Senior Data Scientist

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2 Locations
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118K-183K Annually
AdTech • Digital Media • Marketing Tech • Software • Automation
Basis improves the lives of digital marketers with the world's most automated and comprehensive advertising platform.
The Role
WHO WE ARE 

At Basis Technologies, we empower agencies and brands with cutting-edge software that automates digital media operations. Our all-in-one platform supports seamless planning, reporting, and financial reconciliation across direct, programmatic, search, and social media.

We’re not just building advanced technology; we’re also building a culture where passionate, motivated individuals come together to drive meaningful change. Our commitment to inclusivity and growth ensures our employees thrive both professionally and personally.

With our headquarters in Chicago, we offer flexible work options across the U.S. and Canada, including remote, hybrid, or on-site at headquarters.

ABOUT THE TEAM

At Basis, our Data Scientists are core contributors to the product. We design, develop, and deploy machine learning and generative AI systems that drive smarter media planning, real-time campaign optimization, and deep performance insights. In close partnership with product managers, engineers, and domain experts, we translate complex business challenges into scalable, data-driven features. Backed by Basis’ integrated platform and robust data infrastructure, the Data Science team delivers capabilities that help our customers outperform the competition.

WAYS YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will apply expertise in statistics, machine learning, and generative AI to help advance our vision of building the most intelligent and automated media platform in the market. You are passionate about uncovering patterns in data and translating complex business problems into high-performing solutions in close collaboration with stakeholders across the organization. In this role, you will also contribute by:

  • Developing deep expertise in our business domain, data assets, customer needs, and platform capabilities
  • Proposing, evaluating, and delivering innovative machine learning and generative AI solutions that improve measurable customer outcomes
  • Designing and executing full data science workflows, including data exploration, feature engineering, model development, and evaluation
  • Driving incremental product improvements through A/B testing, launch analysis, and strong cross-functional collaboration
  • Fostering excellence within the data science team through mentorship, constructive feedback, and leading by example

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

  • PhD, Master’s, or Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field ·
  • 5+ years of experience in machine learning, statistics, or a related discipline
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience developing models for production applications
  • Proficient in Python or a similar programming language
  • Proficient in SQL and distributed compute platforms, such as Spark
  • Solid knowledge of or experience with large language models (LLMs) and/or generative AI tools

OUR TECH STACK

  • We work with a modern and scalable stack that includes Python, PySpark ML, ONNX, Snowflake, Kafka, Airflow, and AWS (EMR, SQS). This foundation supports batch and real-time pipelines, large-scale model training, and high-performance inference.


ANYTHING ELSE? 

Don’t have every skill listed? No problem! We know experience can be built in many ways. If you have relevant skills that aren't reflected in your resume, we encourage you to share them in an optional cover letter.  

LIFE WITH BASIS TECHNOLOGIES

We’re committed to our people’s growth and well-being because our success is tied to theirs. That’s why we’ve earned recognition as a top workplace, including: Ad Age, #1 Best Places to Work 2025, WorkLife's #1 Most Committed to Work Life Balance, and the Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces in Chicago.

We offer competitive perks, including a flexible work week, 401k/RRSP matching, mental health support, paid sabbaticals, generous parental leave, flexible work options, and more.

Basis is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate all team members regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race or cultural background, religion, disability, age, and beyond.

If you need assistance with interview accessibility, please contact [email protected]. Your privacy is important to us, view our policy here.

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Basis Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Parental & Family Support Parental and family-building support is extensive, including up to 16 weeks of fully paid leave for birthing parents, 8 weeks for non-birthing parents, adoption/surrogacy leave with up to $15,000 assistance, and access to Maven.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off flexibility spans Flexible/‘unlimited’ PTO, year-round Flex Fridays (half-day Fridays), and a paid sabbatical after several years of service.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits include a 401(k) match of 50% of contributions up to 8% of salary with immediate 100% vesting.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
815 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

Basis is a leading global provider of automation software designed specifically for enterprise marketers. Our platform, Basis, is the industry’s only comprehensive digital media solution that seamlessly integrates programmatic, site-direct, advanced TV, search, and social media within a single interface. By unifying these functions, Basis simplifies complex and disconnected media operations, automates repetitive tasks, and minimizes manual processes, enabling marketing teams to focus on strategy and creativity. Our software is built to consolidate various tools and systems, driving productivity while ensuring that advertisers maximize the performance of their multi-channel media investments. With features that streamline workflows and improve efficiency, Basis delivers a powerful solution for optimizing campaign outcomes across multiple channels. Headquartered in Chicago, Basis is recognized not only for our innovative technology but also for our dedication to creating an outstanding workplace culture. Our commitment to our people and our customers underpins everything we do, as we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in digital marketing automation.

Why Work With Us

Our mission is to make the ad industry better for everyone. We invest in our culture and support our employees – from development opportunities to competitive health and wellness programs. If you’re looking for a community that values your whole self, celebrates your wins, and has your back in challenging times – come change the industry with us.

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Employees work remotely.

Basis empowers employees to work where they thrive. As a remote-first company, we trust our people to work remotely, AND offer access to our Chicago HQ and shared workspaces across the U.S., ensuring team members are supported where they are.

Typical time on-site: None
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