Data Scientist
Hi, We're Centerfield.
Centerfield is a cutting-edge digital marketing and sales technology company headquartered in the heart of Silicon Beach with additional offices in New York, Boston, Florida, and Jamaica. Our growing organization continues to impact the AdTech space by providing end-to-end customer acquisition services and analytics for our high-profile clients, while also successfully tailoring every step of the customer's shopping experience.
How do we do this? Centerfield develops intelligent Big Data driven marketing and sales technology which drives more than two million sales each year for brands such as AT&T, Sprint, ADT, Spectrum, and CenturyLink. Our technology platform, Dugout, combined with our leading consumer guides and 1500 person sales and retention center deliver new customers at scale to top residential services, business services, and telecommunications brands worldwide.
We’re always interested in expanding our team with top talent. Our creative work environment allows for innovative ideas and encourages a collaborative team culture... make sure to check out our perks below!
The Opportunity...
We are looking for a talented Data Scientist to join our Data Architecture team. Our Data Scientist will play a critical role in building and enhancing our modeling and analysis methodologies to provide key solutions to the business.
How You'll Contribute...
- Query complex data stores to retrieve data
- Research opportunities for data acquisition, feature engineering, and new uses for existing data
- Describe data using statistics and data visualization tools/techniques
- Build new models to reliably provide accurate predictions
- Tune existing machine learning models to improve their accuracy or reduce run-time
- Write reliable, reusable, code that follows team best practices and style guides
What We're Looking For...
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Statistics, Mathematics or related field
- 2+ years of relevant experience working with data
- 2+ years of real-world experience programming in R and/or Python
- Proficiency in SQL
- A strong ability in statistical modeling and analysis to provide rigorous solutions that address the business needs
- Classification methods (e.g., Neural Net, Logistic Regression, Decision Trees, KNN, SVM, Random Forest)
- Regression methods (e.g., Linear, Nonlinear, Boosted Regression Trees )
- Clustering methods (e.g., K-means, Fuzzy C-means, Hierarchical Clustering, Mixture Modelling)
- Time-series Modelling/Forecasting (e.g., AR, ARMA, GARCH, Exponential Smoothing)
- Statistical Analysis (e.g., Hypothesis Testing, Experiment Design, Hierarchical Modeling, Bayesian Inference)
- Strong problem-solving skills, and an ability to apply them in the context of a fast-paced business environment
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills including explaining advanced techniques to a wide variety of audiences
Bonus Points...
- First author publications
- Substantial experience or coursework in machine learning or algorithm design
- Experience with AWS
- Familiarity with SEM/SEO and digital marketing
Life at Centerfield...
- Competitive salary + quarterly bonus
- Unlimited PTO – take a break when you need it!
- Industry leading medical, dental, and vision plans + generous parental leave
- 401(k) company match plan – fully vested day 1
- Outside patio overlooking Playa Vista + cabanas, firepits & working grills
- Monthly happy hours, catered lunches + daily food trucks
- Award winning culture & unprecedented team spirit (featured in LA Business Journal & Built In LA)
- Fully stocked kitchens with snacks & drinks
- Breakroom supplied with games, couches, workout equipment + weekly in-office exercise classes hosted by professional instructors (yoga, kickboxing & circuit training)
- Free onsite gym + locker rooms
- Paid charity and volunteer days (local mentor programs, adopt a pet, beach cleanup, etc.)
- Monthly team outings (ball games, casino night, hikes, etc.)
- Career growth – we enjoy promoting from within!
To learn more, visit us Here.
Interviews will take place after resumes have been screened for minimum requirements. Please note that this position is not restricted solely to the responsibilities listed above and that the job scope and responsibilities are subject to change.
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Centerfield Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.