Data Scientist Manager

Summary

Join Nexxen, a global leader in flexible advertising powered by data, and become our Data Scientist Manager in Bellevue, WA. Lead and mentor a high-performing team, developing and deploying cutting-edge data solutions that process hundreds of billions of data points daily. You will spearhead groundbreaking data initiatives, collaborating with engineers and product experts to translate complex problems into elegant solutions. Leverage your expertise in data science, machine learning, and statistical modeling to drive measurable business impact. Enjoy a work-life balance, utilize the latest tools and techniques, and collaborate with a team of brilliant minds passionate about data. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• MS/PhD in Computer Science / Engineering or a related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in Ad tech
• 10+ years of experience in data science, ML, and statistical modeling
• 3+ years of experience managing data science teams
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including experience with statistical analysis and hypothesis testing
• Results-driven mindset, with a focus on delivering measurable business impact
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex insights to diverse audiences
• Proficient in Python, SQL and ML modeling
• Experience in hiring, onboarding, and developing data science professionals

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the development of scalable data science driven solutions for SSPs including but not limited to real time bidding optimization, win-price estimation etc., that deliver business impact
• Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, fostering a culture of innovation and teamwork while collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineering and product, to align with business goals
• Communicate technical insights to stakeholders, both technical and non-technical
• Drive hiring efforts, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding top data science talent to build a strong and scalable team

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands on experience with Tensorflow, Keras or similar technologies
• Deep understanding of the programmatic advertising ecosystem, including RTB, DSPs, and SSPs
• Experience with latency-sensitive scalable machine learning models

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability insurance
• 401(k)
• EAP
• Parental leave
• Unlimited vacation
• Company-paid holidays
• The minimum and maximum full-time annual base salary for this role is $200,000 - $240,000 at the time of posting , with the potential of an incentive or bonus