Senior Data Scientist | Research, Code & Impact
First seen by Alion on Aug 5, 2026.
DT (NASDAQ: APPS) is unifying the full mobile experience. Our growth platform powers the mobile ecosystem by bringing together advertisers, app developers, and device partners, to create a unique and premium value exchange, that results in a personalized and seamless mobile device experience.
At DT, we move fast, think big, and build collaboratively. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere, and we trust our teams to take ownership, challenge convention, and make an impact from day one.
Here, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to products and experiences used by millions around the world.
With us, you will enjoy competitive compensation, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to invest in your total well-being, all within a hybrid and flexible work environment.
The Mission:
Engineering the Brain of DT ExchangeAt Digital Turbine, "Real-Time" is our reality - handling billions of events with millisecond-level constraints. Our DS team doesn't just build models; we build the algorithmic heartbeatof a massive global marketplace. We are currently in a peak phase of infrastructure evolution, and we need a Senior partner to help lead the charge.
The Role:
A True Problem SolverWe’re looking for a Senior DS who thrives on End-to-End ownership. You aren't just given a dataset; you identify the business opportunity, architect the mathematical solution, and write the high-quality, production-ready code that brings it to life. This is the ultimate "DS Candy Store" for those who love research but live for the adrenaline of seeing their code drive real revenue.
Who You Are:
Have AdTech experience and understand the thrill of low-latency environments and high-stakes auction dynamics
The Scientist-Engineer Hybrid:You have a 5+ year track record of delivering DS projects to production. An MSc/PhD in a quantitative field is a must
Tech Mastery:Expert-level Python(production-grade) and the ability to build for scale (Spark, ONNX - great advantage)
The "Nose for Value":You are business-oriented and independent
You don't just solve equations; you solve business problems and know how to measure your success
Mentor & Partner:You lead by example, elevating the team’s technical bar through code reviews and collaborative design
What You’ll Do:
End-to-End Ownership:Own the entire lifecycle: from defining the business problem and KPI to deploying and monitoring the solution in production
High-Scale Architecture:Design and implement ML models & handling high-cardinality data at massive scale
Engineering Excellence:Write clean, modular, and scalable code. We believe great Data Science is built on a foundation of great Software Engineering
Strategic Leadership:Mentor the team through complex technical hurdles and contribute directly to our algorithmic roadmap
Why Digital Turbine?
Because here, your impact is immediate and measurable. You’ll have the autonomy of a startup with the data-rich environment of a global giant. If you’re ready to move from the whiteboard to the "vein" of the product, let’s talk!
DT (NASDAQ: APPS) is a mobile growth platform that powers superior experiences and outcomes for advertisers, app developers, carriers, OEMs, and publishers worldwide.
Our technology connects brands and apps with consumers across devices, apps, and mobile environments - helping partners drive awareness, acquisition, engagement, and monetization through intelligent, integrated experiences.
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, DT operates globally across North America, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM.
DT is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives, and believe teams with different points of view build better products, ideas, and experiences.