Senior Marketing Data Scientist (Remote)

Do you dream about data?

Every day, CivicScience gathers opinions from millions of consumers on thousands of topics that provide high-velocity insights to leading brands such as Apple, Microsoft, Bank of America, McDonald's, and T-Mobile. If there's a question critical to the marketing strategy of the Global 2000, CivicScience has the data.

Leveraging its success in integrating AI and ML into its platform, CivicScience seeks a Senior Marketing Data Scientist to lead work that creates predictive models and forecasts for customers by using our exclusive database of 5+ billion consumer insights.
 

Create Exponential Value

CivicScience data scientists actively prototype new product concepts; so proficiency in Python and SQL, along with familiarity with open-source and cloud-based ML and data services are essential. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in using supervised/unsupervised machine learning techniques to model our data, as well as a solid underpinning in statistical concepts.

The role involves being a player/coach for a growing data science team, enhancing product development with machine learning and advanced statistical analysis. Proficiency in Python and SQL, along with familiarity with open-source and cloud-based ML and data services, is required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced predictive models using machine learning and deep learning techniques
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights, using statistical techniques
• Develop prototypes for new data products using Python and SQL
• Collaborate with product management and engineering teams to integrate data-driven solutions into our products
• Lead projects and mentor junior data scientists to promote a culture of data-driven decision making
• Stay updated on the latest industry trends in data science and machine learning, applying best practices to our processes
• Identify new business opportunities and leverage data for value creation

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in a technical field and/or PhD in data science, computer science, physics, economics, engineering, mathematics, operations research or statistics.
• 5+ years of experience in data science with a strong focus on machine learning and deep learning in a commercial setting; startup experience, a plus
• 2+ years of managerial experience, leading high-performance technical teams.
• Proven customer interaction skills, including presentations and support for commercial teams.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL; adept at learning new technologies.
• Experience with big data technologies like Apache Spark or Flink, as well as cloud data platforms; experience building applications using generative AI, a plus
• Skilled in data manipulation and exploration of large datasets.
• Innovative thinker with a track record of technology-driven problem-solving.
• Experience in collaborating with engineering to develop tools supporting data science.
• Expert in statistical methods and experimental design.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to engage with senior management.
• Positive and proactive attitude, capable of finding creative solutions to overcome challenges.
• Familiarity with market research, consumer data, and data consulting is a plus.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with premiums fully paid by the company
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k)
• Charitable donation matching program
• Educational opportunities
• Travel opportunities

This is a remote (work-from-home) position, reporting to a senior-level executive based in New York City. Compensation will include base salary + bonus, which may vary based on knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, and experience, and be guided by fair and equitable employment decisions for qualified candidates.

Working at CivicScience

CivicScience has a vibrant, high-energy work culture with ambitious, innovative, and forward-thinking team members. We consist of three business units - Media Partnerships, CivicScience Intelligence, and Advertising Solutions - that work together to fuel CivicScience's goals and objectives.

We've been recognized for our work in the Inc. 5000, Pittsburgh Top Workplaces, Pittsburgh Business Times Fast 50, GRIT Top 50 Innovative Suppliers, the Pittsburgh Technology Council's Tech 50, and Mental Health America's Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health (Gold).

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