Viant Technology · 19 hours ago
Director, Applied Science
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$220K/yr - $260K/yr
10+ years expViant Technology is a leader in CTV and AI-powered programmatic advertising, dedicated to driving innovation in digital marketing. They are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Applied Science to lead the development and implementation of machine learning solutions that drive significant business impact.
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Responsibilities
Provide strategic and technical leadership to the Machine Learning Engineering team, driving innovation and ensuring alignment with company objectives
Own the end-to-end development, deployment, and maintenance of machine learning models that power Viant’s products and services
Develop and coach a team of machine learning engineers, fostering a culture of excellence in engineering practices, architecture, and quality
Apply advanced machine learning techniques, including supervised learning and causal inference, to solve problems such as content demand forecasting, incremental value measurement, and personalization
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Finance, and Content leadership, to deliver actionable insights and guide strategic decisions
Drive innovation by researching and implementing new methodologies, statistical techniques, and machine learning approaches
Build and nurture relationships with stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery of impactful machine learning solutions
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in machine learning, with at least 5+ years leading and scaling high-performing teams
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
Strong expertise in developing and applying machine learning models for real-world business applications
Proven ability to deliver results at scale through innovation and operational excellence
Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to tackle challenges not previously solved in the industry
Demonstrated track record of fostering collaboration across technical and business teams
Preferred
PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field
Experience in the Ad Tech industry or with digital advertising systems
Publications or contributions to leading conferences in machine learning or data science
Benefits
Fully paid health insurance
Paid parental leave
Unlimited PTO
Company
Viant Technology
Viant Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: DSP) is a leader in AI-powered programmatic advertising, dedicated to driving innovation in digital marketing.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2021-02-09IPO
2016-02-11Acquired
1998-11-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Tim Vanderhook
Co-Founder and CEO
Chris Vanderhook
Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer
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