Applied Data Scientist 2

Key Skills

A/B Testing, Apache Hadoop, C Programming, C++, Data Engineering, Deep Learning, Java Programming, Machine learning techniques, Natural Language Processing (NLP), PySpark, Python Programming, Scala Programming, SPARK Programming, SQL, Statistical modeling

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.

Bring your passion for applied data science to a high-impact marketing team at eBay! eBay has consistently been the leader in market share of paid marketing partners like Google, Bing, Facebook and Pinterest. Are you interested in solving cutting edge research problems while impacting all eBay advertising channels? Does working with Big Data, cloud computing, large-scale optimization, probabilistic inference, and machine learning excite you? If you answered yes, the Marketing Science team at eBay is the right place for you. We are looking for a motivated Data Scientist to join our team.

You will be directly responsible for improving eBay's algorithms that drive customer traffic via Marketing channels. You will work on cutting-edge ML/optimization algorithms against one of the biggest datasets in the world. You’ll work with world-class data scientists and engineers. You’ll solve problems that have a direct impact on a multi-billion dollar business. Bring your ideas, energy, and dedication to reach and engage the next 100M eBay users.

We are developing personalization technologies and optimization strategies that have a direct impact on eBay's customers as well as the company's bottom line. You will be expected to research state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms, optimization, natural language processing, text mining, and other techniques, and apply them to eBay's marketing platforms. You will roll out your solutions to production, analyze results offline and online, and measure the impact.

Responsibilities

Aggregate huge amounts of data and information from large numbers of sources to discover patterns and create features necessary to build machine learning models that match eBay’s inventory with customers’ demand. Design and implement end-to-end solutions using Machine Learning, Optimization, and other advanced computer science technologies, and own live deployments to drive customer traffic to eBay.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS in computer science, engineering or related field.
• Excellent understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms. Strong programming skills (one or more of Python, Java, C/C++, Scala).
• Expertise in specialized areas such as Deep Learning, NLP, Statistical modeling, Probabilistic Inference, Machine Learning, Data engineering, Recommendation Systems.
• Experience in big data processing and analysis, e.g. Hadoop, SQL, Spark, Pyspark is required
• Knowledge of SQL is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work with large cross-functional teams of technical and non-technical members.
• Strong analytical and research skills proven through publications in reputed conferences/journals or supporting demonstration of innovation.
• Experience with site experimentation (A/B testing, Time splicing)

Encouraged Experience

• PhD - at least 3 years of industrial/professional experience (Not counting Internships or Co-Ops) working in a production environment in a related field .
• M.S. – at least 4-5 years of industrial/professional experience (Not counting Internships or Co-Ops) working in a production environment in a related field.
• Experience with online advertising is a plus
• Proven Professional background in Software Engineering with a focus on Object Oriented, Back End Development 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.

Here at eBay, we love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. So, being diverse and inclusive isn’t just something we strive for, it is who we are, and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you feel eBay is a place where, no matter who you are, you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to bring your unique self to work. To learn about eBay’s Diversity & Inclusion click here: eBay Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible. Jobs posted with location as Remote - United States (Excludes CO, HI, NM) excludes Colorado, Hawaii and New Mexico.