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Principal Data Scientist

DescriptionFunction : Engineering, R&D → Data Science / Machine Learning / Operations ResearchAbout PulsePoint :PulsePoint is a fast-growing healthcare technology company (with adtech roots) using real-time data to transform healthcare. We help brands and agencies interpret the hard-to-read signals across the health journey and unify these digital determinants of health with real-world data to produce the most dimensional view of the customer. Our award-winning advertising platforms use machine learning and programmatic automation to seamlessly activate this data, making marketing, predictive analytics, and decision support easy and instantaneous.Principal Data ScientistAs a member of our Data Science Engineering team, the Principal Data Scientist will focus on optimizing real-time bidding strategies and auction mechanics to efficiently spend ad budgets and deliver against campaign targets.In addition to the above, you will work with the greater Data Science / Engineering teams on :• Improving existing solutions for page contextualization or developing new techniques;• Developing new or improving existing models of event predictions;• New feature engineering for multiple machine learning models :• Supply embeddings and / or segmentation, and supply quality metrics;• Fraud detection, etc.• Mining different data sources;• Supporting existing codebase for data integration and production support for our core models.Location : U.S. or EU (for EU candidates, we would expect to end days at 2-3pm EST)Requirements :Key Skills : Python, Algorithms, Optimisation, NLP, Data Mining, Statistical Analysis, Neural Networks, Generalised Linear Regression, Multiclass Classification, Java, R• Advanced knowledge of Python using standard DS packages (numpy / pandas / scikit, etc.); Being able to optimize and speed-up code.• 3+ years of RTB Auction or similar online technologies.In addition to the above, you'll need to have strong knowledge in the following areas :• Algorithms and Data Structures (e.g., sorting, search tree, binary heap, trie; time & mem complexities of algorithms)• Probability and Statistics (e.g., hypothesis testing; Markov process and its stationary distributions, stochastic matrix and its properties; Bayesian inference)• ML & DS (e.g., dimensionality reduction, geometry of PCA / SVD and of L1 / L2 regularisation, Decision trees and their ensembles, collaborative filtering, Thompson sampling / MCMC, Neural Networks, etc.)WHAT WE'LL GIVE TO YOU :• Comprehensive healthcare with medical, dental, and vision options, and 100%-paid life & disability insurance• 401(k) Match• Generous paid vacation and sick time• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance• Annual tuition assistance• Better Yourself Wellness program• Commuter benefits and commuting subsidy• Group volunteer opportunities, fitness challenges, and fun events• A referral bonus program we love hiring referrals here at PulsePointAnd there's a lot more!Follow us on Glassdoor to learn more about what it's like to work at PulsePoint!Watch this video here to learn more about our culture and get a sense of what it's like to work at PulsePoint!WebMD and its affiliates is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veterans status, or any other basis protected by law.

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What You Should Know About Principal Data Scientist, PulsePoint

If you’re a data enthusiast with a passion for healthcare technology, PulsePoint has the perfect opportunity for you as a Principal Data Scientist. Our company is at the forefront of transforming healthcare communication using real-time data, and you’ll be a critical part of our talented Data Science Engineering team in Minnesota. In this role, you will primarily focus on refining our real-time bidding strategies and auction mechanics, optimizing how we spend ad budgets to achieve campaign goals. Your creativity and analytical skills will come into play as you enhance existing solutions and develop new predictive models. Collaboration is key; you’ll work alongside other Data Science and Engineering teams to tackle challenges such as fraud detection and data mining from diverse sources. With proficiency in Python, algorithms, and statistical analysis, you will bring your advanced knowledge of machine learning and data mining to the table. PulsePoint is committed to its employees, offering comprehensive healthcare benefits, a generous vacation policy, and opportunities for professional growth through programs like annual tuition assistance. Join us and help shape the future of healthcare marketing while enjoying a vibrant company culture that promotes wellness, volunteerism, and personal development. We want you to thrive both professionally and personally at PulsePoint!

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What are the responsibilities of a Principal Data Scientist at PulsePoint?

As a Principal Data Scientist at PulsePoint, you will be tasked with optimizing real-time bidding strategies and enhancing auction mechanics to maximize ad budget effectiveness. Your responsibilities will also include improving existing models, developing new predictive techniques, and supporting data integration for core models. This role requires effective collaboration with the greater Data Science team to innovate and enhance solutions.