Data Scientist I

Location: Bengaluru

**What you’ll do**:
We’re MiQ, a global programmatic media partner for marketers and agencies. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, so you will be too. No matter the role or the location, we’re all united in the vision to lead the programmatic industry and make it better.

As a Data scientist I in our data science department, you’ll have the chance to:

- Build an end-to-end data-driven / AI / ML / Statistics based Ad-Tech solutions that positions MiQ as the leading programmatic partner for advertisers across the lifecycle of a marketing campaign
- Look for opportunities to build solutions that would differentiate MiQ from competitors by researching cutting edge AI techniques and technologies
- Focus on ML/AI solutions that scale - from tech as well as functional point of view
- Bring innovation and research to focus internally and externally, through submitting white papers, representing MiQ and presenting at conferences, participating in hackathons etc.

**Who are your stakeholders?**:
The Data Scientist’s internal customers / stakeholders include:

- Account Managers / Traders / Sales / Analysts: The Data Scientist builds solutions that are used primarily by these internal customers through MiQ proprietary platforms like Lab and The data scientist usually does not directly collaborate with these customers and the market requirements and solution feedback is through Product Management team
- Product Management: The Data Scientist builds solutions prioritized as part of the Product roadmap

**What you’ll bring**:

- Strong Experience with at-least one programming language - g. Java, Python, R
- Strong experience with advanced SQL and good experience in big data ecosystem - Hive/Pig/MapReduce, Spark
- Write optimized and advanced SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyze large datasets
- Translate mathematical concepts (linear algebra, probability, optimization) into practical model implementations
- Extreme attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines and priorities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A can-do attitude, with a dream to grow alongside

We’ve highlighted some key skills, experience and requirements for this role. But please don’t worry if you don’t meet every single one. Our talent team strives to find the best people. They might see something in your background that’s a fit for this role, or another opportunity at MiQ.

If you have a passion for the role, please still apply.

**What impact will you create?**:
By building an end-to-end data-driven, you’ll contributes to MiQ’s Revenue and Gross Profit. You also build generalised Product features that enable key internal stakeholders to discover right audience insights, setup and optimise digital advertising campaigns, and measure the success of these campaigns. You will always develop best practices and handle the transition solutions smoothly to production and host on MiQ’s proprietary platforms.

**What’s in it for you?**:
Our Center of Excellence is the very heart of MiQ, and it’s where the magic happens. It means everything you do and everything you create will have a huge impact across our entire global business.

MiQ is incredibly proud to foster a welcoming culture. We do everything possible to make sure everyone feels valued for what they bring. With global teams committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we’re always moving towards becoming an even better place to work.

**Values**:
Our values are so much more than statements**.**They unite MiQers in every corner of the world. They shape the way we work and the decisions we make. And they inspire us to stay true to ourselves and to aim for better. Our values are there to be embraced by everyone, so that we naturally live and breathe them. Just like inclusivity, our values flow through everything we do - no matter how big or small.
- **We do what we love**:

- Passion
- **We figure it out**:

- Determination
- **We anticipate the unexpected**:

- Agility
- **We always unite**:

- Unite
- **We dare to be unconventional**:

- Courage

**Benefits**:
Every region and office have specific perks and benefits, but every person joining MiQ can expect:

- A hybrid work environment
- New hire orientation with job specific onboarding and training
- Internal and global mobility opportunities
- Competitive healthcare benefits
- Bonus and performance incentives
- Generous annual PTO paid parental leave, with two additional paid days to acknowledge holidays, cultural events, or inclusion
- Employee resource groups designed to connect people across all MiQ regions, drive action, and support our
- Equal Opportunity Employer_