We are Outbrain.

We’re one of the world’s largest content recommendation platforms, delighting audiences with engaging, personalized content recommendations while serving as the primary engagement partner and platform for the world’s top digital media companies. 

In this role,  you’ll serve as an analytics domain expert, work closely with our R&D and Algo team and other stakeholders towards optimizing company performance and profitability by analyzing and understanding our unique marketplace behavior, through AB tests, classification models, in-depth research and more. 

If you're excited to work in a cutting-edge big data environment, if you're eager to expand our data-driven culture and drive actionable insights to meet always changing business needs, we’d love to meet you!

As with any Outbrain employee, we're looking for someone who is resourceful, bright, proactive, works well independently and as part of a team, and who will be passionate about what she or he does. For this position, we are looking for a person with exceptional analytical skills, hands on experience in analyzing ab-test results using statistical tools (a big advantage), proven experience in approaching and solving difficult business problems, a leader with the ability of self-learning and delivering results.

We provide a casual, fast-paced culture that is built on top performance. Candidates should be energetic self-starters who can grasp the always changing complexity of the business and technology


A day in the life

• Work closely with many different teams and stakeholders and become the focal point for all Marketplace related analytical matters in the organization. 
• Collaborate with the Yield Team and other relevant stakeholders to develop strategies and models for optimizing revenue and yield across the network. Continuously monitor performance metrics and adjust strategies as needed.
• Conduct ad hoc research to address specific business questions or challenges. Provide data-driven recommendations to support decision-making processes.
• Create, maintain and monitor data models and ongoingly assess their performance and value to the business.
• Get your hands dirty working with big data sets to provide useful actionable insights related to products and processes – for both product and business stakeholders  

 

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Statistics / Information Systems or a related technical field a must
• Proficiency in SQL and Python
• 2+ years of proven hands-on experience in a data science 
• Experience in a data analytics role or equivalent a big advantage
• Familiarity with machine learning techniques from the real world
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication, visualization and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for driving continuous improvement
• Fast and independent learner
• Experience in running and analyzing AB tests a plus
• Experience in the digital space a must, and in Ad-tech a plus

 

More than snacks!

• Office and home hybrid working
• Expand your toolbox with our internal learning tools
• Pet friendly office
• Happy hours
• …and of course a fully stocked kitchen

 

We Recommend #LifeAtOutbrain

Outbrain is an equal employment opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion at all stages of recruitment and employment.

Our company culture is welcoming, dynamic, diverse, global, and built on top performance.

Did you know "trust" is one of our core values? We apply this value to our day-to-day by working collaboratively on a global scale. With managers and teammates often sitting in other countries and time zones, we value communication, patience, and open-mindedness to all cultural backgrounds. We encourage all ideas, and everyone gets a seat at the table!

Our team is made up of individuals who are approachable, resourceful, passionate, and proactive. We foster a sense of belonging through our  Employee Resource Groups –employee-led groups in which we debate topics and drive change. From OB Green (environmental), OB WE (women empowerment), OB Good (charitable initiatives) to OB4E (diversity, equity, and inclusion), you’ll be able to share your passions with likeminded people.

Dive into the Outbrain experience via our Instagram account! 

Hungry for more? Have a closer look at #LifeAtOutbrain exploring our company manifesto, Youtube channel , Outbrain Culture blog and social media channels Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.