Principal Data Scientist, Spotter
$190-210k
Office located in Culver City, CA
Finance solution for content creators
Job no longer available
Finance solution for content creators
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
$190-210k
Office located in Culver City, CA
101-200 employees
Company mission
To catapult creative potential with lucrative deals that make you unstoppable.
Role
Who you are
- Do you thrive on building cutting-edge deep learning models?
- Have you led the development of complex predictive AI/ML solutions that drove measurable impact?
- If you’re eager to push the frontiers of AI/ML powered predictive models, we want to connect with you
- Master’s degree or PhD in Data Science or a related quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Operations Research) is required
- 8+ years experience with a Master's or 6+ years professional experience with a PhD
- Extensive experience in developing and deploying advanced machine learning models (XGBoost, CNN, LSTM, SVM, or similar)
- Experience in large data processing and handling is a plus - familiarity with big data platforms (Hadoop, Pig, Hive, Spark, AWS, Databrics), querying languages (SQL, scripting) and analytical languages (Python or R)
- Proven ability to lead and mentor data science teams
- Strong expertise in MLOps strategies
- Experience with large-scale data processing and analysis
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable plans
- Passionate about staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI and LLMs
What the job involves
- We’re seeking a Principal Data Scientist to play a key role in driving our Capital Deployment and Advertising Sales strategies - powering some of the largest creators and brands on YouTube
- This is an exciting opportunity to apply cutting-edge modeling techniques to impactful business challenges in the dynamic world of the creator economy
- Lead the development and deployment of advanced AI/ML solutions and pipelines
- Architect, build and oversee predictive models using advanced machine learning techniques such as GBM, NLP, CNN, LSTM techniques to help grow Capital Deployment and Ad Sales business units
- Leverage large-scale digital data sources (Web, App, API) and sophisticated analytics platforms within an industry-leading Big Data ecosystem
- Design and deliver everything from basic reports to advanced machine learning models and algos to help YouTube creators to grow from “creators” to “enterprises” with world class underwriting models and brand efficient media solutions to optimize media yield
- Maintain, optimize and innovate analytic models driving all insights and reporting
- Enable visibility, generate insights and create early performance indicators for licensed content
- Conduct ad-hoc analysis to further enhance our understanding of content performance
- Partner with the Product team to revolutionize the product and services we offer with a data-driven approach
- Collaborate with the Engineering team to test, implement and deploy modeling solutions to production systems
Our take
Spotter offers digital-creatives the opportunity to transform content creation from a hobby to a full-time job by providing them with the capital to do so. The company provides cash upfront to creators in exchange for ownership of any future ad revenue their videos generate.
Not dissimilar to venture capital investments, Spotter has applied this model to the digital content world, an increasingly lucrative industry. It is well placed to continue rapid ascension given its impressive clientele, some of YouTube’s most popular creators - such as Mr.Beast and Dude Perfect - whose cumulative content has amassed a combined 50 billion minutes in watch time.
2025 investment of $89.1 million comes off the back of a strategy realignment for Spotter, one that will see it focus on long-form brand partnerships. The capital injection will support the launch of its AI creator studio and forge new partnerships.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Sep 2024
$7.4m
LATE VC
Sep 2022
$9.4m
LATE VC
Total funding: $247.4m
Company benefits
- Medical insurance covered up to 100%
- Dental & vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Stock options
- Autonomy and upward mobility
Company HQ
Playa Vista, Los Angeles, CA
Leadership
Aaron DeBevoise
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously co-founded Cflix, North Entertainment, Machinima, StyleHaul, and served as CEO for Network of One. Spent nearly 5 years at J.P Morgan, initially as an Analyst before becoming an Associate within the Entertainment Industries Group.
Nic Paul
(Co-Founder, President & Boardmember)Previously founded N.B Paul and Revee, serving here as CEO until it was acquired by Outbrain, and acting as Head of Sales and Innovation. Spent 4 years at Penske Media Corporation as Senior Vice President.
David Carroll
(AI Technology Leader)Previously founded SantaCruzGuide.com. Experience as a Software Engineer for ICTV, Interwoven, and eBay, and later held positions at Sony, Sizzle Digital Media and DIRECTV, before serving as CTO for Network of One.
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