Data Scientist Team Lead

About the role

We are looking for a Data Scientist Team Lead to drive cutting‑edge data initiatives within our real‑time advertising platform. You will mentor a high‑performing team, shape data strategy, and deliver algorithmic solutions that power billions of predictions daily.

Key responsibilities

• Mentor a team of extremely talented and success‑hungry data scientists.
• Initiate and manage cutting‑edge projects from inception to delivery, including developing structured and automated solutions.
• Lead the data strategy: plan, prioritize, and build data solutions to support business needs.
• Apply scientific knowledge to analyze large volumes of diverse data and develop algorithmic models.
• Identify and propose data science and algorithmic solutions for various product initiatives.
• Communicate technical concepts and analysis implications to senior leaders and influence cross‑functional teams.
• Partner with management, R&D, and product departments to support decision making.

Required profile

• 2+ years of experience leading a data‑science team.
• 4+ years of practical analytics experience in big‑data or B2C environments.
• Excellent analytical skills with experience querying large, complex data sets.
• Strong understanding of statistical significance.
• Hands‑on experience with machine learning algorithms.
• BSc degree or higher in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related quantitative field.
• Self‑learner, proactive problem‑solver, able to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• Python
• Tableau
• Looker
• Machine learning algorithms