[Remote] Senior Data Scientist-Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dentsu is a leading company in the advertising services industry, seeking a Senior Data Scientist focused on AI & Innovation. The role involves driving the development and application of generative AI technologies to enhance media products and services through collaboration with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities • GenAI R&D: Lead research and development of generative AI models (e.g., LLMs, multimodal models) for media applications such as content creation, personalization, creative optimization, and audience engagement. • Prototyping & Experimentation: Rapidly prototype new AI-driven features, conduct experiments, and evaluate model performance with real-world data. • Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, engineers, and media strategists to align AI initiatives with business goals and product roadmaps • Data Analysis & Modeling: Analyze complex datasets, develop and validate machine learning models, and implement statistical methods for media optimization, segmentation, and forecasting • Product: Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy AI models into scalable, robust production environments • Innovation Leadership: Stay at the forefront of AI and media technology trends, propose and drive adoption of new tools and methodologies, and contribute to internal knowledge sharing • Ethics & Compliance: Ensure responsible AI development, adhering to data privacy, fairness, and transparency standards. Skills • 5+ years of experience in data science roles, with a strong focus on AI/ML and R&D, ideally within media, advertising, or technology sectors • Expertise in generative AI (e.g., LLMs, diffusion models, GANs), NLP, and/or multimodal AI. • Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face Transformers, etc.) • Experience with data engineering, large-scale data analysis, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) • Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, global, and cross-functional environment. • Track record of published research, open-source contributions, or patents in AI/ML Education Requirements • Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field. Benefits • Medical, vision, and dental insurance • Life insurance • Short-term and long-term disability insurance • 401k • Flexible paid time off • At least 15 paid holidays per year • Paid sick and safe leave • Paid parental leave Company Overview • Executiveplacements.com is a platform for executives to upload their CV, search for jobs, and network. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Johannesburg, NA - South Africa, ZAF, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job