Zeta is seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist to join our Machine Learning team. You will design, build, and scale machine learning solutions that power marketing intelligence, campaign optimization, and business performance.
This role spans the full ML lifecycle — from data engineering and feature development to model deployment and performance monitoring — in a cloud-based, distributed environment.
Reporting / Hours: 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM IST (± 30 minutes flexibility)
Key Responsibilities
Data Engineering & ETL
- Lead the design and development of scalable ETL pipelines across platforms such as Snowflake/Hive, Athena
- Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize data architecture and workflows
Machine Learning & AI Development
- Design, develop, evaluate, and deploy ML/AI models in production environments
- Build scalable ML pipelines for training, validation, deployment, and scoring
- Develop advanced predictive models and recommendation engines
- Optimize model performance through experimentation, feature engineering, and ensemble techniques
- Implement automation frameworks to improve productivity and reproducibility
Cloud & Distributed Systems
- Leverage AWS technologies including EC2, EMR, S3, Airflow, and Athena
- Build and maintain robust workflows in distributed computing environments
Analytics, Reporting & Marketing Automation
- Generate client-facing modeling insights dashboards and performance reports with a strong focus on accuracy, consistency, and explainability
- Support marketing automation initiatives using Python, Snowflake, Apache Superset, and related technologies
Collaboration & Delivery
- Work on multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Communicate complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to best practices across the data science function
Required Skills:
- Strong expertise in supervised learning and advanced ML techniques (Random Forest, GBM, regression, neural networks, boosting and bagging methods, ensemble models)
- Proven experience building and productionizing ML pipelines
- Advanced Python proficiency and experience with ML libraries
- Strong data preparation and feature engineering skills
- Experience with Snowflake and distributed data systems
- Working knowledge of Unix and shell scripting
- Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and communication skills
Qualifications:
- MSc/MS in a quantitative field with 4+ years of experience
or
- BSc with 7+ years of relevant experience
WHO WE ARE
Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA) is the AI-Powered Marketing Cloud that leverages advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and trillions of consumer signals to make it easier for marketers to acquire, grow, and retain customers more efficiently. Through the Zeta Marketing Platform (ZMP), our vision is to make sophisticated marketing simple by unifying identity, intelligence, and omnichannel activation into a single platform – powered by one of the industry’s largest proprietary databases and AI. Our enterprise customers across multiple verticals are empowered to personalize experiences with consumers at an individual level across every channel, delivering better results for marketing programs. Zeta was founded in 2007 by David A. Steinberg and John Sculley and is headquartered in New York City with offices around the world. To learn more, go to www.zetaglobal.com.
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Skills Required
- Strong programming experience in Python, Spark, Snowflake
- Hands-on knowledge of Unix command line operations and shell scripting
- MSc/MS in quantitative disciplines or BSc with equivalent experience
- Strong knowledge of ML algorithms and AWS environment
What the Team is Saying
Zeta Global Compensation & Benefits Highlights
How does Zeta Global ensure its pay and bonus plans are competitive?
Zeta Global supports competitive compensation through a mix of base pay, equity, performance incentives, financial benefits and employee feedback-informed rewards. The company’s total rewards approach connects compensation with ownership, financial planning and benefits that support employees’ broader well-being.
- Competitive pay and incentives: Zeta lists competitive pay, equity, performance bonuses and an employee stock purchase plan as part of its compensation and total rewards offerings. Employees also describe compensation as a strength. A software engineer said Zeta offers “good compensation,” “best appraisals and pay raise” and a “supportive work environment,” while a director cited “compensation” as one of the strengths of the company.
- Equity and ownership: Zeta offers company equity and an employee stock purchase plan, giving employees ways to participate in the company’s growth. Its broader financial benefits also include a 401(k) with company match, monthly financial workshops, commuter benefits and insurance coverage, reinforcing compensation as part of a larger financial wellness package.
- Performance-oriented rewards: Employee reviews describe Zeta’s compensation as tied to performance and growth. One employee said, “Zeta pays well,” while another said compensation is “within industry range and revised every year.” A finance analyst cited “great incentives,” and a director described Zeta as a place to “shape your career” with room to move up. (Comparably; Glassdoor reviews; Indeed reviews)
- Benefits that strengthen total rewards: Zeta’s rewards package extends beyond pay through health, dental and vision insurance, mental health benefits, pet insurance, flexible time off, parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility and family-building support, travel assistance for reproductive health procedures, volunteer days and wellness resources. The company also says it uses wellness surveys and employee feedback to shape benefits updates, including expanded parental leave and adoption assistance.
- External signals:
- Compensation sentiment: Employees on external review sites describe Zeta’s compensation as “good,” “great” and competitive, with reviews citing pay raises, incentives, benefits and performance-based earning potential. (Glassdoor reviews; Indeed reviews; Comparably)
- Benefits signals: External profile data lists company equity, performance bonuses, an employee stock purchase plan and a home-office stipend for remote employees.
- Financial wellness: Zeta’s benefits include 401(k) matching, financial workshops, insurance coverage and employee stock purchase participation.
Bottom line: Zeta Global’s compensation approach combines competitive pay, performance incentives, equity, stock purchase access and broad benefits, giving employees both near-term rewards and longer-term financial participation in the company’s growth.
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What We Do
Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA) is the AI Marketing Cloud that leverages advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and trillions of consumer signals to make it easier for marketers to acquire, grow, and retain customers more efficiently. Through the Zeta Marketing Platform (ZMP), our vision is to make sophisticated marketing simple by unifying identity, intelligence, and omnichannel activation into a single platform – powered by one of the industry’s largest proprietary databases and AI. Our enterprise customers across multiple verticals are empowered to personalize experiences with consumers at an individual level across every channel, delivering better results for marketing programs. Zeta was founded in 2007 by David A. Steinberg and John Sculley and is headquartered in New York City with offices around the world.
Why Work With Us
At Zeta, people have the freedom to think creatively, take initiative, and grow. We value curiosity, innovation, and teamwork, empowering everyone to use AI and technology in smarter ways to drive impact for clients, consumers, and each other while shaping the future together.
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