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.

We’re looking for a Product Data Specialist to join our Team. This is a highly strategic role with significant impact across the organization. In this role you will work closely with key members of our leadership team to research, ideate, execute, launch, and iterate on new and existing products in the context of the strategic objectives of the company. Your goal will be to help turn our vision and strategy into reality. You will create product roadmaps from conception to launch, set & achieve strategic goals and evolve product strategy based on research, data and industry trends and deliver innovative products to millions of users.

We are looking for someone who thrives in ambiguity, has a “get things done” attitude and is highly collaborative with a small team of passionate individuals.

 

 A day in the life

Our products tell stories through the data they collect. You are obsessed about finding these stories, telling them in human language and converting them into actionable insights.
To do that, you will use everything you have! technology, deep data-analysis knowledge, proactive attitude and doubting all assumptions.
You will build bridges between data-worlds, connecting people in the company that don’t always work together. You will be passionate about understanding our products, how they improve our customers’ lives and how the data flows through them.
And above all - you will be obsessed about data insights.
If you’re excited after reading this - we need to talk.

What you’ll bring

• 2+ Years of experience in Data Analytics / Data Science positions.
• Domain expertise in in R or Python, SQL, Data Science and Data Visualization - a must.
• Technical expertise to work hand in hand with engineers in an Agile environment to develop features, set realistic goals and stay on track.
• All-around team player, self-motivated with strong communication skills, who thrives working in a fast-paced environment, and is willing to roll up sleeves and do any task to get the job done
• Hands-on, initiator, with a high level of ownership and accountability with a mindset of “getting things done”
• Impact-driven, user and business oriented with passion for developing products that people love
• Strong analytical abilities and comfort with metrics and data
• Ability to lead indirectly - influence without authority
• Willingness to challenge the status quo, and the confidence to back yourself with rational discourse
• Customer focused, ability to listen aggressively to feedback
• Strong presentation skills
• Fluency in English - both conversational and written

 

More than snacks!

• Office and home hybrid working
• Expand your toolbox with our mentorship program and 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.

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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.