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Principal Data Scientist

Principal Data Scientist

CompanyT-Mobile
LocationBellevue, WA, USA
Salary$127400 – $229800
TypeFull-Time
DegreesMaster’s, PhD
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Proven experience in marketing and media analytics, with a focus on attribution modeling, causal inference, and media mix optimization.
  • Strong background in machine learning, econometrics, and statistical modeling with applications in marketing measurement.
  • Expertise in Python, R, SQL, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) for scalable modeling and data processing.
  • Experience with experimental design and incrementality testing in digital and traditional media channels.
  • Ability to communicate complex data science concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, influencing business decisions.
  • Ph.D. or Master’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics).

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and refinement of attribution models (MTA, MMM) to quantify the impact of media investments across channels (digital, social, TV, search, etc.).
  • Advance causal inference techniques to improve media measurement, including uplift modeling, propensity scoring, and Bayesian methods.
  • Develop forecasting models to predict marketing performance, budget allocation impacts, and long-term customer acquisition trends.
  • Enhance ad testing methodologies, including A/B testing, synthetic control experiments, and incrementality testing, to measure media effectiveness accurately.
  • Collaborate with marketing, finance, and analytics teams to translate model insights into business strategies that drive ROI improvements.
  • Optimize media spend through AI-driven decisioning, leveraging reinforcement learning, Bayesian optimization, and econometric modeling.
  • Stay at the forefront of AI & ML innovations in marketing measurement, driving technical advancements and thought leadership within the team.
  • Work closely with data engineers to scale and automate model deployment, integrating ML solutions into production environments.

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.