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Publicis Groupe

PhD Data Scientist, Visual Analytics

Publicis Groupe, Irving, Texas, United States, 75084


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Job Description

How You’ll Make an Impact

As a Decision Scientist on our Visual Analytics team, you will have a profound impact by transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making for our clients. Your innovative visualizations will empower stakeholders to easily understand intricate patterns within massive datasets, ultimately enhancing marketing effectiveness and personalizing consumer journeys. By leveraging cutting-edge AI and machine learning techniques, you will not only uncover hidden opportunities but also contribute to the overall success of Epsilon’s platform, helping some of the world's leading brands achieve measurable business outcomes. Your work will be instrumental in shaping the future of data-driven marketing and setting new industry standards.

What You’ll Achieve

As a Decision Scientist on our Visual Analytics team, you will achieve significant milestones that contribute to both your professional growth and Epsilon's mission. You will develop advanced visual analytics systems that provide clear insights from complex datasets, leading to more informed decision-making for our clients. Your innovative solutions will enhance the personalization capabilities of Epsilon’s platform, driving measurable business outcomes for top brands. Additionally, you will cultivate expertise in state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies, positioning yourself as a thought leader in the industry. By collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team, you will foster a culture of innovation and teamwork, making a lasting impact on Epsilon's success and the broader marketing landscape.

Who You Are

Strong Analytical Skills

: Expertise in machine learning and data analysis to extract meaningful insights from complex datasets.

Technical Proficiency

: Extensive experience with programming languages such as Python and Scala, and familiarity with big data platforms like Spark and Hadoop.

Innovative Mindset

: A creative approach to developing interactive visualizations that effectively communicate complex concepts.

Collaboration Spirit

: Ability to work seamlessly within a multi-disciplinary team, fostering collaboration and shared goals.

Real-World Application

: A passion for translating theoretical research into practical, actionable solutions that drive business outcomes.

Proven Experience

: Demonstrated success in clustering, dimensionality reduction, and leveraging AI techniques in production environments.

Adaptability

: Willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies to stay ahead in a fast-evolving field.

Results-Driven Focus

: Commitment to delivering impactful solutions that meet the needs of stakeholders and enhance Epsilon’s platform capabilities.

Why You Would Stand Out

Advanced Educational Background

: A Ph.D. or relevant advanced degree combined with extensive hands-on experience in AI/ML and data science.

Proven Track Record

: Successful implementation of large-scale machine learning projects that resulted in tangible business impact.

Diverse Technical Skill Set

: Proficiency in multiple programming languages and tools (e.g., Python, Scala, Spark, Docker) that enhance versatility in problem-solving.

Innovative Visualization Techniques

: Unique ability to create compelling visualizations that simplify complex data and drive stakeholder engagement.

Collaboration and Leadership

: Strong interpersonal skills that foster collaboration and inspire cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives.

Real-Time Analytics Experience

: Familiarity with real-time data processing systems, showcasing agility in handling dynamic data environments.

Passion for Impact

: A genuine commitment to using data to drive positive business outcomes and enhance user experiences across platforms.

Thought Leadership

: An eagerness to stay current with industry trends and contribute innovative ideas that push the boundaries of traditional analytics.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. (or a Master’s degree with at least four years of relevant experience) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI/ML, Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.

Extensive experience in machine learning and clustering at scale.

Proficient in various clustering algorithms: supervised, unsupervised, and guided interactive.

Strong expertise in Spark; proficiency in Scala or Python within large-data environments is also highly regarded.

Solid experience in big data engineering on platforms like Hadoop, HDFS, or AWS in production settings.

Familiarity with Docker for deploying data applications via containers.

A collaborative mindset, eager to work alongside team members with diverse skill sets, including data engineering, full-stack systems, data science, data visualization, UI, and UX.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with real-time compute systems for data querying and algorithms, such as Elastic Search and GPU clusters.

Knowledge of machine learning techniques (both supervised and unsupervised) and feature engineering.

Familiarity with Large Language Models (API usage, fine-tuning, or application development).

Experience with SQL or traditional databases, as well as back-end development within full-stack environments.

Proficient in using TensorFlow, PyTorch, CUDA, or similar systems for GPU-accelerated processing.

Understanding of interactive and visual techniques for conveying machine learning results effectively.

Background in aspects of full-stack development.

Salary Range: $135,000.00 - $148,000.00

The application deadline for this job posting is 9/18/2024.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Epsilon at Our CORE

Epsilon is a global advertising and marketing technology company positioned at the center of Publicis Groupe. Our products accelerate our clients’ ability to harness the power of their first-party data to activate campaigns across channels and devices, with an unparalleled ability to prove outcomes.

For decades, we’ve been helping marketers from the world’s top brands personalize experiences for millions of people with our cutting-edge technology, solutions and services. Our best-in-class identity gives brands a clear, privacy-safe view of their customers, which they can use across our suite of digital media, retail media, messaging and loyalty solutions. We process 400+ billion consumer actions each day and hold many patents of proprietary technology, including real-time modeling languages and consumer privacy advancements. Thanks to the work of every employee, Epsilon has been consistently recognized as industry-leading by Forrester, Adweek and the MRC.

Curious about life at Epsilon (https://www.epsilon.com/us/about-us/epic-blog) ?

Explore Our Culture, (https://www.epsilon.com/us/about-us/our-culture-epsilon) DE&I initiatives, and our commitment to our communities (https://www.epsilon.com/us/about-us/corporate-social-responsibility) .

Epsilon has a core set of 5 values that define our culture and guide us to create value for our clients, our people and consumers. We are seeking candidates that align with our company values, demonstrate them and make them meaningful in their day-to-day work:

Act with integrity.

We are transparent and have the courage to do the right thing.

Work together to win together.

We believe collaboration is the catalyst that unlocks our full potential.

Innovate with purpose.

We shape the market with big ideas that drive big outcomes.

Respect all voices.

We embrace differences and foster a culture of connection and belonging.

Empower with accountability.

We trust each other to own and deliver on common goals.

Because You Matter

As an Epsilon employee, you deserve perks and benefits that put you, your family and your finances first.

Our benefits encompass a wide range of offerings, including but not limited to the following:

Time to Recharge

: Flexible time off (FTO), 14 paid holidays

Time to Recover

: Paid sick time

Family Well-Being

: Parental/new child leave, childcare & elder care assistance, adoption assistance

Extra Perks

: Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k), tuition assistance, commuter benefits, professional development, employee recognition, charitable donation matching, health coaching and counseling

Epsilon benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms.

Epsilon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Epsilon’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on actual or perceived race, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Epsilon also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Epsilon will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process.

For San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles Areas

: Epsilon will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Applicants with criminal histories are welcome to apply.

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