Sr. Data Scientist, Programmatic Algorithms

New York, NY · Senior

$165,000 – $185,000

Listed on impact.com’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

This role involves designing and deploying machine learning models to optimize pricing, yield, and inventory allocation in a programmatic advertising marketplace. It suits experienced ML engineers and data scientists who thrive on full-stack ownership, from data pipelines and feature engineering through production inference and experimentation, and who understand marketplace economics alongside statistical rigor.

Our summary, not impact.com’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

What they ask for

Required

5+ years data science, ML engineering, or quantitative research
2+ years building and deploying ML models in programmatic advertising or ad tech
Understanding of programmatic auction mechanics (RTB, header bidding, floor pricing)
Proven ability to deploy models to production with real-time inference and monitoring
Experience designing data pipelines and feature stores for high-volume, low-latency systems
Strong Python and SQL proficiency
Experience with ML libraries and large-scale data tools
Ability to handle real-time feature serving and model deployment
Knowledge of causal inference and experiment design in delayed-feedback environments
Strong communication of technical tradeoffs to non-technical stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Nice to have

Direct experience with SSP, DSP, or exchange-side yield optimization
Knowledge of auction theory and optimal reserve pricing
Experience with contextual bandits, multi-armed bandits, or reinforcement learning
Familiarity with online learning and adaptive algorithms
Knowledge of privacy-preserving ML techniques
GCP tools experience (BigQuery, Vertex AI, Dataflow, Pub/Sub)
Experience with supply forecasting or inventory management in programmatic
Familiarity with affiliate marketing or partnership ecosystems
Master's or PhD degree