Applied Researcher 3

eBay • Toronto, ON

3d

About The Position

As an Applied Researcher 3 within eBay's Advertising team, you will play a pivotal role in developing machine learning models and algorithms to guide advertisers optimally. This role will also include a scope positioned around data analysis. Your work will directly impact our guidance systems, enhancing ad performance and delivering actionable insights. You will lead our efforts in data analysis, uncovering trends, and driving data-informed decisions that support our advertisers' success.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field with a focus on machine learning or data science.
• Experience in applied research or development of machine learning models, data analysis, preferably with the advertising industry or a closely related field, i.e. search, recommender system and NLP.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Scala, or similar languages.
• Expertise in machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
• Outstanding ability to analyze large datasets, identify trends, and derive actionable insights.
• Expertise in data mining and segmentation.
• SQL is a must.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey sophisticated technical concepts to non-technical partners.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, validate and deploy machine learning models tailored to advertising applications.
• Develop systems that provide actionable guidance to advertisers, optimizing ad performance and engagement.
• Analyze large volume of production data to produce business insights and identify potential opportunities for ML solutions.
• Work closely with product managers, engineers, and other researchers to integrate machine learning insights into our advertising products.
• Ensure that our advertiser guidance systems are aligned with user needs and business goals.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in machine learning and advertising technologies.
• Contribute to internal and external research communities by publishing findings, attending conferences, and participating in collaborative projects.
• Guide junior researchers and data analysts.
• Share knowledge and standard methodologies in machine learning and data analysis to uplift the team's capabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree