Data Science Manager at Samba TV

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Media, AdvertisingIndustries

Requirements

Master’s or advanced degree in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics or related quantitative field
7+ years of hands-on data science experience, including 2+ years in a people-management or team-lead role
Demonstrated leadership in managing data science teams and end-to-end data science projects
Strong programming skills in Python, SQL and familiarity with Spark or other distributed compute frameworks
Experience with cloud platforms (Databricks, GCP, AWS) and MLOps tools (Docker, Airflow, CI/CD pipelines)
Detail-oriented, highly organized, and proactive
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex analyses to both technical and non-technical audiences
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic vision with tactical execution in a fast-paced Agile environment
Expertise in causal inference methodologies (synthetic control, uplift modeling, A/B testing) and Bayesian statistics (plus)
Background in multi-touch attribution across linear and CTV/OTT channels (plus)
Strong knowledge or experience working with TV viewership data sources (ACR and STB data, web stream data and panel weighting techniques, census-level) and measurement vendors (Samba TV, Nielsen, Comscore, etc.) (bonus)

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor and grow a team of 6–8 data scientists, driving hiring, performance reviews and career development
Be responsible for the team’s technology and research roadmap for TV and streaming viewership measurement, panel weighting and audience segmentation
Collaborate with engineering to productionize scalable data pipelines (Spark, Airflow, Databricks, BigQuery, etc.) and ensure reproducibility, monitoring and data quality
Work with other data science teams and leaders to champion best practices — code reviews, modular architectures, documentation—and foster an environment of knowledge-sharing
Present findings, strategic recommendations and opportunities to senior leadership and key external stakeholders
Be an empowering team leader that fosters a culture of global excellence, collaboration, learning and growth
Partner with global product, sales and analytics teams to ensure data science deliverables are on track and addressing the client needs
Contribute hands-on as needed in model development (predictive, causal, hierarchical) for panel calibration, reach/frequency curves, attribution and propensity scoring

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

SparkAirflowDatabricksBigQueryMachine LearningData PipelinesAudience SegmentationPanel Weighting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location for this Data Science Manager role?

The role is based in the Warsaw office.

What salary or compensation does this position offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key required skills for this role?

Candidates need a Master’s or advanced degree in a quantitative field, 7+ years of hands-on data science experience including 2+ years in people management, strong programming skills in Python and SQL, familiarity with Spark, and experience with cloud platforms like Databricks, GCP, or AWS and MLOps tools.

What team size will I be managing in this position?

You will lead, mentor, and grow a team of 6–8 data scientists.

What does the company culture emphasize for this role?

The culture fosters high-performance grounded in experimentation, collaboration, and continuous learning, with an emphasis on global excellence, knowledge-sharing, and empowering team leadership.

Samba TV

Audience measurement and analytics for smart TVs

About Samba TV

Samba TV provides audience measurement and insights for the television industry, focusing on the smart TV market. Their technology is integrated into 35 million TVs globally, allowing them to collect and analyze extensive viewership data. This data helps advertisers, broadcasters, and content creators understand viewer behavior and improve their advertising and content strategies. Samba TV's audience measurement system is significantly larger than traditional methods, offering more accurate data. The company operates on a business model where clients pay for access to their data and analytics, ensuring privacy compliance and giving viewers control over their data sharing. The goal of Samba TV is to enhance the television viewing experience through detailed insights and measurement services.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2008Year Founded

$44.4MTotal Funding

EARLY_VCCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Consumer SoftwareIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Professional Development Budget

Mental Health Support

Company Equity

Employee Discounts

Risks

Increasing competition from Roku and Amazon challenges Samba TV's market share.

Privacy-focused regulations may increase compliance costs for Samba TV.

Shift towards ad-free streaming services could reduce demand for advertising insights.

Differentiation

Samba TV partners with 20 smart TV brands, embedding technology in 35 million TVs.

Proprietary multi-source panel is 100 times larger than traditional measurement systems.

Offers comprehensive audience measurement and actionable insights for advertisers and content creators.

Upsides

Growing demand for cross-platform measurement solutions boosts Samba TV's market potential.

Acquisition of Semasio enhances capabilities in privacy-compliant contextual targeting.

Partnerships with digital audio platforms expand audience insights across media channels.

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