Join arenaflex Connect: Reimagining the Future of Digital Advertising
Are you ready to be part of a transformative journey in digital advertising and retail media? At arenaflex Connect, we're revolutionizing how brands connect with consumers across every touchpoint. We're seeking a talented Staff Data Scientist to help us push the boundaries of what's possible in omnichannel marketing measurement and analytics.
If you're inspired by tackling complex, functional challenges that impact millions of shoppers and hundreds of thousands of suppliers and sellers, this role at arenaflex Connect might be exactly what you've been searching for. Join a team that's redefining retail media and shaping the future of digital advertising at one of the world's most innovative companies.
About arenaflex Connect
arenaflex Connect is at the forefront of the retail media revolution, empowering suppliers and sellers with best-in-class omnichannel marketing tools at unprecedented scale. We believe in the power of data-driven insights to transform how brands engage with consumers across physical and digital channels. As a Staff Data Scientist within our organization, you'll play a critical role in developing sophisticated measurement methodologies that drive strategic decisions and deliver measurable business impact.
Our team thrives on intellectual curiosity, technical excellence, and a relentless pursuit of innovation. We're looking for someone who shares our passion for solving complex problems and who wants to make a meaningful impact in the rapidly evolving world of retail media advertising.
Key Responsibilities
As a Staff Data Scientist at arenaflex Connect, you will be responsible for leading the development and improvement of our display commercials measurement strategy across multiple methodologies. Your work will directly influence how we measure return on investment and optimize advertising spend across channels.
- Develop and improve display commercials measurement methodology across multiple approaches including sales lift, artificial control groups, ghost commercials, Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM), Multi-Touch Attribution (MTA), and A/B testing frameworks
- Define vision and strategy for display commercials measurement methodologies, leveraging domain expertise, internal and external best practices, identifying market opportunities, building compelling business cases, and establishing clear objectives
- Build collaborative relationships with key partners by aligning priorities to business goals, effectively communicating, prioritizing product roadmaps, and securing buy-in from executive leadership
- Manage product roadmaps, align business and technical needs, determine rollout strategies, and proactively manage risks throughout the development lifecycle
- Continuously engage with senior management and stakeholders to ensure alignment across teams and effectively manage interdependencies between projects
- Explain complex modeling methods in simple terms and develop compelling narratives that connect sophisticated modeling results with real-world business problems
- Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline data technology solutions and ensure seamless integration of analytical capabilities
- Integrate disparate data sources and leverage modern analytics best practices to deliver integrated, actionable insights to partners and senior leadership regarding virtual advertising optimization
- Present media insights and recommendations to different levels of senior stakeholders, translating complex data into strategic business guidance
What Makes You a Great Fit
You'll sweep us off our feet if you bring a unique combination of technical expertise, business acumen, and interpersonal skills. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about driving measurable business impact through data-driven insights.
- You're comfortable influencing others, leading teams, managing stakeholders, securing buy-in from leadership, and communicating complex ideas with clarity
- You have a test and learn mentality with an agile approach to improving your team's products and processes
- You're resourceful, disciplined for execution, and maintain a can-do attitude even when facing challenges
- You enjoy digging into data and performing deep analytical research to uncover actionable insights
- You're capable of using metrics to improve performance and drive continuous optimization
- You experience building strategies for growing demand for products and services
- You're passionate about solving complex challenges and view obstacles as opportunities for innovation
- You're consumer-centric in spirit and in execution, always keeping the end user in mind
- You have hands-on experience with product adoption and driving implementation success
- You have demonstrated expertise in Digital and Retail Media Advertising
- You have working knowledge of Digital Ad Stack and Retail Media Advertising platforms and technologies
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you should meet the following minimum requirements:
- Master's degree in data science, statistics, economics, operations research, engineering, or a related quantitative field
- 6+ years of professional experience in data science, measurement, advertising strategy and analytics, Ad-Tech, Mar-Tech, or related fields
- Proficient coding skills (SQL/Python/R) with strong database knowledge
- Extensive experience building measurement solutions including sales lift, ghost commercials, Marketing Mix Models, and multi-touch attribution models
- Demonstrated experience with predictive modeling algorithms and their practical applications
- Experience in product management or a related field
- Strong project management skills, including managing technical resources and multiple priorities and milestones simultaneously
- A passion for working in a fast-paced agile environment
- A collaborative attitude and natural sense of curiosity
- Sound business judgment along with the ability to think clearly, analyze quantitatively, problem-solve, scope technical requirements, and prioritize effectively
- Strong oral and written communication skills are essential, with demonstrated ability to influence others internally and externally
Preferred Qualifications
While not required, the following qualifications will help you stand out:
- Ph.D. degree in Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, or a related field
- Experience in end-to-end product delivery, including self-serve platforms, design, consumer experiences, automation, optimizations, and data analytics
- Experience working with large-scale distributed computing systems
- Background in machine learning and advanced statistical modeling
- Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
Career Growth & Learning Opportunities
At arenaflex Connect, we believe in investing in our people. As a Staff Data Scientist, you'll have access to numerous opportunities for professional growth and development:
- Leadership Development: Expand your influence by leading cross-functional initiatives and mentoring junior team members
- Technical Excellence: Work with cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in advertising measurement and attribution
- Business Exposure: Gain deep understanding of retail media, e-commerce, and omnichannel marketing strategies
- Innovation Labs: Participate in hackathons and innovation projects that shape the future of our products
- Continuous Learning: Access to internal training programs, conferences, and certification opportunities
Work Environment & Culture
arenaflex Connect fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We value diversity of thought and believe that the best solutions come from teams with varied perspectives and backgrounds. Our work environment is characterized by:
- Collaborative Spirit: Cross-functional teamwork is at the heart of everything we do
- Data-Driven Decision Making: We use data and analytics to guide our strategies and measure success
- Agile Methodology: We embrace iterative development and continuous improvement
- Inclusive Culture: We celebrate differences and create belonging for all team members
- Work-Life Balance: We support flexible work arrangements and respect boundaries
Compensation & Benefits
arenaflex offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and financial security.
The annual salary range for this position is $160,000.00-$230,000.00
Our benefits package includes:
- Health Benefits: Medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
- Financial Benefits: 401(k) with company matching, stock purchase programs, and company-paid life insurance
- Paid Time Off: PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave
- Other Benefits: Short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, military leave pay, adoption and surrogacy fee reimbursement, and more
- Professional Development: arenaflex-paid education assistance programs for full-time and part-time associates, including high school completion, bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are fully paid for by arenaflex
- PTO and PPTO: Receive paid time off that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job class and length of employment
Join Our Team
If you're ready to make an impact in the world of retail media and digital advertising, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. At arenaflex Connect, you'll work alongside talented professionals who are passionate about transforming the advertising industry and creating meaningful experiences for millions of consumers worldwide.
This is your chance to join a team that's innovating at the intersection of data science, advertising technology, and retail. Apply today and be part of something extraordinary!
arenaflex is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace.