Optimization Architect (Moutain View, CA)

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Connexus is the premier online, performance-driven marketing platform, offering a diversified, multi-channel approach to connect advertisers with their target customers. Its innovative approach delivers scale, flexibility and performance to advertisers and publishers across a wide set of marketing vehicles, including display, lead generation, co-registration, proprietary consumer sites, search, and email.

Connexus features a multi-channel network with extensive reach that delivers over 30 billion impressions monthly and 20 million leads and customers annually. Additionally, Connexus owned and operated consumer sites aggregate over 17 million visitors, 20 million searches and 3 million registrations monthly across a broad set of consumer interests, such as promotional marketing and financial services.

Connexus, founded in 1999, is the union of Vendare Media and Netblue. It is headquartered in El Segundo and Mountain View, CA, with an additional presence in New York City.

DESCRIPTION:

We're going to bet tens of millions of dollars on your code. In our business models, we bet our own money by purchasing ad space on web pages and buying keywords on search engines, and then presenting appropriate content or ads to that user so that some users go on to become customers of our clients. Your statistical techniques will help us choose which traffic to buy and decide in realtime which content and ads to show to which user, hundreds of millions of times per day.

Your code, your teams code, and your machine learning techniques will have a huge impact on our business, and we'll give you stock options, to make sure you care.

We build our own in-house software to support our proprietary high volume, high uptime internet marketing applications. Our systems need to make real time optimization decisions with partial data, support higher level decisions with reporting, track events with integrity, flexibly present content using a variety of technologies, and run reliably, even during upgrades.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

You will be part of the Research and Optimization team, recruiting and leading the software engineers on that team in a hands on player/coach capacity. You will work with researchers to develop, implement, and improve existing and novel learning algorithms for optimizing internet advertising and website conversions. You will help to evaluate, parameterize, and iterate models for success. Manage development of production quality model implementations.

You will be responsible for the entire software engineering cycle, including: creating the technical designs, component level engineering, and end-to-end testing. You will also work with our technical operations team to deploy your software into our production infrastructure.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Hands on coding expertise in Java.
• Proven experience using machine learning and statistical techniques to solve business problems.
• At least 7 years of hands on experience developing software systems, more is better.
• Must have experience leading and coaching a team.
• Mathematical background
• Strong knowledge of RDBMS and SQL
• Expertise working in a unix environment

EDUCATION:

Masters Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Robotics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, IR (information retrieval), AI (artificial intelligence), or similar related field.

For immediate consideration, please submit a cover letter and your resume to jobs@connexuscorp.com. Please put "Optimization Architect” in the subject field.

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Quantitative Analyst - Princeton Brand Econometrics (New York, NY)

Princeton Brand Econometrics is the pharmaceutical industry's Gold Standard for forecasting and resource allocation. The Quantitative Analyst/Management Scientist we're looking for must be first-rate at model-building and optimization. He or she must live to rewrite the rules and push the envelope beyond what anyone thought possible. If this is the kind of job you've been looking for, PBE is the place you've always wanted to work. Send resume, salary requirements, and a covering letter to Barry Tannenholz, at b.tannenholz@pbeco.com.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree, Master’s or PhD in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Operations Research.
• Software Experience: Strong SAS experience desirable. Ability to program at a very high speed is essential.
• Should have an exceptional ability to conceptualize problems and insatiable curiosity.
• Must be able to work alone and cooperatively as part of a team.

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Senior Business Intelligence Data Mining Analyst - Ingram Micro (Santa Ana, CA)

Join the world’s largest technology distributor in an exciting position as a Senior Business Intelligence Data Mining Analyst!

SUMMARY

The Senior Business Intelligence Data Mining Analyst is responsible for developing data mining/business intelligence analytics to generate knowledge and data insight about Ingram Micro’s customers, vendors, products and operations. Other responsibilities include database and data mining platform maintenance, extensive SQL programming and analytical report generation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Data Mining (statistical modeling)

• Creation and implementation of statistical predictive models including such algorithms as neural networks, decision tress, regression, clustering, association etc
• Build and implement custom build algorithms
• Research and stay current with the latest data mining trends/algorithms
• Documentation of models and procedures
• Generation of knowledge and insight about Ingram Micro’s customers, vendors, products and operations
• Creation of Power Point reports for delivery to Ingram's Vendor partners
• Assist in the creation of Vendor marketing programs for analytical studies

Database Maintenance and Development

• Be sufficient in various database packages (IBM DB2, MS SQL, Oracle) and database programming languages (SQL etc)
• Proficient in the technical understanding of database administration
• Manipulate and process large amounts of data from thousands of sources and multiple servers
• Ability to troubleshoot and work with Ingram/ACS DBAs to resolve issues

Assist in the deployment of knowledge out to constituents.

• Get data insight delivered to those who require it, when and where they need to, in a way that they can use the information to make decisions or drive business.

Interface with internal departments to gather needs and requirements for data analysis with supervision of Manager and senior team members.

• Data synergy among Ingram's various different departments

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Education: BS or MS/PHD degree with emphasis on quantitative analysis (i.e. statistics, econometrics, mathematical modeling, data mining, computer sciences) required OR 4 years’ related external experience OR 2 years’ related Ingram Micro experience .

Experience: Minimum of 3-4 years experience in analysis of large data sets, focused on mathematical modeling, statistical modeling or data mining. Expertise in major data mining platforms and applications (i.e. IBM Intelligent Miner, SAS Enterprise Miner); experience using major statistical analysis packages (i.e. SPSS, SAS Stats); strong working knowledge of relational databases and database management (i.e. DB2, MS SQL Server); advanced skills in MS Excel, MS Access, SQL. Basic knowledge of commonly used marketing principles and techniques.

Minimum kinds of knowledge, skills and abilities required to do this job:

• Knowledge of major data mining platforms and applications (i.e. IBM Intelligent Miner, SAS Enterprise Miner, Clementine); experience using major statistical analysis packages (i.e. SPSS, SAS Stats); strong working knowledge of relational databases and database management (i.e. DB2, MS SQL Server); advanced skills in MS Excel, MS Access, SQL
• Skill in: Working with data in a highly analytic environment; working with data in a cross platform environment; excellent computer application skills and an expert in MS Excel, Access, and SQL; movement and manipulation of data in a server environment.
• Ability to: Work in a cross functional environment, experiment in new areas of knowledge management, communicate effectively, drive analysis projects to completion under deadlines, and understand the appropriate use of data.

WHO IS INGRAM MICRO?

Ingram Micro Inc. is the world's largest technology distributor and a leading technology sales, marketing and logistics company. With world headquarters in Santa Ana, California, Ingram Micro achieved 2005 annual sales of over $28 billion and ranked 72nd on the 2006 Fortune 500 listing. Since its inception in 1979, Ingram Micro has connected technology solution providers with vendors worldwide, identifying markets and technologies that shape the IT industry. The company offers a broad array of solutions and services to nearly 165,000 resellers including Fry’s, CDW, and Amazon.com by distributing and marketing over 120,000 IT products worldwide from nearly 1,400 suppliers including HP, Cisco and IBM. Ingram Micro has operations in 35 countries serving over 100 countries, and is the only global IT distributor with operations in Asia.

HOW THE INDUSTRY REGARDS INGRAM MICRO:

• Recognized as 'Distributor of Choice' and 'Most Important Distributor' by CRN’s Fast Growth 100 Solution Providers
• Recognized as ‘The Most Important Distributor’ in 2006 by VARBusiness 500
• Recognized by Computer Reseller News as No. 1 ‘Preferred Broadline Distributor’ in 2006 Sourcing study

How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to Tracy Kennedy, TK Consulting via email: tracy@tkhrod.com

Candidates will be contacted if we wish to interview and will be notified when the position is filled.

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Senior Statistical Modeler - Expedia (Bellevue, WA)

Do you possess that unique blend of business savvy and complex data modeling skills needed for a world class, fast paced business such as Expedia? If you think this might be describing you, then read on…..

Our Customer Analytics team has a tremendous opportunity for a motivated and experienced technical modeler who is looking for a new challenge. This is your chance to be creative and drive innovation. With your technical skills you will have the opportunity to solve complex data modeling and revenue management problems while communicating to business owners and product development members. The Customer Analytics team focuses on the application of advanced analytic techniques (e.g., predictive modeling, data mining, optimization, etc.) to business problems across all lines of business at Expedia.

This position is not just a job change, it's a career move. We offer you challenging problems, a fun and fast-paced environment, intelligent co-workers, and the freedom to learn new things. The team is involved in system development of cutting-edge features that integrate with the live-site product.

You will work on projects such as...

• Forecasting – predicting demand forecasting and supply-side availability to drive internal business processes.
• Pricing – determining how to set prices based on market trends and available inventory
• Recommendation technology - selecting the most relevant items for our users.
• A|B testing technology - determining the best approach to a feature.
• Marketing Analytics – customer segmentation and clustering algorithms

Responsibilities

• Propose and lead innovative mathematical approaches to solving complex business problems, utilizing available research at your disposal.
• Perform analyses, statistical design, statistical coding, and model validation in support of business requirements.
• Generate statistical code that executes in an autonomous production environment and fully considers error handling, exception conditions, etc.
• Perform unit testing and model validation of statistical routines.
• Collaborate extensively with stakeholders, program management, and software development team members to ensure that solutions meet business needs, permit valid inferences, and have functional implementability.
• Document the technical details of your work to improve collaboration with other team members.
• Guide and mentor other modelers in best practices regarding methodology (prototype formulation and testing, data mining and analysis), as well as implementation (proper documentation, source control, and coding practices).
• Assess the methodological and functional pros and cons of implementing third-party products versus building an in-house system when facing a business problem.

Requirements

• 8-10+ professional experience in a modeling or analyst role, someone with high energy and creativity and an openness to new ideas/approaches.
• Master’s degree (Ph.D. preferred) in quantitative discipline such as statistics, economics, applied mathematics, quantitative methods, operations research, research methodology, etc. Comprehensive understanding of quantitative methods and extreme attention to detail.
• Previous experience in the e-commerce and/or travel/hospitality domain preferred.
• Strong proficiency in SAS and demonstrated ability to produce both ad hoc analyses and production-grade analytic jobs that execute autonomously.
• Functional proficiency in SQL.
• Experience in several of the following areas: predictive modeling (including ARIMA and regression techniques), neural nets and self-learning models (including classification of skewed data), linear and non-linear optimization, etc.
• Ability to estimate required effort for project objectives and prioritize work items appropriately

Contact

Suzanne Daymond
Senior Recruiter
Expedia
a-sdaymond@expedia.com
425 679 7461

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Software Developer (New York, NY and Cupertino, CA)

The D. E. Shaw group, a global investment and technology development firm with approximately US $29 billion in aggregate investment capital, is looking for top-notch, innovative software developers to help it expand its tech venture and proprietary trading activities. The firm was founded in 1988 by David E. Shaw, who received his Ph.D. in computer science from Stanford and served on the CS faculty at Columbia before organizing the D. E. Shaw group. Activities range from computer-based quantitative investment management to the development and financing of technology-oriented business ventures, but are tied together by a common focus on the economic implications of technological innovation. We offer a casual work environment populated by some of the brightest graduates from the strongest computer science programs in the world. In many respects, the firm combines the best traits of academia and the corporate world, offering a focused but informal company culture which is reflected in our casual dress, relatively flat management structure, and flexible vacation policy, as well as in the high degree to which new employees work closely with senior staff on key initiatives. We strongly emphasize personal ownership of projects, and new hires are given substantial responsibility from their first day on the job. If you're interested in applying your talents to challenging problems of software architecture and engineering in an intellectually stimulating environment, then we'd love to see your resume. To apply, e-mail your resume to mailto:DataShaping-Prog@career.deshaw.com. DataShaping-Prog@career.deshaw.com. Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

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Risk Quantitative Analyst (New York, NY)

The D. E. Shaw group, a global investment and technology development firm with approximately US $29 billion in aggregate investment capital and an international reputation for financial innovation and technological leadership, seeks an exceptionally gifted individual for the role of Quantitative Analyst in its Risk group. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in the Market Risk area of a Wall Street firm, money manager, or risk software vendor. The individual will be responsible for firmwide risk analysis and will work with individual portfolio managers on strategy-specific risk management. A Ph.D. in finance, mathematics, statistics, or econometrics is preferred. Exposure to systematic trading techniques is a strong plus, as is experience interacting with a trading desk or strategy managers. The role affords the exciting opportunity to help build a firmwide risk management infrastructure and to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in alternative asset management. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to DataShaping-RiskQuant@career.deshaw.com

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

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Quantitative Analyst (New York, NY and Cupertino, CA)

Quants at the D. E. Shaw group apply sophisticated numerical techniques and write software to develop and analyze statistical models for our computerized financial trading strategies. Their work involves examining trading data to determine ways of increasing profitability, decreasing risk, and lowering transaction costs. In addition, quants research financial literature to identify new trading ideas and create simulations to test them. Quants with the D. E. Shaw group have traditionally been the top students in their respective math, physics, engineering, and computer science programs; a considerable number of them have also competed successfully in the United States and International Math Olympiads as well as the Putnam Competition. To apply, e-mail your resume and a cover letter to DataShaping-Quant@career.deshaw.com.

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

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Management Scientist, Two Positions (Princeton, NJ or New York, NY)

LIFE-ALTERING OPPORTUNITY FOR THE RIGHT MANAGEMENT SCIENTIST

Princeton Brand Econometrics, the pharmaceutical industry's Gold Standard for forecasting and resource allocation, is looking for two Management Scientists. Each must be first-rate at model-building and optimization. Each must be driven by the knowledge and unshakable belief that "best practices" is the last refuge of the unimaginative and the incompetent. The people we're looking for live to rewrite the rules and push the envelope beyond what anyone thought possible. If this is the job you've always looked for, PBE is the place you've always wanted to work. Send resume, salary requirements, and a covering letter to me, Barry Tannenholz, at b.tannenholz@pbeco.com. I know the two of you are out there. Just get in touch with me, and I will change your lives.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree, Master’s or PhD in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Operations Research.
• Software Experience: Strong SAS experience desirable. Ability to program at a very high speed is essential.
• Should have an exceptional ability to conceptualize problems and insatiable curiosity.
• Must be able to work alone or cooperatively as part of a team.

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