Join NBCUniversal as a Sr. Lead Data Scientist

Company Description

At NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation, we create world-class content that spans film, television, streaming, and more, brought to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We manage top entertainment and news brands like NBC, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium streaming service. Our Universal Studios sectors produce premier filmed entertainment while our theme parks offer globally-renowned attractions. Here, we encourage you to be your authentic self, supported by our strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and corporate social responsibility.

Job Description: Sr. Lead Data Scientist

As a vital part of our Decision Sciences team within the Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) portfolio, you will be instrumental in developing analytical solutions across various aspects of NBCU’s video streaming services. This includes dynamic pricing, messaging optimization, CRM solutions, and assessing customer value. Utilize advanced data science methodologies such as causal uplift modeling, contextual and non-contextual bandits, experimentation, and Generative AI (LLMs) to innovate and enhance our media platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop projects utilizing machine learning, causal uplift modeling, and Gen AI techniques.
• Mentor team members, ensuring best practices in code quality and project management.
• Work closely with stakeholders to translate business needs into robust data-driven solutions.
• Conduct rigorous validation and performance testing of analytical models.
• Build and manage production systems for real-time machine learning prediction and data processing pipelines.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, or Economics.
• 3-5 years of experience in data science with a proven record of deploying successful machine learning models.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data visualization tools.
• Experience with Google Cloud, batch job processes, and ML model deployment.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong collaboration skills, working effectively across teams to deploy data solutions that impact key performance indicators.
• Experience with digital analytics platforms and implementing end-to-end data projects.

This hybrid role is based out of our office, requiring a minimum of three days on-site per week. It comes with competitive salaries in the range of $165,000-$190,000, alongside bonuses, long-term incentives, comprehensive benefits, and various perks.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NBCUniversal is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, and other federally protected characteristics.

Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans are encouraged to apply and may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application process.

Explore this unique opportunity to join a leader in entertainment and media. Apply today to become part of NBCUniversal, where we strive to include everyone and inspire you to thrive!