Data Scientist

What You'll Do:

• Analytical Ownership of ML Systems: Take analytical ownership of SmartSwitching, Criteo’s internal traffic-shaping algorithm that influences product performance and revenue

• Research: Conduct research to improve the efficiency of SmartSwitching through data analysis and offline tests

• Feature Recommendations: Provide data-driven insights and recommendations for feature enhancements or new feature development based on analytical findings

• A/B Testing and Validation: Design and execute A/B tests to validate new feature performance and their impact on revenue metrics

• Collaborate with Product Teams: Partner with the product team to identify business needs and translate them into actionable data science insights

• Support Development Teams: Assist development teams by providing analytical guidance for the implementation of suggested algorithm improvements
  
  

  What You’ll not Do?
  

• Write Production-Level Code: You will not be responsible for writing production-grade code

• Develop ML Algorithms: The role does not involve developing new machine learning algorithms from scratch

• Handle Support or Ad-Hoc Requests: You will not be working on support tickets or addressing unplanned, ad-hoc requests

Who You Are:

• At least 3 years of experience in Data Science

• Analytical Mindset: Ability to approach complex problems logically and strategically

• Strong Understanding of Statistics and Machine Learning: Familiarity with statistical methods and the practical application of machine learning algorithms

• Programming Experience: Proficiency in Python and SQL for data analysis, modeling, and querying

• Self-Motivation: Demonstrates initiative to pursue projects with minimal supervision

• Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate findings and collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product and marketing)

• Fluent English

Preferred qualifications

• Background: Holds a degree (BS or higher) in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related disciplines

• Math Competitions: Has participated in or excelled in mathematics competitions, indicating strong problem-solving abilities

• Experience with Large-Scale Data: Proven experience in handling and analyzing complex, large-scale data sets

• Industry-specific expertise: Experience in online advertising (e.g., Real-Time Bidding, MarTech) is a plus

We acknowledge that many candidates may not meet every single role requirement listed above. If your experience looks a little different from our requirements but you believe that you can still bring value to the role, we’d love to see your application!​

Who We Are:

Criteo is the global commerce media company that enables marketers and media owners to deliver richer consumer experiences and drive better commerce outcomes through its industry leading Commerce Media Platform.

At Criteo, our culture is as unique as it is diverse. From our offices around the world or from home, our incredible team of 3,600 Criteos collaborates to develop an open and inclusive environment. We seek to ensure that all of our workers are treated equally, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on race, gender identity, gender, sexual orientation, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, political opinion, pregnancy, migrant status, ethnicity, marital or family status, or other protected characteristics at all stages of the employment lifecycle including how we attract and recruit, through promotions, pay decisions, benefits, career progression and development. We aim to ensure employment decisions and actions are based solely on business-related considerations and not on protected characteristics. As outlined in our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, we strictly forbid any kind of discrimination, harassment, mistreatment or bullying towards colleagues, clients, suppliers, stakeholders, shareholders, or any visitors of Criteo. All of this supports us in our mission to power the world’s marketers with trusted and impactful advertising encouraging discovery, innovation and choice in an open internet.

Why Join Us:

At Criteo, we take pride in being a caring culture and are committed to providing our employees with valuable benefits that support their physical, emotional and financial wellbeing, their interests and the important life events. We aim to create a place where people can grow and learn from each other while having a meaningful impact. We want to set you up for success in your job, and an important part of that includes comprehensive perks & benefits. Benefits may vary depending on the country where you work and the nature of your employment with Criteo. When determining compensation, we carefully consider a wide range of job-related factors, including experience, knowledge, skills, education, and location. These factors can cause your compensation to vary.