Senior/Staff Data Scientist

Summary

Join StackAdapt's engineering team as a Data Scientist and lead the creation and optimization of advanced machine learning algorithms to enhance advertising effectiveness. You will own the end-to-end development of production-grade ML models, drive algorithm prototyping and testing, and collaborate with Data Engineers. This remote-first position requires 3+ years of industry experience and a Master's or PhD in a related field. StackAdapt offers competitive benefits, including RRSP matching, comprehensive health benefits, generous paid time off, work-from-home reimbursements, and robust professional development opportunities. We are open to candidates located anywhere in Canada.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive salary + equity
• 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!