Babel Profiles04.02.26
AI SCORE 8.5

Senior Data Scientist - AdTech (Relocation to Barcelona)

$120K–$150K/year
RemoteAdTechRelocation

About the Role

Are you ready to take your career to the next level as a Senior Data Scientist in the AdTech industry? In this role, you will leverage your expertise to shape how millions of ads reach their audience every day. Our client is a rapidly scaling global tech company redefining mobile app monetization through advanced data science and advertising intelligence. With a strong international footprint across Spain, Poland, and the United States, and a fully distributed team worldwide, they foster a culture built on diversity, collaboration, and technical excellence.

What You'll Do

  • Explore and analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights, working independently on challenging data problems.
  • Design, build, and deploy end-to-end data science solutions, from early analysis and model development to production, ensuring scalability and high performance.
  • Develop and refine machine learning models focused on advertising use cases, including ad targeting optimization, bidding strategies, and campaign performance evaluation.
  • Partner with product, engineering, and business teams to translate commercial and technical needs into effective, data-driven solutions that improve advertising impact and ROI.
  • Maintain, monitor, and enhance data pipelines and machine learning systems, particularly within ad-tech environments, adapting them to changing market dynamics.
  • Work with modern data and ML tooling, including Python and SQL, data processing frameworks such as PySpark and Pandas, and cloud-based infrastructures.
  • Leverage ETL and analytics platforms like Dagster and Druid or equivalent technologies, as well as ML frameworks such as PyTorch and related tooling; experience with Databricks is considered a plus.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in data science, ideally within product-driven or data-intensive organizations.
  • At least 3 years of hands-on experience working in the AdTech domain or with advertising-related data and platforms.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to extract insights from complex and high-volume datasets.
  • Solid background in statistical analysis and machine learning techniques, including the training and evaluation of advanced models.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with proven experience working in cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with Databricks.
  • Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and services.
  • Knowledge of additional programming languages.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and relocation support.
  • Hybrid working model from Barcelona's Hub.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Flexible work hours and vacation policy.
  • Great opportunity to kick-start your career in Data Science.
Why This Job8.5 of 10

This Senior Data Scientist role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic AdTech environment with a competitive salary and relocation support to Barcelona.

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Industry
Tech
Location
Remote

Who Will Succeed Here

Proficient in using Python and PySpark for large-scale data processing and machine learning model deployment, with hands-on experience in building ETL pipelines to streamline data workflows.

Self-motivated and disciplined, thriving in a remote work environment, demonstrating strong time management skills to balance project deadlines and collaborative tasks across different time zones.

Deep understanding of cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and experience with Databricks for collaborative data science and analytics, enabling efficient analysis and deployment of machine learning models.

Learning Resources

Python for Data Science Handbookguide

Career Path

Senior Data Scientist - AdTech(Now)Lead Data Scientist(1-2 years)Data Science Manager(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Market Size 2024
$15B
Annual Growth
22.5%
AI Adoption
45%
Investment
+150%
Labour Demand
+35%
Avg Salary
$130K

Skills & Requirements

Required
PythonSQLMachine Learning
Growing in Demand
Deep LearningNatural Language ProcessingCloud Data Engineering
Declining
R ProgrammingSAS

Domain Trends

Increased Use of Cloud-Based Data Solutions
With 60% of companies adopting cloud-based data solutions, there's a significant shift towards utilizing platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud for data storage and processing.
Rise of Automated Machine Learning (AutoML)
AutoML tools are projected to grow by 30% in the next two years, enabling data scientists to streamline model development and deployment, reducing the need for manual coding.
Focus on Ethical AI and Data Privacy
Around 70% of companies in the AdTech space are prioritizing ethical AI practices, leading to increased demand for data scientists who can ensure compliance with data protection regulations.

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