Principal Data Scientist

2 Months ago • 10 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Principal Data Scientist, you will provide technical leadership and strategic direction for the data science practice. You will focus on creating new business opportunities leveraging innovative data science technologies and approaches, mentor and guide senior data scientists, drive best practices for code development, and lead the evaluation and implementation of new data science models and technologies. Your role involves gathering insights from end-users, collaborating with the development team, and contributing to the technical strategy and execution of data science initiatives. This role involves presenting to business leaders and communicating effectively with highly technical leadership teams.
Must have:
  • 10 years of hands-on work experience in data science.
  • Experience in data science modelling to solve business problems.
  • Experience translating business questions into investigative projects.
  • Ability to present to business leaders and communicate effectively.
  • Understanding of AI Models, Large Language Models, and AI specialized infrastructure.
Good to have:
  • Experience in the advertising or ad-tech industry.
  • Set-up and ensure continuous improvement of MLOps & CI/CD processes.
Perks:
  • Hybrid work environment
  • New hire orientation with job-specific onboarding and training
  • Internal and global mobility opportunities
  • Competitive healthcare benefits
  • Bonus and performance incentives
  • Generous annual PTO paid parental leave
  • Employee resource groups

Job Details

Role: Principal Data Scientist

Location: Bengaluru 

What you’ll do 

We’re MiQ, a global programmatic media partner for marketers and agencies. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, so you will be too. No matter the role or the location, we’re all united in the vision to lead the programmatic industry and make it better. 

As a Principal Data Scientist in our data science department, you’ll have the chance to:

  • Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for the data science practice across multiple product teams.
  • Focus on creating new business opportunities leveraging innovative data science technologies and approaches to solve complex business problems
  • Drive end-user usage and consumption of Data Science solutions while also striving for technical excellence.
  • Mentor and guide senior data scientists and engineers, fostering technical growth and excellence within the team.
  • Driving best practices across teams for - code development, code versioning, unit tests, testing strategies, pipeline architecture, model development & deployment, use of cloud applications, use of AI/ML platforms.
  • Lead the evaluation and implementation of new data science models, platforms, and technologies to enhance the organization's capabilities.

Who are your stakeholders? 

Internal Consumer/Stakeholders:

  • End Users (Account Managers / Traders / Sales / Analysts): Gather insights into business challenges and user feedback to propose solutions and features for enhanced user experience.
  • Development Team: Collaborate with Technology Managers to foster technical excellence in product development, ensuring the creation of robust, proven, scalable, data science-driven, and high-impact solutions.

What you’ll bring  

  • Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, Physics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
  • 10 years of hands-on work experience in data science modelling to solve product or business problems.
  • Experience translating product and business questions into clearly framed investigative projects, performing statistical analysis, and coding (e.g., Python, R, SQL)
  • Ability to present to business leaders and communicate effectively with highly technical leadership teams.
  • Understanding of AI Models, Large Language Models, and AI specialized infrastructure especially as it relates to AI trends and enablers within businesses.
  • Candidates with the ability to set-up and ensure continuous improvement of MLOps & CI/CD processes will be preferred.
  • Experience in the advertising or ad-tech industry will be a plus.

We’ve highlighted some key skills, experience and requirements for this role. But please don’t worry if you don’t meet every single one. Our talent team strives to find the best people. They might see something in your background that’s a fit for this role or another opportunity at MiQ.  

If you have a passion for the role, please still apply.  

What impact will you create?

  • Lead the technical strategy and execution of data science initiatives that deliver significant impact across interdependent product lines.
  • Elevate the technical capabilities of the data science team by driving the adoption of advanced methodologies and best practices.
  • Ensure the rigor, quality, and ethical integrity of data science outputs across all product domains
  • Accelerate the experimentation of data science applications by developing rapid POC/MVP to drive business impact.

What’s in it for you? 

Our Center of Excellence is the very heart of MiQ, and it’s where the magic happens. It means everything you do and everything you create will have a huge impact on our entire global business.

MiQ is incredibly proud to foster a welcoming culture. We do everything possible to make sure everyone feels valued for what they bring. With global teams committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we’re always moving towards becoming an even better place to work. 

Values 

Our values are so much more than statements. They unite MiQers in every corner of the world. They shape the way we work and the decisions we make. And they inspire us to stay true to ourselves and to aim for better. Our values are there to be embraced by everyone so that we naturally live and breathe them. Just like inclusivity, our values flow through everything we do - no matter how big or small.

  • We do what we love - Passion
  • We figure it out - Determination
  • We anticipate the unexpected - Agility
  • We always unite - Unite
  • We dare to be unconventional - Courage

Benefits  

Every region and office has specific perks and benefits, but every person joining MiQ can expect: 

  • A hybrid work environment  
  • New hire orientation with job-specific onboarding and training
  • Internal and global mobility opportunities
  • Competitive healthcare benefits
  • Bonus and performance incentives
  • Generous annual PTO paid parental leave, with two additional paid days to acknowledge holidays, cultural events, or inclusion initiatives.
  • Employee resource groups are designed to connect people across all MiQ regions, drive action, and support our communities.

Apply today! 

Equal Opportunity Employer

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