Senior Data Scientist, Ads
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Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Lead Data Scientist, Ad Platforms at The Walt Disney Company
Santa Monica, California, United States
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Media, Entertainment, Advertising, TechnologyIndustries
Requirements
- At least 7 years of relevant industry experience in data science at leading internet companies (experience in the advertising domain preferred)
- Solid knowledge of data science and statistics
- Strong communication skills and business acumen
- Proficient in SQL, Python, Java, or R
- Familiar with Tableau and/or other visualization tools
- Passionate about understanding the ad business and applying data science to relevant business scenarios
Responsibilities
- Drive innovation and apply data science and statistical analysis in a variety of areas to enhance every aspect of advertising, including inventory forecasting, ad experience, ad pacing, pricing, targeting, and efficient ad delivery
- Translate business questions into data science framework; develop data analysis and data models for complex ad challenges with fast turnaround
- Define and evaluate key metrics in various product areas
- Deliver data insights and provide data-driven recommendations to cross-team stakeholders
- Design and analyze A/B tests for machine learning algorithm iterations
- Establish strong partnership with stakeholders, including product managers, engineers, and program managers, in a collaborative environment
- Mentor team members and support their technical growth
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the employment type for this Lead Data Scientist role?
This is a full-time position.
Is this Lead Data Scientist position remote or does it require office work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What are the key responsibilities for the Lead Data Scientist role?
You will drive innovation by applying data science and statistical analysis to enhance advertising aspects like inventory forecasting, ad experience, ad pacing, pricing, targeting, and efficient ad delivery. The role involves designing and executing data science solutions for ad decisioning, forecasting, experimentation, and user experience optimization.
What is the company culture like at Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology?
The team consists of Storytellers and Innovators, Creators and Builders, Entertainers and Engineers, who marry technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability.
What kind of experience makes a strong candidate for this Lead Data Scientist position?
A seasoned data science professional who thrives at the intersection of advanced analytics, machine learning, and business strategy, with the ability to spearhead analytical initiatives in ad platforms.
The Walt Disney Company
Leading producers & providers of entertainment and information
About The Walt Disney Company
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1923Year Founded
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10,001+Employees