SeniorDataScientist

## Description Samba is a media intelligence company. We know what the world is watching, reading, and thinking about — in real time, at scale, across every screen. Our data exists with the consent of over a billion people, organized into the most complete picture of consumer attention ever built. The biggest brands in the world use that picture to make smarter decisions. We think it’s the most interesting data asset on the planet, because it’s the most culturally relevant.  ## What You'll Do Modeling and ML Development Own end-to-end delivery of data science projects, from problem scoping through production deployment. Define and ship modeling methodology that powers Samba's data products, including model selection, evaluation frameworks, and reproducibility standards. Apply solid command of core ML and statistics (regression, classification, clustering, model evaluation, experimental design, causal inference) to billion-row, real-world data. Build production-quality Python and PySpark on Databricks: well-tested, documented, reusable. Partner with Data Engineering to define data requirements, validate pipelines, and ensure model inputs are reliable and production-ready. AI and Agentic Capabilities Build and operate advanced AI systems using modern methodologies: retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), LLM-augmented modeling and Graph Neural Networks. Design AI-driven modeling approaches that improve as signals evolve, supporting agentic decision-making at platform scale. Integrate LLMs and agentic workflows into production ML pipelines where they extend modeling capability and unlock new product surfaces. Technical Contribution and Collaboration Drive technical design for modeling components within your scope, producing clear solution documents covering problem statement, approach, metrics, and trade-offs. Translate business requirements into modeling solutions in close collaboration with product, engineering, and go-to-market partners. Uphold high standards for prod