Lead Data Scientist

Vor 6 Tagen

Hamburg, Hamburg, Deutschland DeepRec Vollzeit 80.000 € - 120.000 € pro Jahr

A fast-moving team working at the forefront of mobile advertising is looking for a Lead Data Scientist to help shape the future of programmatic monetisation. This role offers the opportunity to work on real-time bidding systems where ads are auctioned and rendered in milliseconds across thousands of mobile apps.

The team develops advanced algorithms and data-driven systems that directly compete with some of the biggest names in the industry. With a focus on research-driven innovation, the team aims to balance the needs of users, publishers, and advertisers while maintaining a high-quality user experience.

The Lead Data Scientist will be responsible for growing and mentoring a team, driving technical direction, and contributing directly to data science projects. At least half of the role will involve hands-on work, with the remainder focused on leadership, collaboration, and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and lead a high-performing data science team, including hiring, mentoring, and setting best practices
  • Translate business goals into data solutions that strengthen the competitiveness of the ad platform
  • Work on data science tasks individually, contributing significantly to project outcomes
  • Document experiments, methodologies, and implementation details clearly
  • Collaborate closely with product, infrastructure, and business teams
  • Contribute to strategic planning and define quarterly and long-term objectives

Required Skills and Experience

  • A degree in mathematics, physics, computer science or equivalent experience in data science (minimum 5 years)
  • At least 2 years of leadership experience, including line management and career development support
  • Strong programming skills in Python, R, Scala, Julia or similar languages
  • Proven analytical skills and a solution-oriented mindset
  • Experience working with large-scale data platforms such as AWS Athena, Kafka, Spark, Flink, and S3
  • Expertise in scaling recommendation systems
  • Ability to explain complex mathematical concepts in simple terms
  • Excellent communication skills and experience working across teams

Desirable

  • Experience building and selecting technologies for a modern data science tech stack (e.g. Airflow, Kafka, Flink)
  • Understanding of MLOps and collaboration with engineering teams

Benefits and Perks

  • Hybrid working model with up to two remote days per week and three weeks per year of remote work from anywhere
  • 30 days annual leave
  • Comprehensive relocation support including visa assistance, relocation bonus, and reimbursement for language courses
  • Monthly company lunches, snacks, and fresh pastries
  • Access to an in-house gym, personal trainer, and wellness classes
  • Frequent team and company events
  • Budget for professional development, training, and certifications
  • Equity programme for full-time employees
  • Mental health and wellbeing support through a dedicated assistance programme

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