Lead Data Scientist

Impala Search; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading tech company in Hamburg is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to drive AI innovations in mobile advertising. You will lead a data science team, develop deep learning models for enhanced mobile monetization, and collaborate across different teams to optimize user engagement. The ideal candidate has extensive data science experience, including leadership in a fast-paced tech environment. This position offers relocation support, hybrid work flexibility, and a comprehensive vacation package.

Leistungen

Relocation support

Hybrid flexibility

30 vacation days

World-class office environment

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in data science, with 2+ years in leadership or mentorship role.
• Experience with deep learning in production environments.
• Comfort with large-scale data infrastructure.

Aufgaben

• Own development of advanced machine learning models.
• Lead a high-performing data science team.
• Collaborate with product, supply, and demand teams.
• Drive long-term strategy including experimentation.

Kenntnisse

Data science

Deep learning

Python

Large-scale data infrastructure

Machine learning

AdTech experience

Tools

AWS

Spark

Airflow

Kafka

Jobbeschreibung

Lead Data Scientist – Redefining Mobile Ad Personalisation at Scale

We’re hiring a Lead Data Scientist to take ownership of a cutting‑edge, high‑traffic AI‑driven advertising platform that’s reshaping the future of mobile monetisation.

This is your chance to build and scale deep learning models that process billions of requests daily; driving smarter targeting, better user experiences, and measurable growth for apps used by millions worldwide.

You’ll be an early stage team member, leading efforts to personalise game recommendations, dynamically price offers, and optimise engagement across a unique rewarded ad ecosystem. Expect to be hands‑on, lead a growing team, and shape the future of AI applications in mobile adtech.

What You’ll Do

• Own the development and deployment of advanced machine learning models (recommendation, pricing, classification) at massive scale
• Lead and grow a high‑performing data science team, fostering technical excellence and mentorship
• Collaborate across product, supply, and demand teams to balance advertiser, publisher, and user needs
• Drive long‑term strategy and planning, including experimentation, OKRs, and technical documentation
• Work with real‑time and batch pipelines powered by Spark, Kafka, S3, Airflow, and more

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years in data science, with 2+ years in a leadership or mentorship role
• Experience with deep learning in production environments (millions of predictions / day)
• Proficiency in Python and a deep understanding of applied ML / AI in a business context
• Comfort with large‑scale data infrastructure and tooling (AWS, Airflow, Spark, etc.)
• Bonus : AdTech experience, or a background in real‑time personalisation / recommendation systems

Why Join?

• Own one of the fastest‑growing ad products in mobile
• Join a diverse, international team backed by a major global investor
• Enjoy relocation support, hybrid flexibility, 30 vacation days, and a world‑class office environment

If this sounds like the kind of role that inspires and excites you, please apply!