# Senior Data Scientist, Ad Platform at News Break

- Company: News Break
- What the company does: NewsBreak is the best local source for news, videos, and information on safety, accidents, sports, business, celebrity updates, stock market trends, and more.
- Company website: https://www.newsbreak.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Mountain View, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-07-27
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/newsbreak/jobs/4700292006
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/news-break-senior-data-scientist-ad-platform/

## About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Scientist to join our Ad Platform team. In this role, you will leverage advanced analytics, machine learning, and statistical modeling to optimize ad delivery, improve targeting, and enhance the overall advertising experience. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and sales, to drive data-driven decision-making and innovation within our ad platform.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or machine learning, preferably in an advertising or digital marketing environment
- Strong programming skills in Python, R, or SQL, with experience in big data technologies such as Spark, Hadoop, or TensorFlow
- Expertise in statistical analysis, A/B testing, and causal inference
- Experience working with large-scale ad datasets and real-time bidding (RTB) platforms is a plus
- Knowledge of ad attribution, auction dynamics, and user behavior modeling

Tags: Engineering