Senior/Staff Data Scientist

Job Description

We are searching for a talented Data Scientist to join our engineering team as we continue to expand our data science efforts. Our platform is connected to thousands of publishers and advertisers worldwide and as a result, we're dealing with millions of requests each second, making billions of decisions. We utilize the latest technologies to solve challenges in traffic, data storage, machine learning, and scalability.

Want to learn more about our Data Science Team: https://alldus.com/ie/blog/podcasts/aiinaction-ned-dimitrov-stackadapt/
Learn more about our team culture here: https://www.stackadapt.com/careers/data-science 
Watch our talk at Amazon Tech Talks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRqu-a4gPuU

StackAdapt is a remote-first company, and we are open to candidates located anywhere in the US for this position.


What you'll be doing:
  • Lead the creation and optimization of advanced machine learning algorithms—from developing new methods to refining existing techniques—to enhance advertising effectiveness and ROI using deep ML expertise.
  • Own the end-to-end development of production-grade ML models: write efficient, scalable code and collaborate with Data Engineers to deploy and integrate algorithms into live systems.
  • Drive the prototyping and rigorous testing of innovative algorithms and data pipelines using historical data to validate performance and scalability; lead iterative improvements based on data-driven insights.

  • What you'll bring to the table:
  • 3+ years of industry experience
  • Have a Masters degree or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Operations Research, or a related field, with dual degrees a plus.
  • Have the ability to take an ambiguously defined task, and break it down into actionable steps
  • Have a comprehensive understanding of statistics, optimization and machine learning
  • Are proficient in coding, data structures, and algorithms
  • Enjoy working in a friendly, collaborative environment with others

  • StackAdapters enjoy:
  • Competitive salary + equity
  • 401k/RRSP matching
  • 3 weeks vacation + 3 personal care days + 1 Culture & Belief day + birthdays off
  • Access to a comprehensive mental health care platform
  • Health benefits from day one of employment
  • Work-from-home reimbursements
  • Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office
  • Robust training and onboarding program
  • Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, etc)
  • Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
  • Mentorship opportunities with industry leaders
  • An awesome parental leave policy
  • A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
  • Our social and team events!