
Senior Data Scientist – Discovery
Branch
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$148,000 - CA$189,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of high-impact machine learning models (e.g., predicted click-through rate, conversion rate, bidding optimization, and lookalike targeting) directly into our production environment.
- Drive complex, ambiguous, and high-scale ML projects from initial research and proof-of-concept through to large-scale deployment, working closely with software engineering teams.
- Design and execute rigorous online A/B experiments to test hypotheses, measure model performance, and statistically analyze results to drive continuous product improvement.
- Perform hands-on analysis and modeling of enormous, complex data sets to identify predictive signals and develop new features that enhance targeting and sourcing efficacy.
- Establish scalable, efficient, and automated processes for large-scale data analysis, machine learning model development, validation, and serving.
- Stay abreast of the latest research in ML, deep learning, optimization, and Ad Tech, and apply new, innovative approaches to Branch’s unique challenges in ad delivery and optimization.
- Communicate complex findings and product vision to engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders, influencing the roadmap for the Discovery platform.
Requirements
- 4+ years of professional experience building and deploying machine learning models for business applications.
- PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Machine Learning, Statistics, or a related quantitative field, OR a Master's degree in a related field and 4+ years of relevant experience.
- Strong programming proficiency in one or more relevant languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++).
- Deep expertise in foundational computer science areas, including algorithms and data structures, numerical optimization, data mining, and distributed computing (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
- Experience with ML frameworks and libraries (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn).
- Proven ability to translate business problems into mathematical and ML frameworks.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Health and wellness programs
- Paid time off
- Retirement planning options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
machine learningA/B testingdata analysismodel developmentstatistical analysisdata miningnumerical optimizationdistributed computingalgorithmsdata structures
Soft Skills
communicationinfluencingcollaborationproblem-solving
Certifications
PhD in Computer ScienceMaster's degree in a related field