Senior Data Scientist

DuckDuckGo; Las Palmas de Gran Canaria; Presencial; USD 179.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

DuckDuckGo is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their Data Science Functional Team. In this role, you will build machine learning models and conduct statistical analyses to enhance data processes. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience and advanced programming skills, particularly in Python and SQL. This position offers a competitive salary of $178,500 annually, along with stock options and a commitment to employee wellbeing.

Servicios

Paid parental leave

Office setup allowance

Co-working allowances

Formación

• 7+ years of experience in Data Science.
• Ability to lead and collaborate on complex projects.
• Advanced programming experience, preferably in Python.

Responsabilidades

• Build machine learning models and conduct statistical analyses.
• Collaborate across teams to drive impact through experiments.
• Focus on key metrics like searches, installs, and revenue.

Conocimientos

Data wrangling

Machine learning

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Collaboration

Herramientas

Python

SQL

Jupyter

Redshift

BigQuery

Descripción del empleo

Join us to apply for the Senior Data Scientist role at DuckDuckGo.

Who We Are

Your team and role

Within the Data Science Functional Team, you'll build machine learning models, conduct statistical analyses, and improve our data processes using tools like Python, Jupyter, and SQL. Recent projects include:

1. Deploying fast categorization models for search queries
2. Grading the relevancy of advertisements at scale

As a Senior Data Scientist, you'll work directly with product and business objectives, including our search engine, instant answers, and revenue optimization. You'll collaborate across teams and drive impact through experiments, validating directions, and building trust through data, focusing on key metrics like searches, installs, and revenue.

About You

• 7+ years of experience in Data Science
• Ability to lead and collaborate on high-impact, complex projects from proposal through post-mortem
• Skills to wrangle vague problems, propose innovative solutions, and execute with a metrics-driven focus
• Advanced programming experience, preferably in Python
• Proficiency in SQL, query optimization, and familiarity with columnar databases (e.g., Redshift, Clickhouse, BigQuery, Druid)
• Experience building data visualizations and dashboards

Compensation

178,500 USD annually plus stock options. Compensation is consistent across professional levels, regardless of location or team, with transparent salary structures.

Benefits & Support

Our Team Member Support Guide details our commitment to wellbeing, including paid parental leave, office setup, and co-working allowances.

Hiring Process

We believe hiring is a two-way street. Learn how we help you get to know DuckDuckGo, envision your future role, and understand our hiring process.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

DuckDuckGo provides equal opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We ensure our hiring process is accessible; contact us at for accommodations.

Additional Notes

• Meetings on camera are required
• Travel at least twice a year for team events
• Flexible work with an average of 40 hours/week
• Background check required
• By applying, you confirm the accuracy of your information and understand the consequences of false information
• Senior Level: Mid-Senior
• Type: Full-time
• Function: Engineering and IT
• Industry: Software Development

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