Nexxen-posted 3 months ago
$160,000 - $210,000/Yr
Full-time • Senior
New York, NY

Nexxen is seeking a self-directed, analytical, and curious Senior Data Scientist with over 5 years of hands-on experience to join our team. This role focuses on the core optimization and bidding logic of the Nexxen Demand-Side Platform (DSP). The successful candidate will work on complex problems at the intersection of machine learning, large-scale data processing, and ad delivery performance, directly impacting how we bid, win, and optimize impressions across real-time programmatic advertising exchanges. This position is based in our New York office, following a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remote.

  • Design, implement, evaluate and help deploy machine learning models for bidding, pacing and KPI prediction (Click, Action, Viewability etc.)
  • Analyze large-scale behavioral and performance data using Spark (Scala/PySpark), SQL, and Python.
  • Deep dive into complex, legacy codebases; comfortable navigating and improving existing systems.
  • Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other data scientists to define problems and deliver end-to-end solutions.
  • Write clear, concise technical documentation and communicate insights effectively across both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Masters/Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in a data science or applied machine learning role, ideally in a high-scale, real-time environment.
  • Proficient with applied machine learning techniques (classification, regression, evaluation metrics, etc.), especially tree-based models like XGBoost.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and SQL.
  • Experience with Scala/Apache Spark for distributed data processing and machine learning at scale.
  • Familiar with Deep Learning using frameworks such as PyTorch/Tensorflow.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills — able to synthesize technical findings into clear, actionable insights.
  • Self-directed, curious, and able to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving industry.
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Parental leave
  • Unlimited vacation
  • Company-paid holidays
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