Data Scientist

Nexxen; Bellevue (KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Parental leave

Unlimited vacation

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Nexxen seeks a seasoned data science professional to join a team developing data-driven solutions with real impact. Based in Bellevue or New York, the role combines in-office collaboration with remote work three days a week in a hybrid schedule.

You will work with data science and engineering teams to design, implement, and deploy scalable ML pipelines, using Python, SQL and popular ML libraries. A strong growth mindset and proactive communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Education in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics or related technical field; 6+ years overall experience.
• 2+ years of work experience in creating data science-based solutions.
• Growth mindset and curiosity; willingness to learn new techniques and tools.
• Proactiveness and self-motivation; ability to work with minimal supervision and contribute beyond assignment.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills; ability to present findings clearly.
• Extensive experience with SQL, Python, and ML packages.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with data science teammates, engineers and product experts to develop data-based solutions with business impact.
• Contribute to design and deployment of scalable data science pipelines and models.
• Write scalable, clean code and participate in ML model development and evaluation.
• Present technical concepts and findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Implement and optimize machine learning workflows in production environments.

Skills

Python

SQL

Machine learning

Data analysis

Communication

Education

MS/PhD in CS/Engineering/Statistics/Mathematics

Tools

Spark/PySpark

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Keras

Job description

What you’ll do:

You will be an integral part of a team developing and deploying groundbreaking data-based solutions to complex problems. You’ll collaborate with data science teammates, talented engineers and product experts to produce solutions with direct impact on company performance.

This role will be based in the Bellevue or New York office. Our team follows a hybrid schedule working in-office three days a week and remotely for the rest. This is an exempt position.

Each day can be different here at Nexxen, but some of the things you can expect to be doing daily are:

Job Description

With experience in data science, machine learning, statistical modeling, and/or
deep learning you will bring a passion for problem-solving, turning data into
actionable insights, and collaboration with supporting teams.
Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, and other data science tools are essential.
Communicate technical concepts and findings to both technical/non-
technical team members
Collaborate with Engineering and Product teams to understand product
requirements and help create optimal/scalable solutions
Help design and implement scalable data science-based solutions, data
processing, and machine learning pipelines
Write scalable and clean code

What you’ll bring

Education in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a
related technical field with 6+ years of overall experience

2+ years of work experience in creating data science-based solutions

Genuine curiosity and a growth mindset – you actively seek out new
techniques, tools, and domains beyond your current role and can point to
concrete examples of self-directed learning

Proactiveness and self-motivation – you follow through on tasks without
needing close supervision, ask good questions when blocked, and look for
ways to contribute beyond your immediate assignment

Creative problem-solving and analytical skills with experience in statistical
analysis and hypothesis testing

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present complex data
findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Significant experience with SQL, Python, and machine learning packages
(e.g., sklearn, keras)

Experience in implementing machine learning pipelines

What we would like to see

MS/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics or a
related technical field
MarTech/AdTech experience preferred; expertise with AdTech SSPs is a
strong plus.
Experience in Neural Networks, Deep Learning, TensorFlow, and/or
PyTorch
Experience with Spark/PySpark
Experience with latency-sensitive scalable machine learning models

In support of pay transparency and equity, the minimum and maximum full-time annual base salary for this role is $160,000 - $200,000 the time of posting, with the potential of an incentive or bonus. While this is our reasonable expectation this is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, education, certifications, responsibility, and geographic location. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. We offer a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, parental leave, unlimited vacation, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available will vary depending on the state, start date, and employment type. Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to answer any questions you may have.