Data Science Machine Learning
Job Summary
The company is seeking a Data Science Specialist or Manager to drive performance in their ad-tech platform, focusing on price floor optimization and automated bidding. This role involves developing high-precision ML models using one of Japan's largest datasets (80 billion impressions per month). The successful candidate will contribute to global-standard algorithm development and, for the manager track, oversee a high-performing data science team.
Responsibilities
- Develop and improve price floor optimization and RTB logic
- Build high-precision CTR/CVR predictive models
- Conduct statistical analysis and causal inference
- Lead and mentor a data science team (Manager track)
- Collaborate with product and business stakeholders
Required Skills
- 2+ years experience in ML implementation
- Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, Spark, Flink
- Expertise in predictive modeling and statistical analysis
- 1+ years of leadership or management experience
- Business level Japanese (JLPT N2+)
Job Details
Job Description
The company aims to revolutionize the internet advertising market by leveraging state-of-the-art technology. Operating at the forefront of digital marketing, the company drives effective ad delivery through advanced data analysis and algorithm development, directly supporting the business growth of its clients.
■Responsibilities
1. Algorithm Development & Implementation
- Price Floor Optimization: Participating directly in developing and improving automated price floor optimization logic.
- Predictive Modeling: Building, deploying, and refining high-precision CTR (Click-Through Rate) and CVR (Conversion Rate) prediction models.
- Targeting & RTB Enhancement: Designing and implementing algorithms to enhance targeting precision and optimizing Real-Time Bidding (RTB) logic (including bid optimization, pacing, and inventory allocation).
- Experimentation: Designing and executing A/B tests alongside delivering comprehensive post-experiment validation reports.
2. Statistical Analysis & Modeling
- Decomposition Analysis: Conducting detailed eCPM decomposition analyses (Fill Rate×Win Rate×Bid Rate).
- Market Landscape Modeling: Visualizing and analyzing bid landscapes and modeling price elasticity.
- Causal Inference: Applying causal inference techniques to accurately measure the business impact of platform features and policies.
- Cross-Functional Communication: Translating complex analytical findings into actionable insights for Product Managers, Engineers, and Business stakeholders.
3. Team Management (Applicable to the Manager track)
- People Management: Overseeing a team of data scientists, including goal setting, conducting 1-on-1 sessions, and performance evaluations.
- Talent Development: Designing and executing strategic initiatives to upskill team members and foster technical excellence.
- Cross-Department Collaboration: Driving day-to-day collaborative alignment between product, engineering, and business development units.
- Stakeholder Reporting: Reporting progress and pitching high-level technical proposals directly to department heads and the executive leadership team.
■Team Structure
- Data Science Team: 8 members
■Work Style
- The team primarily operates on an in-office schedule, with the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week.
■Job Requirements
Required:
- 2+ years of experience implementing ML (Machine Learning).
- Implementation experience in any of the following: Bid optimization, floor price optimization, pacing algorithms, CTR/CVR prediction models, targeting accuracy, recommendation systems, or demand forecasting.
- Statistical analysis and modeling skills; experience solving business problems using statistical methods.
- Experience explaining analytical results clearly to engineers and business stakeholders.
- 1+ years of team lead or management experience (or experience as a Tech Lead).
- Japanese Level: Business Level (JLPT N2 or higher).
Preferred:
- Proven track record in delivery, pricing, and demand optimization at ad tech companies (SSP/DSP).
- Experience applying generative AI and LLMs to ad delivery.
- Hands-on implementation skills in Python, SQL, Spark, Flink.