Nexxen
Join to apply for the Data Scientist, DSP role at Nexxen Who is Nexxen? Flexible advertising, unified by data. Nexxen empowers advertisers, agencies, publishers and broadcasters around the world to utilize data and advanced TV in the ways that are most meaningful to them. Our technology stack includes a demand-side platform ( DSP ) and supply-side platform ( SSP ), with the Nexxen Data Platform at its core. Join a team transforming advertising through innovative, flexible, and unified solutions. Why join Nexxen? Be part of a global team dedicated to creative and flexible advertising solutions. Our core values-the 3Cs: Customer Centric, Curious Mindset, and Collaborative with No Ego-drive our culture and success. What You'll Do We seek a self-directed, analytical Senior Data Scientist with 5+ years of experience to work on core optimization and bidding logic for our Nexxen DSP. Your work will influence bidding, winning, and optimizing impressions in real-time programmatic advertising. This role is based in New York City , with a hybrid schedule (three days in-office, two days remote). Daily responsibilities include: Designing, implementing, evaluating, and deploying machine learning models for bidding, pacing, and KPI prediction (Click, Action, Viewability, etc.). Analyzing large-scale behavioral and performance data using Spark (Scala/PySpark), SQL, and Python. Navigating and improving existing complex codebases. Collaborating with product managers, engineers, and data scientists to define problems and deliver solutions. Communicating insights effectively through technical documentation and stakeholder presentations. What You'll Bring Masters in a quantitative field such as Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related. 2+ years of experience in data science or applied machine learning, preferably in high-scale, real-time environments. Proficiency in machine learning techniques (classification, regression, evaluation metrics), especially tree-based models like XGBoost. Experience with large, complex legacy codebases and production system modifications. Strong programming skills in Python and SQL. Experience with Scala/Apache Spark for distributed data processing and machine learning at scale. Excellent communication skills to synthesize and present technical insights. Self-motivated, curious, and adaptable to fast-paced industries. At Nexxen, we value diversity and collective contribution. If your experience doesn't match this description perfectly, we encourage you to apply and showcase your potential. Salary range: $110,000 - $160,000 annually, influenced by experience, skills, education, and location. Benefits include health coverage, 401(k), parental leave, unlimited vacation, and more. Specific offerings vary by location and employment type. Our Talent Acquisition team is available for questions. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Advertising Services #J-18808-Ljbffr