Senior Data Scientist II - Ads Optimization
Core
Senior data scientist optimizing large-scale advertising business through experimentation, analytics, economics, and algorithmic decision-making to influence advertiser outcomes, platform efficiency, and revenue.
Role type
Senior IC data scientist (ads optimization)
Builds
Intelligent pacing algorithms, budget allocation systems, and optimization systems for high-throughput production environments
Domain
Advertising technology / Algorithmic optimization
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Causal inference, statistical modeling, A/B experimentation, adaptive control, model-predictive control, high-throughput system design, quantitative problem solving
Preferred skills
Budget-constrained allocation, experience with pacing/bidding/targeting systems, direct advertiser collaboration
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Own analytics and experimentation strategy for pacing, targeting, and budget allocation; Design and develop intelligent pacing algorithms and budget allocation systems; Lead end-to-end experimentation across optimization systems; Apply causal inference and ML to optimize advertising spend distribution; Balance advertiser objectives, user experience, platform efficiency, and revenue; Partner with Product, Engineering, ML, and Sales teams to deploy concepts to production; Present analytical findings and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders; Act as technical thought leader and mentor; Collaborate with Ads Product and Sales to translate market insights into optimization priorities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
