At TTD, the business problem is to develop metrics to quantify supply path efficiency and apply scalable data science modeling on large-scale datasets to improve the buying strategy.
Requirements
- Proficient in open-source languages
- Hands-on development of statistical models and solutions utilizing open-source tools and cloud computing platforms.
- Deep understanding of the foundations of statistics, applied mathematics, and experimentation.
- Proficiency in Python and Scala
- Hands-on experience running large-scale workloads on distributed computing clusters (e.g., EMR, Databricks), leveraging Spark to process big datasets.
- Experience with deep learning is a plus.
- Experience in programmatic advertising and/or real-time auctions is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Develop and apply causal inference methodologies to measure the efficiency of supply paths, leveraging techniques such as double machine learning, instrumental variables, propensity scoring, and synthetic control methods.
- Define success criteria for causal measurement and ensure that model insights translate into tangible business improvements.
- Design and analyze experiments (e.g., A/B tests) to validate model performance
- Develop algorithms and models to proactively detect and interpret shifts in inventory supply paths.
- Collaborate with product managers and engineers to integrate models into existing workflows, making outputs actionable and aligned with business objectives.
- Mentor junior data scientists, fostering growth, technical excellence, and knowledge-sharing across the team.
Other
- BS/MS with 6+ years of experience, or PhD with 4+ years of experience, in a data science role involving the full product lifecycle from ideation to production.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders, make architectural recommendations, drive effective execution, and measure outcomes.
- Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents
- Retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match
- Short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well-being benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, parental leave, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter, and around 13 paid holidays per year.
