Lead Data Scientist

Job Summary

Hands-on and results-oriented, the remote Lead Data Scientist will build and validate models for auto insurance carrier selection and media spend optimization, ensuring effective conversion and bidding strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement models that optimize carrier selection for auto insurance shoppers based on conversion likelihood
• Manage media buying models to achieve targeted return on ad spend (ROAS) while analyzing carrier conversion data
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to frame problems, identify data needs, and oversee model deployment and monitoring

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on applied data science experience with measurable business impact
• Proven track record of developing models that drive paid media decisions, including spend and bidding strategies
• Strong understanding of neural network fundamentals and the ability to explain technical details of models
• Experience managing data challenges such as late labels, sparse features, and model drift
• Expertise in Python and SQL for data analysis and model development