Applied Researcher

eBay Canada Technology; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

eBay is seeking a Data Scientist to join its high-impact marketing team, responsible for enhancing algorithms that drive customer traffic. The position involves utilizing machine learning and optimization techniques to analyze vast datasets, impacting a multibillion-dollar business. Candidates with a strong educational background and expertise in data science are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid sabbatical

Maternal & paternal leave

Financial security plans

Qualifications

• PhD or MS required with strong programming skills in Python, Java, C, or Scala.
• Expertise in machine learning and data processing is essential.
• Strong analytical skills proven through publications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Aggregate and analyze large datasets to develop ML models.
• Design and implement solutions using advanced computer science technologies.
• Own live deployments to drive customer traffic to eBay.

Skills

Python

Deep Learning

NLP

Machine Learning

Big Data

Statistical modeling

Probabilistic Inference

Data engineering

Education

PhD or MS in computer science, engineering, or related field

Tools

Hadoop

Spark

SQL

Job description

At eBay were more than a global ecommerce leader were changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. Were committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.

Our customers are our compass authenticity thrives bold ideas are welcome and everyone can bring their unique selves to work every day. Were in this together sustaining the future of our customers our company and our planet.

Join a team of passionate thinkers innovators and dreamers and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.

Looking for a company that inspires passion courage and creativity where you can be on the team shaping the future of global commerce Want to shape how millions of people buy sell connect and share around the world If youre interested in joining a purpose driven community that is dedicated to crafting an ambitious and inclusive work environment join eBay a company you can be proud to be with.

Bring your passion for applied data science to a highimpact marketing team at eBay! eBay has consistently been the leader in market share of paid marketing partners like Google Bing Facebook and Pinterest. Are you interested in solving cutting edge research problems while impacting all eBay advertising channels

Does working with Big Data cloud computing largescale optimization probabilistic inference and machine learning excite you If you answered yes the Marketing Science team at eBay is the right place for you. We are looking for a motivated Data Scientist to join our team.

You will be directly responsible for improving eBays algorithms that drive customer traffic via Marketing channels. You will work on cuttingedge ML / optimization algorithms against one of the biggest datasets in the world. Youll work with worldclass data scientists and engineers. Youll solve problems that have a direct impact on a multibillion dollar business. Bring your ideas energy and dedication to reach and engage the next 100M eBay users.

We are developing personalization technologies and optimization strategies that have a direct impact on eBays customers as well as the companys bottom line. You will be expected to research stateoftheart machine learning algorithms optimization natural language processing text mining and other techniques and apply them to eBays marketing platforms. You will roll out your solutions to production analyze results offline and online and measure the impact.

Responsibilities

Aggregate huge amounts of data and information from large numbers of sources to discover patterns and create features necessary to build machine learning models that match eBays inventory with customers demand. Design and implement endtoend solutions using Machine Learning Optimization and other advanced computer science technologies and own live deployments to drive customer traffic to eBay.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS in computer science engineering or related field.
• Excellent understanding of computer science fundamentals data structures and algorithms. Strong programming skills (one or more of Python Java C / C Scala).
• Expertise in specialized areas such as Deep Learning NLP Statistical modeling Probabilistic Inference Machine Learning Data engineering Recommendation Systems.
• Experience in big data processing and analysis e.g. Hadoop SQL Spark Pyspark is required
• Knowledge of SQL is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills ability to work with large crossfunctional teams of technical and nontechnical members.
• Strong analytical and research skills proven through publications in reputed conferences / journals or supporting demonstration of innovation.
• Experience with site experimentation (A / B testing Time splicing)

Encouraged Experience

• PhD at least 3 years of industrial / professional experience (Not counting Internships or CoOps) working in a production environment in a related field.
• M.S. at least 45 years of industrial / professional experience (Not counting Internships or CoOps) working in a production environment in a related field.
• Experience with online advertising is a plus
• Proven Professional background in Software Engineering with a focus on Object Oriented Back End Development is a plus

Benefits are an essential part of your total compensation for the work you do every day. Whether youre single in a growing family or nearing retirement eBay offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefit programs to meet your needs. Including maternal & paternal leave paid sabbatical and plans to help ensure your financial security today and in the years ahead because we know feeling financially secure during your working years and through retirement is important.

Here at eBay we love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds perspectives and geographies. So being diverse and inclusive isnt just something we strive for it is who we are and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee you feel eBay is a place where no matter who you are you feel safe included and that you have the opportunity to bring your unique self to work. To learn about eBays Diversity & Inclusion click here : see the Talent Privacy Notice for information regarding how eBay handles your personal data collected when you use the eBay Careers website or apply for a job with eBay.

eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity veteran status and disability or other legally protected you have a need that requires accommodation please contact us at . We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBays commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities.

Key Skills

Intelligence Community Experience,Python,Spss,Microsoft Word,R,Regression Analysis,Windows,Stata,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Data Modeling,Writing Skills