FAQs
What is the job title for this position?
The job title is Senior Data Scientist on the Fraud Team.
What type of company is Integral Ad Science (IAS)?
IAS is a global technology and data company that builds verification, optimization, and analytics solutions for the advertising industry.
What are the primary responsibilities of the Senior Data Scientist on the Fraud Team?
The primary responsibilities include driving innovative research to improve IVT detection capabilities, collaborating with the Threat Lab, developing automated IVT detection systems, owning projects from end-to-end, collaborating with engineers, and responding to incidents.
What minimum educational qualifications are required for this position?
A PhD or master's degree in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, economics, or computational neuroscience is required.
How many years of experience in a business environment are expected for applicants?
Applicants should have 3-5 years of experience solving analytical problems using quantitative approaches and ML methods in a business environment.
Is knowledge of SQL necessary for this role?
Yes, applicants should be capable of using SQL to answer key data questions.
Which programming languages should candidates be proficient in?
Candidates should have expertise in standard scripting languages used in data science for statistical computation, specifically Python and R.
What is the salary range for this position specifically for New York applicants?
The salary range for this position in New York is $88,900 - $152,400, and actual pay may vary based on experience or geographic location.
What types of backgrounds do team members at IAS come from?
Team members come from diverse backgrounds, including ML, mathematics, physics, biology, neuroscience, computer science, finance, and economics.
Does IAS support diversity and inclusion in its hiring process?
Yes, IAS is committed to diversity and inclusiveness and encourages applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, people with disabilities, and veterans.
What does IAS mean by "end-to-end ownership" of work?
End-to-end ownership means that candidates will be responsible for their work from prototyping and debugging to evaluation, optimization, production deployment, and live monitoring.
Are there opportunities for learning and mentoring within the team?
Yes, there are opportunities for collaboration, learning, and mentoring within the team, as it emphasizes high-quality scientific research and collective impact.
What is the company's mission?
IAS’s mission is to be the global benchmark for trust and transparency in digital media quality.
Where can I find more information about IAS?
More information about IAS can be found on their website at http://integralads.com.
How does IAS handle unsolicited resumes from agencies or third party recruiters?
IAS does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from agencies or third-party recruiters. Interested partners should contact IAS through the provided email for potential partnership.