Data Scientist, Measurement & Causal ML (Python/PySpark)

Samba TV; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness offerings

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Samba TV in San Francisco is seeking a hands-on Data Scientist to lead complex modeling work for their audience sciences products. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of experience, expert-level skills in Python, and advanced knowledge of PySpark. Responsibilities include designing measurement models and coding production-quality solutions. The role also emphasizes clear communication of methodologies and mentoring junior team members. The position offers a competitive salary, with benefits that include health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of professional data science experience with delivered models.
• Experience in building and optimizing data pipelines on billion-row datasets.
• Direct exposure to TV or digital viewership data.

Responsibilities

• Write and own production-quality Python code end-to-end.
• Design, build, and deploy measurement models and statistical frameworks.
• Communicate measurement methodologies and findings clearly.

Skills

Expert-level Python

Advanced PySpark

Statistics and ML

Experimental design

Clear communication

Ownership mindset

Causal ML methods

Multi-touch attribution

Education

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field

Tools

Databricks

Job description

Samba TV in San Francisco is seeking a hands-on Data Scientist to lead complex modeling work for their audience sciences products. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of experience, expert-level skills in Python, and advanced knowledge of PySpark. Responsibilities include designing measurement models and coding production-quality solutions. The role also emphasizes clear communication of methodologies and mentoring junior team members. The position offers a competitive salary, with benefits that include health insurance and retirement plans.