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Lead Data Scientist

Job Overview

Location

Barcelona, Spain

Job Type

Full-time

Category

Data Science

Date Posted

May 23, 2026

Full Job Description

đź“‹ Description

  • • Lead the data science team’s strategic vision to align models and analytics with business objectives in ad-tech and mobile app revenue optimization.
  • • Guide and mentor junior data scientists, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team culture focused on continuous learning and growth.
  • • Oversee the end-to-end development of scalable machine learning models for ad targeting, bid strategy optimization, and performance analytics in a high-volume real-time environment.
  • • Ensure the reliability, efficiency, and relevance of data pipelines and modeling workflows by adapting to evolving industry standards and technological advancements.
  • • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and business teams to translate complex data insights into actionable business strategies.
  • • Design and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms using Python and SQL to drive key performance metrics and revenue growth.
  • • Utilize PySpark and Pandas for large-scale data manipulation and analysis across distributed systems.
  • • Leverage cloud infrastructure, primarily AWS, to deploy, monitor, and optimize data science workflows and model serving pipelines.
  • • Train and refine deep neural network models using frameworks such as PyTorch, Hydra, and Comet for predictive analytics in ad auction systems.
  • • Maintain rigorous standards for model validation, A/B testing, and performance evaluation to ensure accuracy and business impact.
  • • Communicate technical findings and strategic recommendations clearly to non-technical stakeholders through visualizations, reports, and presentations.
  • • Stay current with advancements in ad-tech, machine learning, and data engineering to continuously improve team capabilities and product outcomes.
  • • Ensure data science initiatives adhere to ethical standards and data privacy regulations applicable to global mobile app ecosystems.

🎯 Requirements

  • • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field
  • • 5+ years of experience in data science, preferably in a product-focused environment
  • • 2+ years of experience in AdTech
  • • 2+ years of experience in a leading role
  • • Proficiency in Python and SQL
  • • Experience with PySpark, Pandas, AWS, PyTorch, Hydra, and Comet

🏖️ Benefits

  • • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects with a global impact in the mobile app industry
  • • Collaborative and inclusive work culture that values innovation and continuous learning
  • • Competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and comprehensive benefits package
  • • Professional development opportunities and career growth prospects within a fast-growing company

Skills & Technologies

Python
AWS
PyTorch
Pandas
Data Science
Senior
Remote
Degree Required

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About Appodeal, Inc.

Appodeal is a supply-side monetization platform that enables mobile app publishers to manage and optimize ad inventory across multiple networks through a single SDK. It aggregates demand from major ad sources, applies real-time bidding, and provides analytics for revenue and user engagement. Founded in 2014, the company serves indie developers and large studios worldwide, offering mediation, user acquisition, and growth tools without requiring exclusivity or long-term contracts.

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