Data Science Lead, Scope3
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Sustainability platform for media & advertising
Open for applications
Sustainability platform for media & advertising
21-100 employees
Open for applications
More information about location
21-100 employees
Company mission
To decarbonise media and advertising.
Role
Who you are
- We value an action-oriented mindset and the ability to work autonomously, as well as recognizing that simplicity can often yield the most effective solutions
- 8+ years in data science with a strong background in machine learning, statistical analysis, and data modeling
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field; a Master’s or Ph.D. is preferred
- Proficient in programming languages such as Python or R, with experience in data manipulation libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn)
- Experience with SQL and familiarity with data warehousing solutions (e.g., BigQuery, Snowflake)
- Proficient with collaborative cloud notebooks for data science
- Familiar with frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Matplotlib)
Desirable
- Experience with digital twin models
- Familiarity with the ad tech industry
- Expertise in large-scale distributed data processing frameworks such as Spark
What the job involves
- We are looking for an experienced Data Science Lead to drive our data science initiatives and deliver impactful insights that inform strategic decision-making and fuel product innovation
- A key focus for this position will be on continuously enhancing and monitoring the accuracy and robustness of our digital twin model
- You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and leverage advanced analytical techniques to tackle complex business and modeling challenges
- Manage the complete data science project lifecycle: from defining problems and collecting data to deploying models and monitoring their performance
- Employ sophisticated statistical analysis methods, including Monte Carlo simulations and Sensitivity Analysis, to improve the accuracy and robustness of our digital twin model
- Partner closely with product, engineering, and business teams to translate business requirements into actionable data science solutions, ensuring insights are accessible and impactful
- Shape the company’s overall data strategy and contribute to data-driven product innovation and thought leadership
- Develop metrics to assess model performance and effectiveness, and continuously monitor and refine models post-deployment
- Present findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, adapting communication styles to suit different audiences
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data science, encouraging experimentation with new tools and techniques among the team
- Guide and mentor fellow data scientists, promoting a culture of innovation and ongoing learning
Our take
Digital advertising generates more than 2.6 million metric tons of carbon per year. Looking to fix this issue is Scope3, with a platform leveraging machine learning to decipher the best media advertising programs with the smallest carbon footprint.
Sustainability is fast becoming an essential part of business operations, which is why a service like Scope3 has the chance to make a real impact. Its tailored approach, which is supported by a team filled with expertise within the digital media space, sees it work closely with its clients to measure their current impact and create a solution to move forward seamlessly.
Scope3 has partnered with many across the media sector, in a variety of capacities. For example, it has formed partnerships with adtech start-up Greenbids and the Cannes-lions Film Festival, which also share climate crisis concerns. With good funding secured, the company has intentions to expand its global team and further develop its product.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Oct 2024
$25m
LATE VC
Oct 2023
$20m
SERIES B
Total funding: $45m
Company values
- A passion for the environment and climate work - We are a mission-driven company, and this is what motivates us to work hard and deliver outcomes for our customers
- A desire to communicate clearly and empathetically while working asynchronously - We are remote-first and have been operating across time zones from day one, so we do a lot of collaboration using Notion, Miro, and other tools
- Low tolerance for drama and no nonsense - We celebrate healthy conflict in the workplace, but we focus on the solutions and we move on quickly
- The ability and accountability to deliver what we promise - We do what we say we will do, and we don’t make promises we can’t keep
- Experience driving systemic change - Our mission is to decarbonize advertising and this requires a holistic approach to re-imagining and inspiring an industry movement at a global scale
Company HQ
Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY
Articles
Leadership
Brian O’Kelley
(CEO)Also an Executive Producer at Wonderstruck. Previously Co-founder and CEO of Waybridge and AppNexus.
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