Data Scientist IV

MediaAlpha • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on REVENUE-IMPACT ANALYTICS, requiring the Data Scientist to independently mine MediaAlpha Exchange data to identify quantified revenue or margin growth opportunities. The position involves end-to-end ownership of data science solutions, including scoping, designing, building, validating, deploying, and maintaining models, decision systems, dashboards, and ETL pipelines without direct supervision. The Data Scientist will also be responsible for technical architecture and code quality, ensuring production-grade Python and SQL, and owning Airflow DAGs and data pipeline SLAs. Collaboration, communication, and accountability are key, acting as a primary analytics liaison for assigned business units and translating technical findings into business recommendations.

Requirements

• Master's Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Business Analytics or in a closely related field, plus 8 years of work experience in data science or in a closely related occupation.
• Three (3) years of experience in building and deploying AI models and AI tools in digital media.
• Seven (7) years of hands-on experience developing and deploying machine learning models.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and collaborating with tech, engineering, data scientists, and product teams.
• Experience deploying impactful code in predictive models, data pipelines, algorithms—to production environments with quantifiable business impact.
• Knowledge in applying statistical techniques, specifically, designing tests/experiments and evaluating results to real-world business problems.
• Proficient in Python and SQL.
• Proficient in analytical skills and ability to synthesize large and disparate data sets.
• Experience in search, display, performance, and digital marketing or closely related.
• Proficient in R Shiny, Shiny Server, and Airflow.
• Experience in real-time bidding in digital media.

Responsibilities

• Independently mine MediaAlpha Exchange data to surface quantified revenue- or margin-growth opportunities, documented in written analyses with estimated financial upside.
• Prioritize opportunities using ROI calculations and present ranked backlogs for review to business and analytics stakeholders.
• Provide weekly written status updates detailing progress, blockers, and next steps; proactively request resources or escalate risks.
• Maintain expert-level knowledge of MediaAlpha Exchange functionality, database schema, bidding logic, and platform APIs.
• Act as a frontline resource for business teams to scope client solutions.
• Scope, design, build, validate, deploy and maintain data-science solutions (models, decision systems, dashboards, ETL pipelines) without day-to-day supervisory direction.
• Deliver all milestones on the committed timeline in Jira; deadlines at risk of being missed must be accounted for with advance notice, with justifiable tradeoffs due to other business priorities or unexpected issues.
• Write production-grade Python and SQL that passes peer-review approval on first review at least 80% of the time.
• Own Airflow DAGs and data-pipeline SLAs; resolve issues within four (4) business hours of alert during core hours or within the same calendar day during on-call/off-hours rotations.
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality.
• Act as the primary analytics liaison for assigned business units, including attending and even driving KPI/metrics reviews.
• Translate technical findings into concise business recommendations (deck, memo, or live walkthrough).

Benefits

• Annual bonus program
• Participation in our Restricted Stock Unit program
• 100% Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for you, your dependents, and spouse or registered domestic partner
• 100% Employer paid long term disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Open Paid Time Off policy
• Birthday day off
• 11 holidays
• Professional development reimbursement
• Cell Phone expense reimbursement
• Wellness expense reimbursement
• Internet expense reimbursement
• Subscription to the Calm App
• 100% fully paid parental leave for team members up to 22 weeks for the primary caregiver and 12 weeks for the secondary caregiver
• Dog-friendly offices (LA and AZ)
• $300 pet adoption reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior