Description:

StackAdapt is a self-serve advertising platform specializing in multi-channel solutions including native, display, video, connected TV, audio, in-game, and digital out-of-home ads.
The company empowers hundreds of digitally-focused companies to deliver outcomes and exceptional campaign performance every day.
They are searching for a talented Data Scientist to join their engineering team as they expand their data science efforts.
The platform is connected to thousands of publishers and advertisers worldwide, dealing with millions of requests each second and making billions of decisions.
The role involves leading the creation and optimization of advanced machine learning algorithms to enhance advertising effectiveness and ROI.
Responsibilities include owning the end-to-end development of production-grade ML models, writing efficient and scalable code, and collaborating with Data Engineers to deploy algorithms into live systems.
The Data Scientist will drive the prototyping and rigorous testing of innovative algorithms and data pipelines using historical data to validate performance and scalability.

Requirements:

Candidates must have 3+ years of industry experience.
A Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Operations Research, or a related field is required, with dual degrees considered a plus.
Applicants should have the ability to take ambiguously defined tasks and break them down into actionable steps.
A comprehensive understanding of statistics, optimization, and machine learning is necessary.
Proficiency in coding, data structures, and algorithms is required.
Candidates should enjoy working in a friendly, collaborative environment with others.

StackAdapt offers a competitive salary and equity.
Employees benefit from RRSP matching.
The company provides 3 weeks of vacation, 3 personal care days, 1 Culture & Belief day, and birthdays off.
Access to a comprehensive mental health care platform is available from day one of employment.
Health benefits start immediately upon employment.
Work-from-home reimbursements are provided.
An optional global WeWork membership is available for those seeking a change from their home office.
The company has a robust training and onboarding program.
Coverage and support for personal development initiatives, such as conferences and courses, are offered.
Employees have access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning.
Mentorship opportunities with industry leaders are available.
An excellent parental leave policy is in place.
The company promotes a friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture, along with social and team events.