Growth Data Scientist

Smadex SLU; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities to Barcelona HQ

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Learning and training opportunities

Job summary

Smadex is seeking a full-time Data Analyst/Data Scientist in Austin, TX. The role involves deep dives into complex datasets and collaboration with technical teams to enhance advertising performance. Candidates should possess over 3 years of analytic experience, a degree in a quantitative field, and proficiency in Python and SQL. Strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of the ad-tech industry are favorable. Benefits include a competitive compensation package and potential for travel to the Barcelona HQ for team-building activities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Data Analyst / Data Scientist.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to run analysis and articulate recommendations.
• Proven working knowledge of analytic methodologies for data evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Dive deep into complex datasets to extract actionable insights.
• Partner with teams to drive rigorous analysis and identify performance opportunities.
• Influence product and ML strategies based on market insights and performance data.

Skills

Data Analysis

Python

SQL

Problem-solving

Communication

Statistical concepts

Ad-tech knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in a Quantitative Field

Job description

Smadex is a leading advertising technology company founded in Barcelona in 2010 and sold to American-based and stock-listed Entravision in 2018 (NYSE::EVC). We are one of the top mobile ad-tech companies in the world and the largest Demand Side Platform (DSP) based in Europe, with our revenues over +$100M and consistently growing +40% YoY over the past years. And with an incredible 100% growth last year.

Our mission is to continue to improve our ad-tech platform, especially the core of it, our algorithms, to help our clients achieve their programmatic advertising campaign goals. We want to give our employees a job they’ll love, where they will be challenged to improve results through real‑life engineering and data analysis and where everyone’s implication has an impact.

This is a full-time position based in Austin, TX

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Dive deep into complex datasets, covering the behavior of millions of users and apps worldwide, to extract actionable learnings that inform high‑level strategy and stakeholder understanding
• Partner with business and technical teams to drive rigorous analysis and testing, identifying key opportunities to maximize the performance and effectiveness of Smadex campaigns.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to channel market insights and performance data into our roadmap, directly influencing Product and ML strategies to enhance our platform's capabilities.

Skills and requirements:

• +3 years of experience as a Data Analyst / Data Scientist
• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in a Quantitative Field (Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Sciences)
• Strong problem‑solving skills, ability to formulate questions, run analysis to articulate a recommendation
• Proven working knowledge of Python, SQL and large data sets, understanding of analytic methodologies for data evaluation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present analysis and conclusions
• Strong knowledge and experience of statistical concepts and hypothesis testing
• Knowledge of the ad‑tech industry is a plus

Please note that we do NOT provide VISA sponsorship. Candidates without a work authorization to work in the U.S. won’t be considered.

What is in it for you:

• Be part of a leading, fast‑growing, innovative company shaping the future of mobile advertising
• Join a highly motivated and young team
• Possibility of traveling to the Barcelona HQ for collaboration and team‑building activities after your first year
• Great compensation package tailored to the U.S. market
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits plans
• Exposure to leading global app publishers and media partners in the digital advertising industry
• Learning and training opportunities to grow your career