Senior Data Scientist – Audience Modeling, Machine Learning & Advertising Intelligence

Join arenaflex as a Senior Data Scientist

Are you ready to transform the future of advertising technology? At arenaflex, we're revolutionizing how brands connect with their audiences through cutting-edge data science and machine learning innovations. We're looking for a brilliant, intellectually curious data scientist to join our dynamic Advertising Sales team and help us build the next generation of audience intelligence solutions.

In this role, you'll be at the forefront of data-driven advertising innovation, working alongside talented professionals to develop sophisticated audience models that power strategic marketing decisions across our entire advertising ecosystem. You'll have the opportunity to work with massive datasets, implement state-of-the-art machine learning techniques, and see your work directly impact how brands engage with consumers worldwide.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Data Scientist at arenaflex, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our audience modeling capabilities and driving measurable business outcomes. Your technical expertise will be crucial in developing solutions that enable precise targeting and strategic audience segmentation.

• Develop and Optimize Audience Models: Create and refine target audience classification models that predict and target strategic audience attributes, including brand affinity, purchase behavior, psychographics, and demographic characteristics. Your models will enable advertisers to reach the right consumers with the right message at the right time.


• Integrate Complex Datasets: Work with diverse data sources including digital event logs, streaming data, sports event metadata, and behavioral data feeds. You'll curate these datasets into carefully designed, reusable data models that power downstream analytics and advertising applications.


• Publish Audience Insights: Distribute audience attributes across multiple ad-serving endpoints, ensuring seamless integration with our advertising technology stack and enabling real-time targeting capabilities.


• Scale Machine Learning Operations: Maintain and enhance machine learning pipelines, enabling model training and scoring at unprecedented scale while ensuring reliability and performance.


• Build Data Processing Infrastructure: Develop and own data processing pipelines that stitch together streaming, advertising, and other data feeds operating at terabyte scale, creating robust and efficient data workflows.


• Transform Complex Relationships: Translate intricate data relationships into consumable and intuitive data models that stakeholders across the organization can leverage for strategic decision-making.


• Implement Modern Tooling: Work with cutting-edge authoring, orchestration, and monitoring tools to build maintainable and scalable data science solutions.


• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with strategic business units to ensure data products align with revenue goals and overall business objectives, acting as a bridge between technical capabilities and business requirements.

Key Qualifications

We're seeking a candidate who brings a unique blend of technical prowess, business acumen, and innovative thinking. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment where they can apply their expertise to solve complex advertising challenges.

• 5+ Years of Experience: Demonstrated experience in data science or data engineering, including fluency in machine learning methodologies and how they relate to underlying datasets and business applications.


• Cloud Platform Expertise: Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform, including exceptional proficiency in BigQuery or similar SQL-based massive data warehouse solutions. You should be comfortable designing and optimizing complex queries across large datasets.


• Programming Proficiency: Solid experience in Python, with a proven ability to read, write, audit, and document code. Experience with version control and collaborative development practices is essential.


• Technical Documentation: Ability to write detailed technical requirements that clearly communicate specifications to engineering teams and stakeholders.


• Strategic & Hands-On Thinker: Innovative thinker capable of operating both strategically (big-picture perspective, constantly asking "why") and execution-focused (detail-oriented, conscientious about quality and accuracy).

Nice to Have Skills

While not required, the following skills would make you an even stronger candidate and help you hit the ground running:

• Experience with Apache Beam and Apache Spark for distributed data processing


• Proficiency in data pipeline orchestration tools such as Airflow, Snowpipe, or similar workflow management systems


• Experience maintaining group projects in Git and GitHub, including collaborative coding practices


• Experience developing internal APIs and integrating data services


• Background in advertising technology, real-time bidding, or programmatic advertising


• Familiarity with streaming data architectures and event-driven systems

Basic Education Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, or related analytical field

Career Growth & Learning Opportunities

At arenaflex, we believe in investing in our people and supporting their professional development. As a Senior Data Scientist, you'll have access to:

• Technical Leadership Paths: Opportunities to mentor junior data scientists and take on increasingly complex technical challenges


• Cross-Functional Exposure: Experience working with product, engineering, sales, and marketing teams, providing a holistic view of the advertising business


• Cutting-Edge Technology: Access to the latest data science tools, cloud platforms, and machine learning frameworks


• Industry Conferences: Sponsorship to attend relevant industry events and stay current with emerging trends


• Internal Training Programs: Access to arenaflex's comprehensive learning platform with courses in advanced analytics, machine learning, and cloud technologies


• Career Advancement: Clear pathways to senior technical roles, principal scientist positions, or management tracks based on your interests and strengths

Work Environment & Culture

arenaflex is more than a workplace – it's a community of innovators, dreamers, and doers. We foster a culture that celebrates diversity of thought, encourages creative problem-solving, and rewards collaborative success. Our team members enjoy:

• Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote work options and flexible scheduling to support work-life balance


• Collaborative Team Culture: An inclusive environment where everyone's voice matters and cross-functional teamwork is celebrated


• Innovation Time: Opportunities to explore new ideas and technologies through dedicated innovation sessions


• Modern Workspaces: State-of-the-art office facilities designed for productivity and comfort


• Team Building Events: Regular opportunities to connect with colleagues through social events and team activities

Compensation & Benefits

We recognize that exceptional talent deserves exceptional rewards. arenaflex offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes:

• Competitive Salary: The hiring range for this role is $136,038 to $182,490 per year, based on experience and qualifications


• Annual Bonus: Performance-based annual bonus opportunities


• Long-Term Incentives: Equity and long-term incentive programs


• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage


• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with generous company matching


• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and personal days


• Parental Leave: Comprehensive paid leave for new parents


• Wellness Programs: Access to wellness resources, mental health support, and fitness programs


• Tuition Assistance: Financial support for continuing education and professional development


• Commuter Benefits: Pre-tax commuter assistance for transportation expenses


• Employee Discounts: Exclusive discounts on products and services


• Theme Park & Entertainment Benefits: Special admissions and perks (position dependent)

The base pay actually presented will consider internal equity and may also vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Why arenaflex?

arenaflex is a leading global entertainment and media company with operations spanning multiple continents and a diverse portfolio of brands. From our humble beginnings to our current position as an industry leader, we remain committed to creating world-class stories and experiences for audiences everywhere.

Our employees are our greatest asset, and we invest heavily in their growth, well-being, and success. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Join us and be part of a team that's shaping the future of entertainment and advertising.

Our stories, characters, and experiences reach consumers and visitors from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than forty countries, our employees and cast members work together to create experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're passionate about data science, excited about the advertising technology landscape, and ready to make your mark at a company that values innovation and excellence, we want to hear from you. Apply today and join a team where your contributions will matter, your ideas will be heard, and your career will flourish.

arenaflex is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.