Full-Time

Staff Data Scientist

Posted on 8/6/2024

Northbeam

Northbeam

51-200 employees

Marketing intelligence platform for advertisers

No salary listed

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Remote-first company with team members in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, and more.

Category
Data Science
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Python
Data Science
Machine Learning
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or a highly quantitative STEM field
  • Strong first-principles understanding of statistics, linear algebra, probability, and machine learning
  • Experience with at least three of the following: regression, time series analysis, causal inference, statistical testing, Bayesian modeling, optimization, signal processing
  • Strong programming skills, and ability to implement data science solutions within a production codebase using clean, interpretable, and maintainable code
  • Expertise in Python
  • Minimum 4+ years of professional experience as a data scientist, ML engineer, or quant
  • Or 2+ years of professional experience as a data scientist, ML engineer, or quant and 2+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer
  • Experience with (or enthusiasm about) working in a small, fast-paced company, and leading the implementation of projects start-to-finish in a results driven startup environment
  • 2+ years of media or advertising experience
  • Ability to help internal and external stakeholders navigate the business trade-offs of technical solutions, and clearly communicate results to non-technical audiences in English
  • Ability to design and build rich visualizations to tell compelling stories with data
Responsibilities
  • Lead R&D for new and existing data science powered products at Northbeam
  • Collaborate with our engineering and product teams to take working proofs of concept into production for our growing customer base
  • Provide technical expertise and support for non-technical stakeholders (internal and external)
  • Educate colleagues in other departments about the use of data science in marketing and advertising
Desired Qualifications
  • MS, PhD, or academic research experience with a focus on quantitative or statistical methods

Northbeam is a marketing intelligence platform that helps businesses optimize their advertising budgets and improve performance, specifically targeting brands that spend over $250,000 monthly on ads. Its main product combines Multi-Touch Attribution (MTA) and Media Mix Modeling (MMM) to analyze the effectiveness of marketing efforts across various channels. Northbeam operates on a subscription-based model with custom pricing, providing personalized support and features like budget recommendations and revenue forecasting. The goal is to enable large advertisers to make data-driven decisions and maximize the efficiency of their marketing strategies.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$15M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2019

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Northbeam raised $19.6M to expand and accelerate product development in 2023.
  • The platform's AI-driven predictive analytics align with rising trends in marketing.
  • Growing ecommerce and DTC brands create opportunities for Northbeam's international expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competitors offer similar features at lower costs, threatening Northbeam's market share.
  • Privacy regulations like CCPA may increase Northbeam's operational costs.
  • Economic downturns could reduce advertising budgets, impacting Northbeam's revenue growth.

What makes Northbeam unique

  • Northbeam integrates Multi-Touch Attribution and Media Mix Modeling in one platform.
  • The platform offers personalized support with a Customer Success Manager and Media Strategist.
  • Northbeam's machine learning models enhance data-driven marketing strategies without third-party cookies.

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Benefits

Equity package

Generous base salary

Healthcare Benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Travel to meet with the team

Flexible Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

1%
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