Company at a Glance OpenX is focused on unleashing the full economic potential of digital media companies. We do this by making digital advertising markets and technologies that are designed to deliver optimal value to publishers and advertisers on every ad served across all screens.
At OpenX, we have built a team that is uniquely experienced in designing and operating high-scale ad marketplaces, and we are constantly on the lookout for thoughtful, creative executors who are as fascinated as we are about finding new ways to apply a blend of market design, technical innovation, operational excellence, and empathetic partner service to the frontiers of digital advertising.
OpenX is looking for a Data Science Director with experience in the ad tech programmatic ecosystem to lead the Machine Learning team within the Engineering organization. You will partner with a talented cross-functional team of scientists, engineers, product managers and business stakeholders to develop Machine Learning products to power OpenX's ad marketplaces business. The role, while remote, is schedule-centered in the US Eastern time zone.
\n Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop the ML vision and strategy, and partner with the Product team to develop and execute the ML team's roadmapGuide the development of ML products from inception to maturity under an aggressive timelineLead multiple teams of data scientists, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to foster their professional growth.Set clear goals and expectations for your teams, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality work.Innovate on ML models and algorithms, ensuring scalable and validated solutions.Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that encourages innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning Required Skills & QualificationsPh.D. in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research or related technical field with 10+ years of relevant experienceExperience in the ad tech programmatic ecosystem with an emphasis on buyer-facing productsStrong track record of developing ML products from inception to maturity with proven business impact under an aggressive timelineExtensive experience with ML techniques, particularly in the context of DNNs that integrate with high throughput, low-latency systemsStrong communication and presentation skills — proficient in analysis and summarization of the key points of a data set or experiment resultFluency in SQL and programming experience in Python Preferred Skills & QualificationsExperience working with a cloud platform like GCP / AWS / AzureFamiliarity with other programming languages such as Java and Golang
\n$212,500 - $250,000 a year
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, New York Fair Chance Act, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation. OpenX is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For applicants in New York, New Jersey, California, and Colorado, the base salary range is $212,500 - $250,000 per year + bonus + equity + benefits. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. The salary range may differ in other states. A summary of our benefits, which include medical, dental, vision, 401k, equity and more, can be viewed here: https://www.openx.com/company/careers/ A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. \nOpenX VALUES Our five company values form a solid bedrock serving to define us as a group and guide the company. Our values remind us that how we do things often matters as much as what we do.
WE ARE ONE We are one team. There are no exceptions. We are a group of strong and diverse individuals unified by a shared mission. We embrace challenges and win together as a team. We respect and care about our colleagues and cultivate an inclusive culture
WE ARE CUSTOMER CENTRIC We innovate on behalf of our customers. We understand, respect, and listen carefully to our customers. We build great products to solve our customers' problems. We manage our customers' expectations clearly and honestly. We are a trusted partner to all of our customers - we act with integrity at all times. We care.
OPENX IS OURS We are all owners of OpenX
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WE ARE AN OPEN BOOK We understand and respect what each of us does. We are eager to teach and share what we know with others, both internally and externally. We are eager to learn from others and we ask questions internally and externally.
WE EVOLVE FAST We take responsible risks and own and learn from our mistakes. We recognize and repeat success. We actively seek out and provide constructive feedback. We adapt quickly and embrace change. We tackle growth and learning with real urgency. We are endlessly curious.
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Effective Date: April 18, 2024