Data Scientist (Kargo Commerce)

Key Skills

Algorithms, AWS, Azure, Data science techniques, Databricks, Design, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Machine learning techniques, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Optimization, Python Programming, R Programming, Scala Programming

Job Description

• Title: Data Scientist
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Location: Ireland

Role Summary:

Kargo is looking for a Data Scientist who is eager to make an impact by doing real, hands-on research and development. Candidates must possess exceptional knowledge of mathematical and statistical methods as well as a proven ability to solve complex problems. A desire to work with large data sets and apply creative thinking is required. Kargo is a place where data scientists and engineers are passionate about their work, model building, data, and technology.

This role will help the Data Science team to solve the unsolved. They will use their knowledge in analytics and statistics to create new algorithms and data products that aid in advertising decisions and outcomes.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate across disciplines to find technical solutions to complex challenges, and share the results of your work with non-technical audiences
• Learn about Kargo’s unique product challenges, and go beyond generic out-of-the-box algorithms to think critically and creatively about Kargo’s business problems and product needs
• Participate in the full software development cycle: research, design, develop, QA, deploy, experiment, and analyze
• Write production-level code to perform experiments, prototype new data products and apply machine learning algorithms on very large datasets

Who You Are:

• Masters or PHD in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or Physics is preferred
• Experience working with Operations Research (OR)
• Experience working with relational databases required (SQL)
• Deep knowledge of Python, R or Scala is necessary
• Practical experience in research & experimental design. Use of techniques in optimization
• A practical understanding of how and when to implement machine learning algorithms and familiarity with one or more popular packages (e.g. sklearn, numpy, pandas)
• Comfortable with learning and deploying new techniques, ranging from graph theory, NLP to optimization
• Nice to have: experience with cloud computing (e.g. Databricks, AWS, GCP, Azure) and ability to scale data science solutions to very large datasets
• A story-building quantitative-problem solver with the ability to interpret and visualize data in a business context, ideally with an advanced degree in a STEM (science, technology, engineering & mathematics) field. Applied Mathematics or Statistics is preferred
• A strategic thinker with a deep interest in advertising, media, analytics and/or marketing
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of juggling several tasks at once
• A strong communicator, with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Naturally curious, resourceful, and motivated

The Perks:

• Competitive salary plus annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave with an additional day per year of service
• 3 x company days (Good Friday, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve)
• The remote, WFH tech setup you need to be successful
• Office lunch daily
• Membership of SETU Arena gym
• Company health insurance
• Employer contributory pension
• Permanent Health Insurance/Death in Service protection
• Regular all company socials
• Employee referral scheme
• Office perks - snacks, tea/coffee, games room, breakfasts
• A fun and flexible working environment

The Recognition:

Kargo and Kargo leadership are regularly recognized for the company’s growth and achievements, including: 

• B&T’s Best Media Platform (2021)
• Digiday Awards’ Media Award for Best Digital Product Innovation (2021)
• Martech Breakthrough Awards’ Content Management Innovation (2021) (2017)
• Three MMA Smarties (2018)
• Adweek Innovative Mobile Ad Player (2017)
• Best Places to Work (2017)

Kargo unites the world's leading brands, retailers and premium publishers across screens using innovative technology and advanced creative ad formats. At Kargo, we're all about bringing together the best of the best with a spark of creativity to stand out from the crowd. The same is true for our employees. What makes Kargo and each Kargo team member exceptional makes our company special. Kargo believes differences should be celebrated and is committed to diversity in the workplace. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or other legally protected status. Individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.