Director of Data Science, OpenX

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research or related technical field with 10+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in the ad tech programmatic ecosystem with an emphasis on buyer-facing products
• Strong track record of developing ML products from inception to maturity with proven business impact under an aggressive timeline
• Extensive experience with ML techniques, particularly in the context of DNNs that integrate with high throughput, low-latency systems
• Strong communication and presentation skills — proficient in analysis and summarization of the key points of a data set or experiment result
• Fluency in SQL and programming experience in Python

Desirable

• OpenX is looking for a Data Science Director with experience in the ad tech programmatic ecosystem to lead the Machine Learning team within the Engineering organization
• You will partner with a talented cross-functional team of scientists, engineers, product managers and business stakeholders to develop Machine Learning products to power OpenX’s ad marketplaces business
• Develop the ML vision and strategy, and partner with the Product team to develop and execute the ML team’s roadmap
• Guide the development of ML products from inception to maturity under an aggressive timeline
• Lead multiple teams of data scientists, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to foster their professional growth
• Set clear goals and expectations for your teams, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality work
• Innovate on ML models and algorithms, ensuring scalable and validated solutions
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that encourages innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning

• Dental and vision for both employees and their families
• Unlimited paid time off policy
• Work from home opportunities
• Health insurance

Total funding: $75.5m

Programmatic advertising - the automatic placement of advertisements typically conducted via the internet and based on a personalised understanding of viewers’ online profiles - has become a vital tool for every business. OpenX provides the infrastructure for this booming industry with their ad exchange platform.