predictive models and recommendation systems using statistical modeling, machine learning, and data mining techniques
- Proficiency in Machine Learning: Experience with various machine learning techniques like regression, classification, clustering, dimensionality reduction, and ensemble methods
- Experience with match-propensity models, embeddings based models, cold-start handling, calibration/post-processing, integrating models into ad-tech workflows
- Strong Background in Statistics and Mathematics
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R
- Experience in ad-tech is a must, media/advertising platforms, demand-side platforms and supply-side platforms in digital advertising or retail-media networks
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with big data technologies and distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, Spark)
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