Data Scientist III at InMobi

Short Description:

The Senior Data Scientist at InMobi Bangalore drives model development and experiments, impacting mobile tech. Seeking 7+ years in Ad Tech, strong Python/R, big data, and cloud expertise for agile model deployment and problem-solving, influencing product design, and leading AI innovations.

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About InMobi:

InMobi Group is dedicated to enabling intelligent, mobile-first experiences for both enterprises and consumers. Across its diverse businesses in advertising, marketing, data, and content platforms, InMobi is redefining consumer experiences in a world of connected devices. Recognized on the 2018 and 2019 CNBC Disruptor 50 list, as well as Fast Company's 2018 World's Most Innovative Companies, InMobi Group is at the forefront of innovation.

About the InMobi Family:

Consistently listed among India's "Great Places to Work" since 2017, InMobi's culture serves as our guiding star, empowering us to tackle grand challenges, solve intricate problems, and embrace new opportunities. InMobians are passionate, driven, creative, and fun-loving. We value ownership and are results-focused. We invite you to free yourself, think big, and pursue your passions.

What We Offer:

At InMobi, your work will have an immediate impact on the company and our products. The work you do will be mission-critical for InMobi, optimizing tech operations and collaborating with highly capable and ambitious peers. We provide sustenance for your body, soul, and mind, with daily meals, gym and yoga classes, state-of-the-art training and tools, cocktails on Thursdays, and a fun work environment on Funky Fridays. We even allow you to bring your children and pets to work.

The InMobi Story:

At InMobi, we thrive on tackling monumental challenges. Establishing a new company in 2007 was no ordinary feat. We navigated through a recession, witnessed the birth of the iPhone, and ignited a revolution. Mobile advertising was in its infancy, limited to SMS, and securing venture capital funding in India was a formidable challenge for four individuals. But fueled by passion, foresight, and conviction, InMobi carved its path, reshaping how consumers interact with their phones. Today, our innovations have fostered a thriving app economy where consumers spend an average of 4.2 hours per day on mobile devices.

Over fourteen years, our end-to-end advertising software platform and connected content and commerce experiences have emerged as a powerful engine for growth, igniting audiences, fostering genuine connections, and diversifying revenue for companies worldwide. Our global team of InMobians is eager to continue discovering and developing transformative technologies that shape people, businesses, and society.

About Us:

InMobi leads the way in providing content, monetization, and marketing technologies that drive growth across industries worldwide. Our end-to-end advertising software platform and connected content and commerce experiences activate audiences, forge real connections, and enhance revenue for businesses everywhere. Operating from Singapore, InMobi maintains a substantial presence in San Mateo and Bangalore, with operations in various locations worldwide.

Our Purpose:

InMobi creates transformative mobile experiences and software platforms that positively impact people, businesses, and societies globally. We believe our innovations, rooted in artificial intelligence, commerce, and the creator economy, will revolutionize how consumers utilize their mobile devices. Our mission is to fuel our customers' growth through innovative content and commerce experiences, empowering them to activate their audiences and create meaningful connections.

Position Summary:

Every day, there are 8 billion interactions with our recommendations. That's 5 million per minute! Our models and experiments yield astonishing results rapidly. Our learning loop measures in hours and minutes, making this one of the fastest model-learning environments globally. Our infrastructure enables scalable and rapid model deployment. As data scientists, we collaborate closely with our engineering colleagues to facilitate model deployment. Coupled with an expanding variable set comprising hundreds of features (and counting), this is a fertile environment for building, experimenting, refining, and achieving real impact with your models. When models succeed, the bottom-line impact on our teams is immediate, and the value of your work becomes apparent very quickly.

The Experience You'll Need:

• The foundational requirement is a strong mathematical aptitude and proficiency in data science languages and tools like Python or Apache Spark.
• Proficiency in big data processing and cloud computing is essential in this environment.
• We welcome diverse academic backgrounds, provided you have the aptitude to think and problem-solve like a data scientist. Our team comprises individuals from various academic fields, including engineering, mathematics, computer science, physics, economics, and social sciences.
• A bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, Analytics, or Data Science.
• At least 7 years of experience in the Ad Tech industry, working in Data Science teams, applying algorithms and techniques from Machine Learning, Statistics, Time Series, or other domains to solve real-world problems, especially on large datasets.
• Proficiency in software programming and statistical platforms such as R and Python.
• Comfortable with the big data ecosystem, with experience in Apache Spark being a plus.
• Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Strong technical and business communication skills, with the ability to present technical ideas to business counterparts effectively.
• Experience in the Gaming business is a significant advantage.
• Possess a high degree of curiosity and the ability to rapidly learn new subjects and systems.

The Impact You'll Make:

• You will lead the data science efforts for the IDI (Identity, Data Infrastructure and Intelligence) Platform at InMobi. This involves project ideation, conceptualization, solution design, measurement, solution iteration, coaching, deployment, and post-deployment management.
• Your role includes designing, developing, and testing product experiments. You'll guide the team in practical experiments, product design, model development, and model evaluation, with an emphasis on agility and rapid iteration to deliver go-to-market ready products.
• Hands-on analysis of data, model design, model development, and problem-solving will be integral to your role.
• Our team encourages thought leadership in the sector, promoting the authoring of blogs, commentary, and case studies published on the InMobi blog. We also support team members to speak at industry conferences and represent InMobi's work.
• You'll learn to design and build models for specific business problems. Before that, you'll be responsible for identifying areas where AI can provide the most significant business impact. You'll learn how to anchor model design in the business context and end-user needs, connecting model impact to measurable business outcomes.
• You'll work in a multi-functional team environment, collaborating with a diverse group of individuals from engineering, product, business, campaign management, and creative development.
• You'll have the opportunity to experiment with multiple algorithms, learn from launching and reviewing their performance, and adapt them to specific business challenges. Our environment facilitates this at a rapid pace.
• Model design will demand creativity, as one size doesn't fit all. Our models must be tailored to address specific problems and be adaptable in dynamic environments.
• We're an innovative company, and we offer various opportunities to showcase your thought leadership, whether through products, research papers, or conferences. There are plenty of chances for you to shine.

Location: Bangalore

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