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Data Science38 days agoHybrid

GumGum

Data Scientist I

pythonmachine learningdeep learningdata sciencesqlsparkcloudawsgcpdatabrickssnowflakeairflowllmhuggingfacepytorchscikit-learnlookerdashboardsagentic systemsprompt engineeringa/b testingexperimental design

Key details

Salary

$128K – $130K

Employment type

Full-time

Seniority

Entry

Years experience

0-2

Location

Santa Monica, California, United States

Full job description

Data Scientist I role supporting statistical analysis of large datasets and development/deployment of ML, DL, and AI solutions to improve ad relevance and value across GumGum's platforms. Responsibilities include translating business requirements into ML solutions, partnering with Engineering and Data Science teams, conducting exploratory data analysis, building and maintaining data pipelines, training and iterating ML/DL models, designing dashboards, developing LLM-powered applications, contributing to ML engineering workflows, and documenting work. Requires bachelor's degree in quantitative field, 1-2+ years experience in data-driven roles, proficiency in Python and ML/DL libraries, SQL skills, experience with cloud platforms and large-scale query tools, knowledge of A/B testing and statistical concepts, experience with LLM prompting, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Position is full-time, hybrid with 2 days per week in-office in Santa Monica, CA. Salary range $128,000-$130,000 annually with benefits including 401(k) match and potential bonuses.

What you'll do

  • Support translation of business and product requirements into data-driven analyses and ML solutions
  • Partner with Engineering and senior Data Scientists to develop, test, and deploy ML and DL models
  • Conduct exploratory data analysis to inform feature development and modeling approaches
  • Build, run, and maintain pipelines to analyze production data, generate KPIs, and prepare automatic retraining of models
  • Query, clean, and structure large datasets using SQL, Spark, and cloud data platforms
  • Train, evaluate, and iterate on traditional ML models and multimodal deep learning models under guidance
  • Design and maintain Looker dashboards and other BI tools to track KPIs for stakeholders
  • Develop and deploy agentic pipelines and LLM-powered applications including prompt engineering and model output evaluation
  • Contribute to Machine Learning Engineering workflows for model training, deployment, and monitoring
  • Document analyses, models, and learning to support knowledge sharing across team and non-technical audiences
  • Continuously expand statistical and AI foundations while learning new AI/ML techniques and advertising-domain concepts

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, CS, Math, Physics, or Economics)
  • 1–2+ years in a data-driven role such as Analytics, Data Science, or ML Engineering
  • Proficiency in Python and experience applying ML/DL methods using libraries like scikit-learn, PyTorch, HuggingFace, or OpenCV
  • Dependable SQL skills and experience designing pipelines or DAGs using tools like Airflow or Astronomer
  • Exposure to cloud environments (AWS/GCP, Databricks, Snowflake) and large-scale query tools like Spark or Snowpark
  • Strong grasp of A/B testing, experimental design, and statistical concepts (regression, classification, optimization)
  • Experience with LLM prompting and interest in frameworks like RAG, LangChain, or agentic systems
  • Ability to design dashboards for diverse audiences and collaborate effectively with Product and Engineering teams

Tech stack

Pythonscikit-learnPyTorchHuggingFaceOpenCVSQLAirflowAstronomerAWSGCPDatabricksSnowflakeSparkSnowparkLookerLLMRAGLangChain

Benefits

Competitive base pay ($128,000-$130,000 annually estimated)Employer-matched 401(k) retirement planParticipation in bonus, commission, or stock incentive program depending on roleEmphasis on recognition, development, and wellness

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