Data Scientist II - (Remote - US)

Mediavine is seeking a talented and driven Data Scientist to join our growing team.

About Mediavine

Mediavine is a fast-growing advertising management company representing over 10,000 websites in the food, lifestyle, DIY, and entertainment space. Founded by content creators, for content creators, Mediavine is a Top 20 Comscore property, exclusively reaching over 125 million monthly unique visitors. With best-in-class technology and a commitment to traffic quality and brand safety, we ensure optimal performance for our creators.

Mission & Culture

We are striving to build an inclusive and diverse team of highly talented individuals that reflect the industries we serve and the world we live in. The unique experiences and perspectives of our team members is encouraged and valued. If you are talented, driven, enjoy the pace of a start-up like environment, let's talk!

Position Title & Overview:

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in predictive modeling, machine learning, and statistical modeling, with a keen interest in applying these skills to influence company-wide strategy and operations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and use your algorithmic and ML/AI expertise to extract actionable knowledge from large and heterogenous datasets, develop predictive models, and provide insights to drive our business forward.

Essential Responsibilities:

+ Develop and implement machine learning models to improve targeting, personalization, revenue generation, and operational efficiencies

+ Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for optimization

+ Collaborate with executives, product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define data requirements and deliver strategic insights

+ Conduct algorithmic testing and other experiments to evaluate the effectiveness of different strategies and approaches, influencing marketing and operational decisions

+ Create data visualizations and reports to communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership

+ Provide data-driven recommendations for strategic planning, product development, and operational improvements

+ Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data science and AdTech to drive continuous improvement

Requirements

Location:

+ Applicants must be based in the United States

You Have:

+ Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field

+ 5+ years of professional experience

+ 4+ years of proven experience as a Data Scientist, with a focus on strategic and operational impact

+ Strong proficiency in machine learning, modeling, algorithms, and knowledge extraction

+ Proficiency in MLOps using Aure, Azure ML, ADF, Databricks, Google Cloud, or AWS

+ Experience with advanced data pipeline

+ Strong proficiency in SQL and database programming

+ Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R

+ Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Looker, Domo, Tableau) and reporting platforms

+ Experience with data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift)

+ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail

+ Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders

+ Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic, remote environment, balancing multiple projects and deadlines

+ Exposure to data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and best practices, preferred

+ Understanding of the AdTech industry, preferred

Benefits

+ 100% remote

+ Comprehensive benefits including Health, Dental, Vision and 401k match

+ Generous paid time off

+ Wellness and Home Office Perks

+ Up to 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave

+ Inclusive Family Forming Benefits

+ Professional development opportunities

+ Travel opportunities for teams, our annual All Hands retreat as well as industry events

Mediavine provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

We strongly encourage minorities and individuals from underrepresented groups in technology to apply for this position.

At Mediavine, base salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications. The base salary range for this role at the time of posting is $115,000 - $130,000 USD/yr.