Data Scientist

Match Group’s Evergreen & Emerging (E&E) organization is one of the world’s leading online dating groups, home to a diverse and well-known portfolio that includes OkCupid, , Meetic, PlentyOfFish, Affinity, and more. Our team is based in Vancouver and works closely with other Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) brands like Tinder and Hinge.We love what we do and are motivated by the opportunity to make a positive impact on millions of people every day. We work hybrid on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in our downtown Vancouver office, and remotely the rest of the week.We’re looking for a Data Scientist who thrives at the intersection of experimentation, engineering, and product impact. You’ll work on high-visibility projects spanning recommendation systems, personalization, fraud prevention, and behavioral modeling — building production-grade models that power real-world experiences across our apps.How you will make impact:Explore, design and build AI prototypes capable of significantly altering our users’ experiencesDevelop detailed data models to explain user behavior and discern complicated patternsDive into the data to analyze subtle trends in business performance, presenting insights and stories through the data in accessible waysWork alongside our Architects to evaluate and review the algorithms we use to match usersDesign and building complex predictive models, creating forecasts, and mining deep insights from raw and unstructured dataPerform deep dives into unstructured data and build complex models to extract valuable insights into our users and the businessPerform time series analysis and forecasting for a variety of important business and operational metricsCoordinate with the Product team to identify and measure key business areas and provide them with actionable insightsEvangelize a data-driven cultureParticipate in a highly collaborative environment, we want you to share your expertiseWe may be a Match if: or PhD in a quantitative field such as physics, mathematics, computer science, statistics, biostatistics, or economicsMinimum of 3+ years post graduation experience as a Data Scientist, Research Scientist, or Machine Learning EngineerStrong track record in using cutting-edge deep learning techniques and associated tools (such as PyTorch/Tensorflow)Strong programming skills with a history of deployment to production at scaleProven track record of productionizing machine learning solutions for stakeholders at scaleSolid understanding of mathematical modeling and statistics: inference, Bayesian methods, graphical models, network theory, likelihood estimation, Monte-Carlo methods, and sampling theoryExperience working with and deploying recommender systemsUnderstanding of how to optimize machine learning models (parallelization, batching techniques, etc)Ability to rapidly acquire and adopt new knowledge and techniquesAbility to think creatively about problems and not afraid to go “outside the box.”Proficient with standard SQL and relational databasesFamiliarity with Python and/or R and their data science/machine learning packagesComfortable working independently on large projects (demonstrated via industry or academic experience) or as part of a diverse team of different skills as necessaryAbility to see the “big picture” and how your work relates to Match group's entire business - and the ability prioritize your research work accordinglyExperience with GCP/AWS or other cloud providers$110,000 - $134,000 a yearThe compensation range listed above is representative of the base salary offered. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary range is reflective of a position based in Vancouver, Canada. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city, state, and country), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.Why Match Group?Our mission is simple – to help people find love and happiness We love our employees too and understand the importance of all life's milestones. Here are some of the benefits we are proud to offer: • Generous vacation, flex days, professional development days• RRSP matching, and employee stock purchase plan• Professional development budget and unlimited access to Udemy from day one• Match Group mentorship program• Parental leave top up and fertility preservation benefits• Extended health & dental benefits from day one• Corporate ClassPass membership and other wellness benefits• And many more on our careers pageWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value the rich dynamics that diversity brings to our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, age, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), gender identity or expression, uniformed service or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.  Period. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process — such as during pre-employment testing or interviews — please indicate this by selecting “Yes” in the accommodation request field. We’ll reach out to discuss your needs if you're selected for the interview stage.   #MGWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. 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