Lead Data Scientist at Dow Jones

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Media, Publishing, Finance, NewsIndustries

Requirements

7+ years of industry experience in data science or machine learning engineering, with experience leading projects and mentoring teams
Expert-level programming skills in Python or another high-level language commonly used in machine learning
Expertise in NLP and Machine Learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., PyTorch, HuggingFace, LangChain, spaCy, NLTK, scikit-learn)
Experience with information retrieval techniques and structured data extraction from unstructured sources
Hands-on experience with LLM APIs for pre-processing, fine-tuning, and deploying models on cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, GCP)
Proficiency in containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes

Responsibilities

Lead collaboration within the AI Engineering Team to maintain and optimize robust data pipelines supporting multiple ML models, with a focus on information retrieval and AdTech applications
Engineer scalable, high-performance machine learning solutions, using modern modeling techniques, rigorous testing methodologies, and early validation on targeted user cohorts
Guide strategic decision-making by drawing meaningful insights from large datasets, defining key metrics, and developing relevant solutions to address business challenges
Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
Lead the integration and deployment of diverse ML models into production systems, ensuring interoperability, performance optimization, and real-world effectiveness
Mentor junior team members, promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development, while contributing to strategic decision-making to enhance the AI capabilities of the team
Stay ahead of AI, ML, and NLP advancements, incorporating new trends to enhance processes and model performance
Identify and scope new data programs, asking thoughtful questions, diagnosing the primary business problems, and developing long-term, impactful solutions
Take ownership of designing, constructing, and maintaining machine learning pipelines tailored for multiple AI applications, with a focus on Natural Language Processing
Oversee the data science project development lifecycle, from data analysis and model selection to developing proofs of concept and refining pipelines

Skills

Machine Learning

Natural Language Processing

NLP

Data Pipelines

ML Pipelines

Data Analysis

Model Selection

AI Engineering

Dow Jones

Provides business news and financial data

About Dow Jones

Dow Jones provides business news, financial information, and data intelligence to financial firms, professionals, and investors globally. Its main products include the Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, and Factiva, which offer timely news, exclusive insights, and comprehensive data sets. Additionally, Dow Jones offers risk and compliance solutions to help businesses navigate issues like anti-money laundering and economic sanctions. Unlike many competitors, Dow Jones focuses on a subscription-based model, data licensing, and advertising revenue, utilizing its extensive media and data resources to equip clients with the necessary information for informed decision-making.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

1881Year Founded

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Family Care Benefits

Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support

Commuter Transit Program

Subscription Discounts

Employee Referral Program

Education Benefits

Retirement Plans

Comprehensive Insurance Plans

Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources

Risks

Competition from digital-native platforms like Bloomberg and Reuters is increasing.

AI-generated content threatens traditional journalism models.

Subscription fatigue may impact Dow Jones' revenue model.

Differentiation

Dow Jones offers a unique blend of news, data, and risk compliance solutions.

The Wall Street Journal is America's largest newspaper by total average circulation.

Dow Jones provides content in 28 languages, enhancing global reach.

Upsides

Increased demand for real-time financial news boosts subscription-based services.

AI-driven journalism tools enhance content creation and personalization.

Growing importance of ESG data creates opportunities for expanded offerings.

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