Senior Data Scientist (Ads & Demand Optimization)

Responsibilities

• Improve ads auction mechanics and budget allocation to balance ecosystem health and platform ROI.
• Design frameworks (A/B testing, switchback, bandits) evaluating CTR, CVR, and incremental GMV.
• Partner with Product and Engineering to translate marketplace challenges into clear data science roadmaps.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and distributed data frameworks like Spark for large-scale datasets.

Lead Causal Inference

Deploy uplift models and causal inference frameworks to maximise promotional incrementality.

What Essential

Skills You Will Need Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related fields Experience: At least 4 years as a Data Scientist in ads ranking, recommendation, uplift modelling, or marketplace optimization.

Methodology

Expertise in causal inference, uplift modelling, experimental design, or ads auction theory.

Foundations

statistical modelling, machine learning, and mathematical optimization foundations.

Communication

Ability to translate complex concepts and bring structural clarity to open-ended product problems.

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