About arenaflex

Welcome to arenaflex, where innovation meets impact. As a global leader in retail and technology, we are transforming the way consumers shop and businesses grow. At arenaflex Connect, we are reimagining the future of omnichannel marketing—empowering suppliers, sellers, and marketplaces with cutting-edge advertising and analytics solutions that operate at unprecedented scale.

We believe that data is the backbone of modern commerce, and our team is at the forefront of measuring, optimizing, and revolutionizing how advertising drives business outcomes. If you're passionate about turning complex data challenges into actionable insights that shape the future of retail media, arenaflex is the place for you.

Join our team of visionary data scientists, engineers, and marketing strategists as we build the next generation of advertising measurement tools. At arenaflex, you'll work alongside industry pioneers, tackle ambitious problems, and see your work impact millions of customers and businesses worldwide.

Position Overview

Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming how we measure and optimize advertising effectiveness? We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Staff Data Scientist to join our dynamic team at arenaflex Connect. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in reimagining and scaling our omnichannel marketing measurement capabilities.

You'll be responsible for developing sophisticated measurement methodologies that quantify the true impact of our advertising efforts across multiple channels and consumer touchpoints. Your work will directly influence strategic decisions, drive business growth, and shape the future of retail media advertising.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and Enhance Measurement Solutions: Design, build, and improve comprehensive measurement frameworks for display advertising, including sales lift analysis, synthetic control groups, ghost advertising, Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM), Multi-Touch Attribution (MTA), and A/B testing methodologies.

Strategic Vision and Roadmap: Define the vision and strategy for display advertising measurement methodologies. Leverage your domain expertise, industry best practices, and market opportunities to construct compelling business cases and establish ambitious yet achievable objectives.

Cross-Functional Leadership: Build and nurture collaborative relationships with key internal and external partners. Align priorities with business goals, effectively communicate product roadmaps, and secure buy-in from executive leadership.

Product Management Excellence: Oversee product roadmaps, balance business and technical requirements, determine optimal rollout strategies, and proactively manage risks across multiple concurrent initiatives.

Stakeholder Alignment: Continuously engage with senior management and diverse stakeholder groups to ensure strategic alignment, manage interdependencies, and maintain clear communication channels throughout project lifecycles.

Communication and Storytelling: Translate complex modeling techniques into accessible language and develop compelling narratives that connect sophisticated analytical results with real-world business problems and opportunities.

Technical Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline data technology solutions, enhance operational efficiency, and drive innovation across the organization.

Data Integration and Insights: Integrate disparate data sources and leverage modern analytics best practices to deliver integrated, actionable insights to partners and senior leadership regarding virtual advertising optimization.

Executive Presentation: Present media insights, recommendations, and strategic findings to various levels of senior leadership, tailoring communication styles to different audiences and seniority levels.

What You'll Bring to arenaflex

We're looking for a unique blend of technical mastery, business acumen, and leadership capability. You'll thrive at arenaflex if you embody the following characteristics:

Influential Leadership: You excel at influencing others, leading teams, managing stakeholders, securing buy-in from leadership, and communicating complex ideas with clarity and precision.

Research-Oriented Mindset: You possess a test-and-learn mentality and embrace agile methodologies to continuously improve your team's products and processes.

Resourceful and Driven: You are resourceful, disciplined for execution, and maintain a can-do attitude even in the face of complex challenges.

Data Enthusiast: You enjoy diving deep into data, performing rigorous analysis, and uncovering hidden patterns that drive strategic decisions.

Metrics-Driven: You are skilled at using metrics to improve performance and can translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations.

Strategic Thinker: You have experience building strategies for increasing product demand and driving market adoption.

Problem-Solving Passion: You are enthusiastic about solving complex, multifaceted challenges and view obstacles as opportunities for innovation.

Customer-Centric: You are consumer-centric in spirit and execution, always considering the end-user experience in your solutions.

Product Adoption Expertise: You have hands-on experience driving product adoption and understand the dynamics of bringing innovative solutions to market.

Industry Knowledge: You bring valuable expertise in Digital and Retail Media Advertising, as well as Digital Ad Stack technologies.

Minimum Qualifications

Educational Background: Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.

Extensive Experience: Minimum of 6+ years of professional experience in data science, measurement, advertising strategy and analytics, Ad-Tech, Mar-Tech, or related fields.

Technical Proficiency: Strong coding skills in SQL, Python, or R, with solid database knowledge. Experience with large-scale data processing and analysis.

Measurement Expertise: Demonstrated experience building measurement solutions including sales lift analysis, ghost advertising, Market Mix Modeling (MMM), and multi-touch attribution models. Extensive experience with predictive modeling algorithms and statistical analysis techniques.

Project Management: Strong project management abilities, including experience managing technical resources and handling multiple priorities and milestones simultaneously.

Fast-Paced Environment: A genuine passion for working in a fast-paced, agile environment where innovation and speed are paramount.

Collaborative Mindset: A collaborative attitude coupled with an insatiable curiosity and desire to continuously learn and improve.

Business Acumen: Sound business judgment, along with the ability to think clearly, analyze quantitatively, problem-solve, scope technical requirements, and effectively prioritize competing demands.

Communication Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills are essential, with a proven ability to influence others both internally and externally.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced Degree: Ph.D. in Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field is strongly preferred.

End-to-End Product Delivery: Experience in end-to-end product delivery, including self-serve platforms, design, customer experiences, automation, optimizations, and data analytics.

Platform Experience: Familiarity with building and scaling self-service platforms that empower internal and external users.

Innovation Track Record: Demonstrated history of introducing innovative analytical approaches that drive measurable business impact.

Compensation and Benefits

At arenaflex, we believe in rewarding excellence and supporting our associates' holistic well-being. We offer competitive compensation packages that reflect your skills, experience, and contributions.

Annual Salary Range: $160,000 - $230,000

Performance-Based Incentives: In addition to competitive base pay, you'll have opportunities to earn performance-based incentive awards that recognize your impact and drive.

Health and Wellness Benefits

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage

Mental health support and resources

Wellness programs designed to support your physical and emotional well-being

Financial Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Stock purchase programs

Company-paid life insurance

Financial planning resources and retirement counseling

Time Off and Work-Life Balance

PTO (Paid Time Off) including sick leave

Parental leave for growing families

Family care leave to support your loved ones

Bereavement leave

Jury duty and voting leave

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Professional Development

Tuition assistance and education reimbursement programs

Opportunities to pursue degrees from high school completion to bachelor's degrees

English Language Learning programs

Short-form certificates and professional certifications

Tuition, books, and fees fully covered by arenaflex

Additional Perks

Company discounts on products and services

Military Leave Pay

Adoption and surrogacy fee reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Flexible work arrangements where applicable

Career Growth and Development

At arenaflex, your career trajectory is limited only by your ambition. As a Staff Data Scientist, you'll have unprecedented opportunities to grow professionally and make a lasting impact on the organization. We invest heavily in our people, providing:

Leadership Pathways: Clear advancement opportunities into senior technical and leadership roles.

Skill Development: Access to cutting-edge tools, technologies, and methodologies in data science and advertising measurement.

Mentorship: Opportunities to both mentor junior team members and learn from industry veterans.

Cross-Functional Exposure: Experience working across multiple business units and functions, broadening your perspective and expertise.

Industry Recognition: Platform to present your work at conferences, publish research, and establish yourself as a thought leader in the retail media space.

Work Environment and Culture

arenaflex fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity. We believe that diverse perspectives drive better solutions, and we're committed to creating an environment where every team member can thrive. Our culture is built on:

Inclusivity: A welcoming workplace where differences are celebrated and everyone belongs.

Innovation: Encouragement to think bold, experiment freely, and challenge the status quo.

Collaboration: Cross-functional teamwork that brings together the best minds to solve complex problems.

Agility: A fast-paced environment that embraces change and adapts quickly to market dynamics.

Integrity: Commitment to ethical practices and responsible data stewardship.

We encourage work-life balance and offer flexible arrangements to support your well-being. At arenaflex, you'll find not just a job, but a community committed to your success.

Join the arenaflex Family

If you're ready to be part of something bigger, to solve problems that matter, and to shape the future of retail media advertising, we want to hear from you. This is your opportunity to make an impact, grow your career, and contribute to a company that's transforming the industry.

Apply today and take the first step toward an exciting journey with arenaflex. Together, we'll continue to innovate, inspire, and deliver exceptional experiences to customers and partners around the world.

arenaflex is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

Staff Data Scientist – Omnichannel Marketing Analytics & Measurement Innovation