Principal Data Scientist

About Sovrn

Every interesting company solves essential problems for other people. Sovrn is a Software and Data business that helps Open Web businesses remain independent. We help them understand their business better, operate more efficiently, and make and keep more money.

• We believe in the freedom and free flow of information.
• We believe the Open Web is the largest source of this information.
• We believe in helping Open Web businesses be and remain Independent.

Through Software products and Data solutions, we help our customers:

• Understand their business better, so they can make better decisions.
• Operate their business more efficiently, so they can invest in what matters most.
• Make (and Keep) more money, so they control their own destiny.

About the Role

The Principal of Data Science will lead and scale data science, driving ad targeting, bidding strategies, and audience-building innovation. The primary focus will be leveraging data to create predictive models and algorithms that enhance ad personalization while maintaining user privacy. This role requires deep machine learning and data analytics expertise to optimize Sovrn’s programmatic advertising capabilities. Collaboration with product, engineering, and commercial teams will be essential to ensure data-driven strategies align with business objectives.

What you’ll be doing: 

• Technical Modeling. Develop and implement predictive models and algorithms to optimize ad targeting and bidding strategies. Leverage machine learning and statistical modeling to build audience segments, ensuring personalized ad experiences. Ensure user privacy remains a top priority while developing advanced personalization techniques.
• Technical Leadership. Stay informed on emerging trends in machine learning, digital advertising, and data privacy regulations. Contribute to the overall data strategy to drive innovation in the digital media ecosystem. Provide strategic insights and recommendations based on deep ad tech and programmatic data analysis. 
• Collaboration: Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate data science models into production systems. Guide and mentor Data Scientists, fostering a culture of innovation and learning within the team.

A successful candidate will have: 

• 8+ years of experience in machine learning, statistical modeling, and data analytics, strongly focusing on digital advertising.
• Experience applying data science in ad tech, programmatic advertising, and the broader digital media ecosystem.
• Technical proficiency:
• Proficiency in Python programming
• Deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras)
• Cloud Computing platforms (AWS, GCP)
• MLOps Frameworks (Kubeflow, MLFlow)
• Demonstrated experience in developing and deploying machine learning models to solve business problems, particularly in the context of programmatic advertising or digital marketing.
• Comfort to collaborate with software engineers to understand complex systems and abstracted logs
• Strong communication and leadership abilities, with a track record of mentoring and developing data science talent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field.

Location: Boulder, Colorado #LI-Hybrid

We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable; and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of accountability and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. We expect you to learn new things in this role and encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we're looking for.

Sovrn Core Values: Candid, Customer Empathy, Learning, Scrappy, Second Order Thinking

Compensation and Benefits

The base pay range for this position is $190,000 to $215,000 annually. In addition to the base salary, the total compensation package includes bonus, equity, and benefits. Actual earnings may vary depending on the candidate's direct experience, skills, industry knowledge, and location.

Sovrn offers a full slate of benefits from competitive salaries, stock options, medical, dental, and vision coverage, short and long-term disability, life insurance, 11 paid holidays, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, and a paid parental leave program.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Sovrn is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be made to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. 

Recruitment Agencies

Sovrn does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or Sovrn employees. Sovrn is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.