Data Science Manager

Role & responsibilities As a Principal Data Scientist in our AdTech team, youll drive innovation in our advertising platform using advanced machine learning and statistical methods. Youll tackle complex problems in real-time bidding, ad ranking optimization, budget efficiency, and performance measurement that directly impact our businesss bottom line. This role requires technical excellence and business acumen and youll collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform data insights into actionable strategies that enhance our advertising ecosystem. Preferred candidate profile B.Tech in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field with at least 6+ years of experience in AI/ML research. Experience in auction theory, predictive modelling, causal inference, and reinforcement learning. Expertise in PyTorch or TensorFlow, and proficiency in Python as well as big data technologies. History of mentoring junior data scientists, and comfortable in driving multiple problem statements. Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Design and develop sophisticated bidding, budget pacing and other algorithms that optimize ad spend or ROI. Create frameworks and experimental design to measure ad effectiveness and ROI. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate business requirements into efficient AI/ML solutions. Communicate long-term roadmap, insights and recommendations to tech and business leadership. Mentor junior data scientists and provide technical guidance. Lead research initiatives in machine learning, auction theory and advertising technology.. Adtech domain experience is mandatory.