Senior Data Scientist

  • Data Science
  • Paris, France

Senior Data Scientist

Job description

ADIKTEEV - WHO WE ARE


Adikteev is the leading app re-engagement platform for performance-driven marketers. We help the world’s top-spending app publishers increase retention, reacquire churned users and drive incremental revenue. App publishers in gaming, eCommerce, on-demand, services and entertainment rely on us to deliver made-to-measure strategies, creatives and algorithms. By combining science and creativity, we deliver best-in-class playable and interactive ads paired with top retargeting tech. We believe in creating a unique strategy for each client based on data to provide measurable and transparent results that increase user LTV and fuel business growth.


Adikteev is #10 among Inc. Magazine’s Top 5000 fastest growing companies and ranked in the top retargeting partners of the world for two consecutive years by AppsFlyer Performance Index.


Adikteev has recently passed the 2023 HappyIndex®AtWork as well as the 2023 TechAtWork® certifications. As a committed employer of choice, our company has recently signed the French National Diversity Chart and is a member of the AFMD (aka “Association Française des Managers de la Diversité“). In addition to these achievements, Adikteev has also made it to Newsweek’s Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces, landing at #88!


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OUR NEED - WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR


We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist. At Adikteev, we manage an extensive volume of data. Machine Learning is the backbone of our service offering at Adikteev. A machine learning model that delivers better results significantly influences the overall performance of the company.

YOUR CORE RESPONSIBILITIES


  • Design, deploy, monitor, maintain and improve machine learning and deep learning models. You will collaborate with backend and data engineers for these purposes. Currently, our models serve diverse needs (user conversion, churn, app recommendation, user segmentation…). They have been developed and improved over the years to optimize their performances while taking into account the main constraints of our industry: inference time and data volume.

  • Perform custom analysis to give insights to various levels of stakeholders (investigate performance shift, A/B test, evaluate a business potential, presale analysis…).

  • Mentor a junior data scientist.

Requirements

KEY REQUIREMENTS


  • Mathematical skills - understands and enjoys applying theoretical concepts of probability, statistical learning and optimization. Eagerness to keep abreast of relevant academic & professional research.

  • ML skills - Proficiency in querying, structuring and processing qualitative or quantitative data to draw insightful business conclusions. Knowledge of a variety of machine learning techniques and their real-world advantages/drawbacks.

  • Technical skills - Deftly programs in Python (main packages: pandas, numpy, scipy, scikit-learn, tensorflow…) with coding best practices (clean code, DRY, typing, tests, formatting, factorization...). Experience with PySpark (or Scala) is a plus. Basic knowledge of database languages (SQL). Competency in shell scripting, experience with deployment to Production. Experience with AWS a plus (S3, EC2, EMR, Glue, SageMaker…).


  • Main soft skills
    - Fast learning, autonomy, teamwork, creativity, practical, business oriented.

  • Communication - Speaks and writes clearly and concisely. Fluent English, French is a plus.


QUALIFICATIONS


  • Master’s degree or PhD in STEM, preferably with a statistics focus.

  • 5+ years of experience working in teams using data science to power a core company product or service. Exceptional candidates with less professional experience will also be considered.

  • Applied experience with machine learning on large datasets.


WORKING AT ADIKTEEV - WHAT WE OFFER


  • Exciting opportunities in a variety of functions such as product development, engineering, data analysis, business intelligence, sales and corporate.
  • A number of perks including 4,5 days weeks, a longevity bonus, mental health support, competitive insurance schemes, welcoming offices, and creative ways of communicating and working with one another, be it virtual or face-to-face.
  • A healthy, worthy and profitable organization whose ambition is to continuously enhance its market share through its innovation and unique identity.
  • Teams that think outside the box, and where the word “impossible” is banned from our common language.
  • Flexibility and agility applied to all our deliverables with a strong push for constant innovation.
  • A variety of cultures (22+ nationalities and growing), a diversity of backgrounds (education, experience, and personal journeys) but a unique goal: being bold and daring.
  • A socially responsible firm with a strong ethos when dealing with environmental topics, equal opportunities and diversity & inclusion (carbon footprint audit, innovative collective cooking sessions, women@adikteev conversational events etc.) : everyone is expected to walk the talk at Adikteev.
  • An open and transparent culture of communication with no hidden agenda.

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As an Employer of choice, Adikteev does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors and clients.