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Research Scientist – Statistical Learning and Experimentation Responsibilities:
Identify specific, high-impact opportunities to build new and improve existing advertising and commerce solutions
Design and prototype new algorithms, optimization methods, and system architectures with a focus on deep learning (retrieval, ranking, recommender systems), experimentation and inference systems
Build cross-functional relationships to shape long-term roadmaps with a balance of scientific rigor and strategic considerations
Learn new tools, systems and languages quickly as required by the particular project you are working on
Develop patent applications, white papers, conference presentations, and publications that are broadly appealing and accessible beyond a core scientific audience
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in a quantitative field such as statistics, computer science, physics, or computational social science, or MS/MA degree with 4+ additional years of relevant experience
First-author publications at peer-reviewed conferences (e.g. NeurIPS, ICML, JSM, KDD) or disciplinary journals
Expertise in statistics (particularly causal inference and Bayesian inference) or deep learning (particularly ranking, retrieval and recommender systems), including addressing challenges from incomplete, unrepresentative, and mislabeled data
Proficiency designing and implementing analytical and/or algorithmic solutions, tailored to particular business needs and tested on large data sets
Expertise in Python, Julia, or R
Proficiency in communicating analyses and establishing confidence among audiences who do not share your disciplinary background or training
Track record of product or systems innovation, and strategic focus
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