**Experienced Full Stack Data Scientist – AI and Factual Displaying for Streaming Business**
Are you a data enthusiast with a passion for driving business growth through AI and factual displaying? Do you have a knack for building models, performing statistical analysis, and making insights to inform business decisions? If so, we invite you to join the esteemed team at blithequark, a leading innovator in direct-to-consumer video services, as a Full Stack Data Scientist. **About blithequark** blithequark is a pioneering company that creates and operates The Walt Disney Organization's direct-to-consumer video services worldwide, including the ESPN+ premium games streaming feature and Disney+, the dedicated streaming home for entertainment from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and BAMTECH Media. Our mission is to deliver global audiences the opportunity to access content based on their preferences across any connected device, time, or location. We serve customers by bringing the world's most beloved characters, timeless stories, incredible competitions, and great games to global audiences through remarkable direct-to-consumer video services. **The Information Science Team at blithequark** The Information Science team at blithequark combines deep data analysis and research of our rich customer data to present a compelling vision around customer retention and preferences across the vast landscape of our product offerings and content. We are the data and analytics partners for the content, marketing, product, and engineering teams at Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. As Information Researchers, we use data to engage leaders with insights, forecasts, and knowledge that ultimately impact the experiences of millions of customers worldwide. If you are someone who loves to work cross-functionally, build models, perform statistical analysis, and make observations to provide flexible and iterative capabilities, then this is an excellent opportunity for you! **Key Responsibilities** * Support the streaming business with AI and factual displaying focused on understanding and predicting subscriber behavior, such as churn, upgrade/downgrade, cost responsiveness, customer segmentation, survival analysis, A/B testing, and causal inference. * Create and implement innovative AI strategies to address key business questions while identifying new areas to explore. * Drive experimentation to assess the effects of your models. * Collaborate closely with colleagues across the organization to identify and unlock opportunities. You will also work with other data teams to improve platform capabilities around data modeling, data representation, experimentation, and data design. * Present your recommendations to senior leaders. **Essential Capabilities** * Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Science, Physics, Econometrics, or Statistics. * 3+ years of experience designing, building, and evaluating effective AI solutions. * Strong coding experience in (at least one) data programming languages like Python/R, with additional experience in scientific libraries like Numpy, Pandas, or similar libraries. * Proficient in analyzing data and creating ML models using Python (with ML frameworks like TensorFlow, scikit-learn, etc.). * Strong foundation in statistical modeling: regression, clustering, time series estimation, causal inference, and other methods. * Experience creating flexible numerical models and solving complex quantitative problems that can be understood by non-technical colleagues. * Ability to make insights and recommendations from data to inform model development and business decisions. * Willingness to collaborate with other data researchers, data analysts, and key colleagues. * Good understanding of SQL. **Preferred Capabilities** * Postgraduate education in a quantitative field. * Excellent analytical skills, high-level degree of statistical knowledge. * Demonstrated skills in choosing the right statistical tools given a data analysis problem. * Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment with shifting needs. * Strong interpersonal skills, for both technical and non-technical audiences. * Ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines. * Experience with data platforms and applications like Databricks, Jupyter, Snowflake, Wind current, Github. * Experience with designing and analyzing A/B testing and other experimentation types. * Experience thinking critically to interpret market and customer data, ideally about a subscription service. * Experience with distributed data technologies (Hive, Hadoop). * Experience with NLP and NN models. **Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits** At blithequark, we believe in investing in our employees' growth and development. As a Full Stack Data Scientist, you will have opportunities to: * Work on high-impact projects that drive business growth and customer satisfaction. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and unlock opportunities. * Develop your skills in AI, statistical modeling, and data analysis. * Participate in training and development programs to enhance your knowledge and expertise. * Contribute to the development of our data and analytics capabilities. **Work Environment and Company Culture** blithequark is a dynamic and innovative company that values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our work environment is fast-paced and challenging, with a focus on delivering exceptional results. We offer a range of benefits, including: * Competitive salary and bonus structure. * Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs. * Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options. * Professional development opportunities and training programs. * Collaborative and inclusive company culture. **How to Apply** If you are a motivated and talented data professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we invite you to apply for the Full Stack Data Scientist position at blithequark. Please submit your resume and cover letter to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you! Apply for this job