Description:

Launch Potato is a digital media company focused on connecting advertisers to customers throughout the consumer journey.
The Senior Data Scientist role will primarily involve building machine learning models, not engineering or data engineering tasks.
The position offers a base salary ranging from $110,000 to $160,000 per year, paid bi-monthly.
The role requires experience in performance marketing and lead generation industries, specifically in designing, implementing, optimizing, and testing Multi-Armed Bandit (MAB) and recommendation systems.
Candidates must have a minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in a data science position.
Responsibilities include developing deep personalization models and complex optimization algorithms to enhance customer experiences and drive revenue.
The role is hands-on, requiring immersion in data and coding for solution implementation.
The Senior Data Scientist will collaborate with various teams, including Product, Engineering, Performance, and Business Intelligence, to strategize and prioritize machine learning initiatives.
Success in this role involves innovating ML solutions for business problems, improving model infrastructure, and providing data science support throughout project stages.

Requirements:

A minimum of 4 years of related work experience in Data Science and Machine Learning is required.
At least 2 years of experience in the Marketing or Advertising industry is necessary.
A solid background in Machine Learning and Statistics is essential.
Professional experience in designing and implementing Multi-Armed Bandit (MAB) solutions and recommendation systems is required.
Proficiency in SQL, Python, and familiarity with Data Science tools such as git, Kubernetes, and Docker is necessary.
Candidates should be able to structure and clarify ambiguity for the team, breaking complex projects into manageable sprints.
Experience in creating ML solutions within cloud services like AWS or GCP is required.
Familiarity with the ML model development lifecycle is necessary.
Experience with data visualization tools, preferably Looker, is required.
Experience in managing a team of data scientists and machine learning researchers, including career development, is preferred.
Strong communication skills to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders are essential.

The compensation package includes a base salary, profit-sharing bonus, and competitive benefits.
Launch Potato is a performance-driven company, meaning future salary increases will be based on company and personal performance rather than annual cost of living adjustments.
The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing an equal employment opportunity for all candidates.