Data Scientist IV

MediaAlpha is a customer acquisition solutions provider powered by technology and data science. The company provides industry-leading solutions designed to reach consumers shopping within high-consideration categories such as property and casualty insurance, health insurance, life insurance, and more.

Responsibilities: 

REVENUE-IMPACT ANALYTICS INDEPENDENTLY MINE MEDIAALPHA EXCHANGE DATA TO SURFACE QUANTIFIED REVENUE- OR MARGIN-GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES, DOCUMENTED IN WRITTEN ANALYSES WITH ESTIMATED FINANCIAL UPSIDE. PRIORITIZE OPPORTUNITIES USING ROI CALCULATIONS AND PRESENT RANKED BACKLOGS FOR REVIEW TO BUSINESS AND ANALYTICS STAKEHOLDERS. END-TO-END OWNERSHIP PROVIDE WEEKLY WRITTEN STATUS UPDATES DETAILING PROGRESS, BLOCKERS, AND NEXT STEPS; PROACTIVELY REQUEST RESOURCES OR ESCALATE RISKS. MAINTAIN EXPERT-LEVEL KNOWLEDGE OF MEDIAALPHA EXCHANGE FUNCTIONALITY, DATABASE SCHEMA, BIDDING LOGIC, AND PLATFORM APIS. BE A FRONTLINE RESOURCE FOR BUSINESS TEAMS TO SCOPE CLIENT SOLUTIONS. SCOPE, DESIGN, BUILD, VALIDATE, DEPLOY AND MAINTAIN DATA-SCIENCE SOLUTIONS (MODELS, DECISION SYSTEMS, DASHBOARDS, ETL PIPELINES)WITHOUT DAY-TODAY SUPERVISORY DIRECTION. DELIVER ALL MILESTONES ON THE COMMITTED TIMELINE IN JIRA; DEADLINES AT RISK OF BEING MISSED MUST BE ACCOUNTED FOR WITH ADVANCE NOTICE, WITH JUSTIFIABLE TRADEOFFS DUE TO OTHER BUSINESS PRIORITIES OR UNEXPECTED ISSUES. TECHNICAL ARCHITECTURE & CODE QUALITY WRITE PRODUCTION-GRADE PYTHON AND SQL THAT PASSES PEER-REVIEW APPROVAL ON FIRST REVIEW AT LEAST 80% OF THE TIME. FREQUENT
BACK AND FORTH OR RE-DESIGNS SHOULD BE RARE (<10% OF CODE SUBMISSIONS). OWN AIRFLOW DAGS AND DATA-PIPELINE SLAS; RESOLVE ISSUES WITHIN FOUR (4) BUSINESS HOURS OF ALERT DURING CORE HOURS OR WITHIN THE SAME CALENDAR DAY DURING ON-CALL/OFF-HOURS ROTATIONS. CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION, COMMUNICATION,
ACCOUNTABILITY MAINTAIN PROFESSIONALISM AND PUNCTUALITY. ACT AS THE PRIMARY ANALYTICS LIAISON FOR ASSIGNED BUSINESS UNITS, INCLUDING ATTENDING AND EVEN DRIVING KPI/METRICS REVIEWS. TRANSLATE TECHNICAL FINDINGS INTO CONCISE BUSINESS RECOMMENDATIONS (DECK, MEMO, OR LIVE WALKTHROUGH).

Qualifications: 

• THIS POSITION REQUIRES A MASTER'S DEGREE (OR FOREIGN EQUIVALENT) IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS, STATISTICS, BUSINESS ANALYTICS OR IN A CLOSELY RELATED FIELD, PLUS 8 YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE IN DATA SCIENCE OR IN A CLOSELY RELATED OCCUPATION.

Requirements:

• Three (3) years of experience in building and deploying AI models and AI tools in digital media.
• Seven (7) years of hands-on experience developing and deploying machine learning models.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and collaborating with tech, engineering, data scientists, and product
  teams.
• Experience deploying impactful code in predictive models, data pipelines, algorithms—to production environments
  with quantifiable business impact.
• Knowledge in applying statistical techniques, specifically, designing tests/experiments and evaluating results to real-
  world business problems.
• Proficient in Python and SQL.
• Proficient in analytical skills and ability to synthesize large and disparate data sets.
• Experience in search, display, performance, and digital marketing or closely related.
• Proficient in R Shiny, Shiny Server, and Airflow.
• Experience in real-time bidding in digital media.

Salary Offered: $168,000 - $222,000 per year

Benefits:

As a valued member of our team, you will also have access to an array of top-notch benefits, including:

• Annual bonus program and participation in our Restricted Stock Unit program
• 100% Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for you, your dependents, and spouse or registered domestic partner
• 100% Employer paid long term disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions to help you plan for your future
• Open Paid Time Off policy with a birthday day off and 11 holidays 
• Professional development reimbursement
• Cell Phone, Wellness, and Internet expense reimbursement, along with a subscription to the Calm App
• 100% fully paid parental leave for team members up to 22 weeks for the primary caregiver and 12 weeks for the secondary caregiver 
• Dog-friendly offices (LA and AZ) along with a $300 pet adoption reimbursement 

Qualified applicants should send resume to: kimberly@mediaalpha.com, REF: QT-26

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

MediaAlpha is committed to fostering, cultivating, and maintaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our philosophy and actions are built on the premise that as an employer and citizens of our communities, we can create opportunities for lasting change. 

Fair Chance

MediaAlpha will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local "Fair Chance" laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans in our application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at peopleops@mediaalpha.com or (213) 316-6256.