Senior Data Scientist - Adtech

Truecaller; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

30 days of paid vacation

Flexible hours

Private health insurance

Parental leave

Phone reimbursement

Wellness allowance

Access to Udemy

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to work on ad tech solutions that enhance communication efficiency. The candidate should have 5+ years in Data Science, strong Python and SQL skills, and knowledge of machine learning algorithms. The role involves analyzing large datasets to drive product strategy and improve customer experiences. This position offers an attractive compensation package, a flexible work environment, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Data Science OR relevant PhD + 1 year of industry experience.
• Knowledge of machine learning algorithms.
• Experience with data analysis tools.
• Programming knowledge in Python with excellent SQL skills.
• Hands-on experience with Python data science libraries.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data.
• Tackle business problems using advanced analytical techniques.
• Collaborate with teams to evaluate metrics and user behavior.
• Advise product strategy with data insights.

Skills

Machine learning algorithms

Analytical and quantitative problem-solving

Python programming

SQL skills

Data modeling

Education

5+ years of experience in Data Science or relevant PhD + 1 year of industry experience

Tools

Jupyter

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

BigQuery

Job description

Overview

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Hello, Truecaller is calling you from Bangalore, India! Ready to pick up?

Our goal is to make communication smarter, safer, and more efficient, while building trust across the world. With our roots in Sweden and a global reach, we deliver smart services that create meaningful social impact. We are committed to protecting you from fraud, harassment, scam calls, and unwanted messages, so you can focus on the conversations that matter.

We at the Ads Team and Ads Product are focused on making Ads more meaningful and relevant to users and driving marketing objectives for partners/advertisers. Ads is one of the primary ways Truecaller monetizes the app, and plays a critical role in driving Truecaller revenues.

Mission - The Ads team is responsible for monetizing Truecaller inventory through ads by offering targeted advertising solutions to our demand partners.

We operate at planetary scale, processing hundreds of terabytes of data daily and petabytes of data monthly, supporting billions of ad requests and impressions every day.

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Data Scientist, you will collect, organize, analyze, and interpret Truecaller data to inform roadmaps, business plans, and customer experience improvements.
• Proactively tackle novel business problems using advanced analytical techniques and tools to extract insights from large and complex datasets.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and platform teams to identify and follow up on metrics, evaluate A/B tests and user behavior, and derive product insights.
• Work independently and on multiple projects, identifying opportunities for improvement and advising BU product strategy and management with data insights.

What you bring in

• 5+ years of experience in Data Science OR relevant PhD + 1 year of industry experience.
• Knowledge of machine learning algorithms across regression, classification, clustering, probability networks, association rules, deep neural networks, and reinforcement learning.
• Extensive experience with analytical and quantitative problem-solving.
• Experience with analysis tools such as Jupyter and libraries (open source or commercial).
• Programming knowledge in Python with excellent SQL skills.
• Hands-on experience with Python data science libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Matplotlib/Seaborn).
• Familiarity with ML lifecycle tools such as Kubeflow and MLflow is a strong plus.
• Experience in data modeling on BigQuery, Hive/Spark/Hadoop/Kafka ecosystem.
• Knowledge of database modeling and data warehousing principles.

The impact you will create

• Apply cutting-edge machine learning algorithms and statistical models to uncover insights from large datasets.
• Construct predictive models using historical data to forecast trends with accuracy and precision.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data to enable smarter ways of working and decision making.
• Create visual interpretations from data and explain graphs and charts with insightful notes.
• Analyze user data to assist product development in presenting data effectively.
• Collaborate with other BUs to identify problems and develop data-driven solutions.
• Support management in identifying, measuring, and following up on key metrics.
• Provide regular, accurate statistical reports and objective insights to influence decisions.
• Ensure data quality and actively clean data to maintain relevance and accuracy.
• Stay up to date on external market and data research and incorporate external data points for added value.

It would be great if you also have

• Data science background in digital advertising/marketing analytics or ad-tech is a strong plus; familiarity with GCP and BigQuery is a plus.
• Experience with data science best practices, design patterns, and SOLID principles.
• Hands-on experience building large-scale platforms and services using Scala, Kafka, and NoSQL stores.
• Experience with GCP or other public clouds.
• Good English skills, both oral and written.

Life at Truecaller

Behind the code: https://www.instagram.com/lifeattruecaller/

We will fill the position as soon as we find the right candidate, so please send your application as soon as possible. A background check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process.

This position is based in Bangalore, India.

We only accept applications in English.

What we offer

• A smart, talented and agile team: An international team with ~35 nationalities across locations and time zones.
• A great compensation package: Competitive salary, 30 days of paid vacation, flexible hours, private health insurance, parental leave, phone reimbursement, Udemy access, and wellness allowance.
• Great tech tools: Choose your computer and phone within budget.
• Office life: Office-first with collaboration, daily meals, snacks, and team activities.

Come as you are: Truecaller is diverse, equal and inclusive. We welcome all backgrounds and experiences.