AustinWorks · 17 hours ago
Senior Machine Learning Engineer
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$70/hr - $80/hr
8+ years expAustinWorks is a fast-moving media planning, buying, and analytics agency that builds and executes omnichannel paid media campaigns. They are seeking a senior Machine Learning Engineer / Data Scientist to support the development of a machine-learning–powered media measurement and optimization platform, focusing on building and validating Bayesian marketing mix models.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Charlie Austin
Responsibilities
Build, run, and validate statistical and machine learning models for client reporting and optimization
Translate complex analytical results into clear narratives for internal and client-facing teams
Improve and extend Bayesian modeling approaches used for attribution and forecasting
Maintain and contribute to a production-grade codebase, containerized workflows, and cloud infrastructure
Operate within an AWS-based environment
Work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Provide guidance and mentorship to other data science team members
Collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced, remote environment
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience as a Data Scientist, with a strong background in advertising analytics
Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field
Advanced Python skills with solid foundations in data structures, algorithms, and OOP
Deep experience with Bayesian modeling (ideally PyMC and pymc-marketing)
Proficiency with SQL, Pandas, and standard ETL practices
Experience with Ray, containerization tools (Docker or Podman), Git, and Terraform
Familiarity with ML frameworks such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch
Strong knowledge of econometrics and statistical modeling
Proven ability to work independently and communicate effectively in a remote setting
Experience with marketing mix modeling (MMM), experimentation, and media measurement required
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Company
AustinWorks
Proven experience recruiting for technical talent with speed, precision and no bull.
0-1 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase