Data Scientist, Ads Analytics

Key Skills

Java Programming, Python Programming, C++, C Programming, SQL, Cloud computing, Scala Programming, Machine learning techniques, Data science techniques, MATLAB Programming, PyTorch, TensorFlow, R Programming

Job Description

Looking for a company that inspires passion, courage and creativity, where you can be on the team shaping the future of global commerce? Want to shape how millions of people buy, sell, connect, and share around the world? If you’re interested in joining a purpose driven community that is dedicated to crafting an ambitious and inclusive work environment, join eBay – a company you can be proud to be with.

We are looking to hire a Data Scientist to partner closely with the eBay Advertising product team. As a critical member of the Advertising Product Insights team, this role will have the unique opportunity to influence decision making of the Ads Product roadmap with their insights and thought leadership.

With a vision to find opportunities to drive transformative change in the customer experience and result in significant business growth, we mine the largest datasets in the world of e-Commerce and use best in class analytic and big data techniques to extract impactful insights. We achieve this by partnering closely with the advertising product and engineering teams, and identify opportunities to shape the product roadmaps.

To be successful in this role:

• 2+ years of experience in analytics/data science
• Require a minimum of Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Business Administration or Business Analytics.
• You would have to strike a balance between critical thinking and actual hands-on analyses using tools & packages such as SQL, R, Python, Tableau etc.
• You possess super strong technical skills to turn big data in Hadoop into actionable insights. At the same time, you also have the ability to see the big picture and connect the dots to evaluate how the insights impact eBay’s ecosystem.
• In addition to delivering insights on existing Product & Tech initiatives, you will come up with innovative product growth opportunities based on insights, and create momentum through influence.
• Proactive collaboration and effective communication are critical

Additionally, the following background and experience is preferred:

• Proven track record of turning insights into product growth opportunities in prior roles with increasing scope and responsibilities
• Ability to present complex analyses and insights effectively in simple terms
• Good experience with both descriptive and inferential statistics – ability to build basic prototype models
• Experience in a leading technology company
• Background in ecommerce product experience
• A Ph.D degree is a plus.
• Experience with advertising pricing mechanism is a plus

Benefits are an essential part of your total compensation for the work you do every day. Whether you’re single, in a growing family, or nearing retirement, eBay offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefit programs to meet your needs. Including maternal & paternal leave, paid sabbatical, and plans to help ensure your financial security today and in the years ahead because we know feeling financially secure during your working years and through retirement is important.