Join Verve Group | Staff Data Scientist Opportunity

Who We Are

Verve Group has developed a pioneering, privacy-centric approach for purchasing and monetizing advertising. Our ecosystem combines demand and supply technologies, leveraging data, media, and tech to ensure outstanding results for advertisers and publishers alike. With 13 offices globally, we cater to progressive advertising clients, commanding the trust of over 90 of the top 100 US advertisers, 4,000 publishers worldwide, and leading demand-side platforms. Verve Group is a proud subsidiary of Media and Games Invest (MGI). Learn more at .

About The Job

We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Data Scientist to lead our Data Science initiatives. In this role, you will collaborate with product and engineering teams, driving the transformation of prototypes into impactful solutions. You will spearhead our audience-focused Data Science team and work closely with Machine Learning Engineers.

Project Focus Include:

• (ID-less, on-device behavioral targeting)
• (contextual targeting solution)

What You Will Do

• Lead the cleaning, preprocessing, and analysis of complex datasets to derive actionable insights
• Develop and deploy advanced machine learning algorithms and statistical models
• Oversee the evaluation of model performance, driving iterative improvements in accuracy and efficiency
• Communicate insights and recommendations effectively through compelling visualizations and presentations
• Uphold coding standards to produce high-quality, maintainable code
• Collaborate with platform/runtime data teams to ensure the delivery of top-tier solutions
• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders and project managers
• Architect robust ML systems and frameworks
• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation
• Lead a distributed team of Data Scientists

Requirements

What You Will Bring

• 7+ years of experience delivering impactful data science solutions in production, covering design and implementation across backend, data, and ML domains
• Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in a quantitative field (e.g., applied mathematics, statistics, engineering, computer science)
• Expertise in developing and supporting high-performance distributed systems
• Deep understanding of statistical modeling and machine learning techniques
• Strong proficiency in Python, with extensive experience in relational and non-relational databases (e.g., BigQuery, PostgreSQL, ScyllaDB, Redis)
• Proven track record in cloud computing platforms such as GCP and AWS (including Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with ML Ops tools, common data science libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), CI/CD pipelines, and version control (e.g., GitHub)
• Proficiency in SQL, PySpark, and Scikit-learn, plus desirable experience in Airflow/Spark, Jupyter, and deep learning frameworks
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling complex challenges
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and drive results independently

What We Offer

• Be part of a top privacy-first omnichannel ad platform and gaming company
• Join a multicultural team (55+ nationalities) dedicated to advancing advertising
• Work with some of the industry's most experienced professionals and continuously grow
• Learn and evolve in an empowering environment that values entrepreneurial actions
• Enjoy responsibility, independence, and impactful projects that contribute to Verve Group’s success
• Benefit from 3 Wellness days per year to support your well-being (beginning in Q1, after 90 days of employment)
• Enhance your skills with a yearly training budget and improve your language proficiency with German and/or English classes
• Participate in our Work and Travel Program (monthly raffle after 2 years of employment)
• Contribute to building a great team and enjoy our Employee Referral Bonus program