Remote Forward Deployed Data Scientist

Description:

• Chalice Custom Algorithms is seeking a forward deployed Data Scientist to join their cross-functional Data Science team.
• This role is positioned at the intersection of media analytics, product innovation, and applied machine learning.
• The Data Scientist will work directly with high-value clients and internal stakeholders to extract insights from media performance.
• Responsibilities include recommending improvements to data science/machine learning infrastructure and configuring and deploying models across new or evolving use cases.
• The position is not traditional analytics; ideal candidates will thrive in ambiguity, prototype quickly, and contribute to core data science products by bridging product-market context with modeling expertise.
• Key responsibilities include serving as the embedded data science expert across client teams, translating raw data into actionable media recommendations, conducting lift analyses, building and adapting model configurations, and participating in research and experimentation cycles.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 5+ years in data science, analytics, or machine learning roles, preferably within advertising, martech, or SaaS environments.
• A Bachelor’s degree is required, with a Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong grasp of causal inference, media measurement, and experimentation is necessary.
• Experience building data pipelines and models in Python is required, with familiarity with Spark, Airflow, or MLflow being a bonus.
• Candidates must be able to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with the confidence to own ambiguous, high-impact initiatives from start to finish is essential.
• A working knowledge of digital ad campaign workflow and customer service is required.

Benefits:

• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k options are available for employees.
• The company offers unlimited PTO and 11 company holidays.
• There is an office-wide closure between Christmas Eve and New Year's.
• Joining Chalice means being part of a team that values diversity, collaboration, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in the advertising landscape.