Data Scientist
New York, NY

Job Description

As a Data Scientist at Movable Ink, you'll be working on the core product area of Machine Learning analyzing the abundance of data at our disposal. You will build and deliver product enhancements that leveraging the most cutting-edge industry techniques, and partner with engineers and leadership to integrate these AI enhanced products directly into our platform. Our data volumes exceed 1 trillion impressions with over 600+ clients so it is a unique opportunity to work with data at an enormous scale. Additionally, Artificial Intelligence represents an increasingly important strategic investment for Movable Ink, and as such, offers an opportunity to help shape the direction of the team and the company.

Responsibilities of the Data Scientist:

* Build and own machine learning and optimization models using cutting-edge AI techniques such as online learning, reinforcement learning, machine vision, and NLP
* Partner with engineers to deploy machine learning directly into our client-facing platform; including co-owning the code base and leveraging agile and software design best practices
* Conduct research leveraging big data technologies that surface actionable insight that influence product roadmap
* Help provide mentorship and maintain relevancy on latest industry advances and keep MI ahead on the innovation curve
* Contribute positively to our dynamic environment and elevate the performance of others around

Basic Qualifications Needed:

* 3+ years experience in machine learning or data science building production models
* Experience building systems that leverage big data technologies (e.g., Spark SQL, Kafka, NSQ)
* Experienced Python machine learning programmer (e.g., Jupyter, scikit-learn, matplotlib etc.)
* Experience in core software development principles and implementing algorithms from scratch in languages such as C++, Java, or GoLang; GoLang preferred
* Experience in building and optimizing advanced AI algorithms such as neural networks, contextual bandits, and online versions of classification and regression approaches
* Experience in data visualization and storytelling with data
* Creative thinker and problem solver with combination of tenacity and strong work ethic
* Highly collaborative, open to giving and receiving feedback, and working as a member of an agile team
* Strong communication skills -- able to work effectively with technical and non-technical teammates

Preferred Qualifications:

* Understanding of computer science and algorithm fundamentals
* Experience