Senior Data Scientist (f/m/d)
TLDR
Join a fast-moving Programmatic Data Science team developing cutting-edge algorithms for real-time bidding, focused on improving ad performance through machine learning.
Architect and Refine Relevance Models: design and implement sophisticated targeting models that understand user preference within the dynamic ad tech ecosystem. Drive significant improvements in ad performance and user engagement through machine learning techniques.
Explore Policy Optimization Strategies: Develop and optimize bidding policies using Bayesian method, reinforcement learning and other advanced optimization algorithms. Continuously refine these policies to maximize business KPI and adapt to the ever-changing real-time bidding landscape.
Build and Deploy Meta-Learning Frameworks: Create and implement meta-models that learn from user interactions, enabling personalized ad experiences.
Conduct rigorous A/B testing and experimentation: Validate your hypothesis and measure the impact of new features on key business metrics.
Bridge Ideation and Production: Harden successful experiments into highly scalable solutions. You will take end-to-end ownership of your models within our modern ML stack (Python, Kubernetes on AWS, Airflow, MLFlow, Trino), balancing speed-to-market with robust engineering principles.
Act as a Team Multiplier: Proactively share your specialized knowledge and engage in healthy architectural debates. You foster a collaborative environment where direct, constructive feedback pushes the entire team to excel.
You have 4+ years of professional experience in the Data Science field working in AdTech, mobile gaming, e-commerce or a similar industry.
You have a track record of architecting and deploying machine learning solutions, with strong expertise in real-time large scale recommender systems and neural networks.
You are completely comfortable navigating a sophisticated, distributed engineering environment that produces massive amounts of data. You write excellent Python and SQL, with hands-on experience integrating models into automated training and deployment pipelines.
You possess a strong foundation in mathematical concepts and are skilled at translating complex algorithms into clear, concise explanations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
You are highly pragmatic and solutions-oriented. You know how to balance the pursuit of technical excellence with the need for velocity, recognizing when an 80% solution is exactly what the business needs to make an immediate impact.
You value clear, direct, and kind communication. You are a strong team player who enjoys helping others and engages in productive technical discussions.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Free access to an in-house gym with lots of different fitness classes and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Paid Time Off
Enjoy 30 vacation days, 3 weeks of remote work per year.
Remote-Friendly
We work in a hybrid setup with 3 core office days, plus flexible working hours.
Applike Group is a dynamic company builder in the app economy, dedicated to creating innovative products and business solutions that empower app publishers. With a portfolio that includes mobile ad platform adjoe and the powerful SaaS solution JustTrack, we equip partners with the tools they need to elevate their marketing strategies and maximize growth. Our focus on developing unique technology sets us apart as we strive to connect with more mobile users than any other company.
- Founded
- Founded 2015
- Employees
- 51-200 employees
- Industry
- Consumer Goods