Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is seeking a Data Scientist, Platform Intelligence to join its team in Mountain View, CA. In this role, you will lead a data science team as a tech lead to deliver production-grade solutions that maximize data value, optimize our systems, and drive business growth for the Samsung Ads ecosystem.
What You'll Do
- Lead a data science team as a tech lead to deliver production-grade solutions, maximizing data value and optimizing our systems.
- Develop optimization and machine learning solutions for various components of the ad serving system, including targeting, pacing, pricing, and bidding.
- Drive business growth by proposing and delivering end-to-end data science projects into production.
- Proactively analyze the business health of the Samsung Ads ecosystem, identify product bottlenecks, uncover new business opportunities, support strategic decision-making, and propose technical solutions.
- Develop metrics and measurement frameworks to assess machine learning models, attribution, incrementality testing, and campaign performances.
- Communicate effectively and present to diverse audiences, including leadership teams, engineering stakeholders, and product owners.
What We're Looking For
- Master’s or PhD degree in science or engineering fields.
- 6+ years of industry experience with a Master’s degree or 4+ years of industry experience with a PhD.
- Solid theoretical background in data analytics, data mining, machine learning, and statistics.
- Outstanding problem-solving skills and creative thinking to address open challenges in various fields.
- Proficiency in SQL and databases.
- Strong programming skills in Python, Go, or other OOP languages.
- Experience with mainstream big data tools (e.g., Spark) and ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Spark ML).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Nice to Have
- Hands-on experience with production-grade machine learning solutions and/or software development.
- Experience with the advertising industry and real-time bidding (RTB) ecosystem.
- Experience with advertising technology is ideal.
- Experience with ad pacing or bid optimization is ideal but not required.
Technical Stack
- SQL
- Python
- Go
- Spark
- TensorFlow
- PyTorch
- Spark ML
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Platform Intelligence (PI) team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Employee Purchase Program
- Tuition Assistance (after 6 months)
- Paid Time Off
- Student Loan Program (after 6 months)
- Wellness Incentives
- Compensation range for candidates based in Mountain View, CA: $240,000 and $280,000
Work Mode
This position is based in Mountain View, CA.
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
