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Senior Data Scientist (Programmatic)

Remote, Madrid·Added 4 months ago

This job was published 4 months ago

Smadex

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Overview

Job details

Permanent contract
Per the ad.
Fully remote
Per the ad.
A relocation package
Help with the move, per the ad.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Smadex doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Have 3+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
University degree
“Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a Quantitative Field (Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science).” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Integrate a highly motivated, young and dynamic team
Great compensation package
Top location at the heart of Barcelona with a rooftop terrace, Barbecue, and a fully stocked fridge
Great work-life balance: work from home (2 days per week), flexible hours
Meal vouchers - Ticket Restaurant monthly allowance
Monthly gym allowance: Choose between DiR and Wellhub
LinkedIn Learning and training opportunities
Monthly TGIF events
Regular team-building events
Fun and friendly work environment with talented marketers and engineers from over 40 countries
And more!

Visa & relocation

Candidates based in Barcelona, or willing to relocate, will be highly preferred.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Skills and requirements:

3+ years of experience as a Data Analyst / Data Scientist within the programmatic sector (SSP, DSP, MMP)
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a Quantitative Field (Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science).
Strong problem-solving skills, ability to formulate questions, run analysis to articulate a recommendation.
Proven working knowledge of Python, SQL and large data sets, understanding of analytic methodologies for data evaluation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present analysis and conclusions.
Strong knowledge and experience of statistical concepts and hypothesis testing.

Nice to have

Knowledge of the ad-tech industry is a plus.

The role

We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to work closely with the ML and Product teams. The candidate should be communicative and analytical, in order to answer the complex questions that Product and Campaign performance are facing. For this purpose we use tons of data available to get powerful insights to resolve them, creating effective strategies to help improve the Smadex platform!

What you'll do

Your tasks and responsibilities:

Analyze large, complex data sets containing the behaviour of millions of mobile users and Apps worldwide to influence Product & ML strategies.
Working cross-functionally with business and technical teams to support product performance.
Develop dashboards and processes to ensure data influences decisions at all levels of the company.

About Smadex

Smadex is a Madrid-based advertising technology company specializing in programmatic mobile advertising and performance marketing. The company provides a demand-side platform (DSP) that enables advertisers to run targeted campaigns across mobile apps and web, with a strong focus on data-driven optimization and creative innovation. Smadex operates globally, with a team of over 100 professionals serving clients across Europe, the US, and other international markets.

Smadex's headquarters and main engineering hub are in Madrid, Spain, making it a key player in the local AdTech ecosystem. The company is known for its collaborative, data-centric culture and invests heavily in machine learning, data science, and creative technology. For international professionals, Smadex offers the opportunity to work in a fast-growing, global-facing company in the heart of Spain, with roles spanning engineering, data science, product, and creative strategy.

Industry: AdTech
Founded: 2011
Employees: 100–500
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid
Website: smadex.com

Good to know if you are moving

Smadex is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, offering international professionals the chance to work in a vibrant European capital with a growing tech scene.
The company operates globally, with clients and partners across Europe, the US, and Asia, providing exposure to international markets.
Smadex focuses on data-driven advertising, making it an attractive employer for data scientists, machine learning engineers, and product managers.
The company has a strong emphasis on creative technology, with roles like Creative Technologist and Game Developer for playable ads, offering unique opportunities in the AdTech space.
Smadex is a mid-sized company, allowing employees to have a significant impact on products and processes.

In their own words

About the company & team

Smadex is a leading advertising technology company founded in Barcelona in 2011 and sold to American-based and stock-listed Entravision in 2018 (NYSE::EVC). We are a fully transparent platform built with top technology, countless programmatic management features and powerful machine learning algorithms to help advertisers grow their business at scale. We are currently considered one of the top mobile ad-tech companies in the world.

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