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Data Science15 days agoHybrid

Smadex

Data Scientist Growth Lead

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Key details

Salary

Not specified

Employment type

Full-time

Seniority

Lead

Years experience

5-10

Location

Barcelona, Spain

Full job description

Smadex is seeking a Growth Data Scientist Lead to work full-time in Barcelona. The role involves leading a team of 3-4 analysts, analyzing large datasets to extract insights, collaborating with business and technical teams to improve campaign performance, and influencing product and ML strategies. Requirements include 5+ years experience as a Data Analyst/Scientist, team leadership experience, a quantitative degree, strong problem-solving and communication skills, proficiency in Python and SQL, knowledge of statistical concepts, and preferably ad-tech industry experience. Legal work permit for Spain is required; no visa sponsorship provided. Benefits include hybrid work (2 days remote), private health insurance, LinkedIn Learning access, meal vouchers, gym allowance, team events, and a central Barcelona office with rooftop terrace.

What you'll do

  • Lead a dedicated team of 3-4 analysts, providing the technical vision, project oversight, and mentorship required to ensure the team delivers high-impact results
  • Dive deep into complex datasets—covering the behavior of millions of users and apps worldwide—to extract actionable learnings that inform high-level strategy and stakeholder understanding
  • Partner with business and technical teams to drive rigorous analysis and testing, identifying key opportunities to maximize the performance and effectiveness of Smadex campaigns
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to channel market insights and performance data into our roadmap, directly influencing Product and ML strategies to enhance our platform's capabilities

Requirements

  • +5 years of experience as a Data Analyst / Data Scientist
  • Experience Leading a Team
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a Quantitative Field (Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Sciences)
  • Strong problem-solving skills, ability to formulate questions, run analysis to articulate a recommendation
  • Proven working knowledge of Python, SQL and large data sets, understanding of analytic methodologies for data evaluation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present analysis and conclusions
  • Strong knowledge and experience of statistical concepts and hypothesis testing
  • Knowledge of the ad-tech industry is highly preferred
  • Legal permit to work in Spain (no visa sponsorship provided)

Tech stack

PythonSQL

Benefits

Integrate a highly motivated and young teamGreat compensation packageTop location at the heart of Barcelona in a penthouse office with a rooftop terrace, barbeque, and a fully stocked fridgeWork from home: 2 days/weekPrivate Health InsuranceAccess to LinkedIn LearningMeal vouchers - Tickets Restaurant monthly allowanceMonthly gym allowance: Choose between DiR Gym and WellhubMonthly TGIF eventsRegular team-building eventsFun and friendly work environment with talented marketers and engineers from over 40+ countries

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