Data Scientist, Affiliate Marketing

Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

$73K/yr – $101K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end data science and analytics projects for enterprise ad-tech, turning complex analyses into clear, actionable insights.

  • Own scoping, exploration, modeling, validation, and delivery of client-facing insights.
  • Must-have: 2+ years in data science, analytics, or a related field.
  • Standout: Tableau dashboards and client-facing reporting in AdTech/MarTech.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support client-facing data science and analytics projects within a complex enterprise digital advertising environment
  • Own end-to-end project execution, including scoping, data exploration, modeling, validation, and delivery of actionable insights
  • Ensure data accuracy and reliability across reporting and analytics workflows, including data validation, monitoring, and issue resolution
  • Analyze large-scale e-commerce and advertising datasets to find opportunities and support growth across paid media and lead generation programs
  • Design and interpret incrementality tests, lift studies, and other measurement frameworks to evaluate performance and optimize marketing spend
  • Develop analytical models, including forecasting and inferential analysis, and apply machine learning techniques where appropriate to improve workflows
  • Build Tableau dashboards and chatbot or agent solutions and reporting that translate complex analysis into clear, actionable insights for internal and client collaborators
  • Collaborate with account teams, engineers, and data scientists to deliver integrated, scalable data solutions
  • Present findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences in a clear and compelling way

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or a related field
  • Hands-on experience with Python, PySpark or Scala, and Tableau
  • Experience using GitLab or GitHub for version control and collaborative development
  • AdTech or MarTech experience, ideally within e-commerce, travel, or finance
  • Strong understanding of performance marketing, including affiliate, influencer, and partner-based models, as well as how traffic, conversion, and commission structures drive program performance
  • Experience working with enterprise clients or within complex marketing organizations
  • Proven ability to deliver actionable insights and scalable data solutions in a client-facing environment
  • Familiarity with measurement methodologies such as incrementality testing, lift studies, or MMM
  • Experience working with or applying AI-driven solutions, including LLM-based tools
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to a range of stakeholders
  • This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days a week in Chicago or Atlanta

Preferred

  • Experience integrating LLMs into business workflows or applying them to analytics use cases
  • Experience with forecasting, attribution, or advanced measurement frameworks

Benefits

  • Flexible time off without the hassle of accrual
  • A generous number of paid holidays
  • Company-sponsored team-building events
  • An Employee Referral Program
  • Annual recognition awards
  • Hybrid work arrangements for optimal work-life balance
  • Parental bonding leave
  • Backup care options for children and elders
  • An employee discount program
  • International SOS program for global support
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CJ

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From pioneering affiliate marketing to powering the future of connected commerce, CJ has been the trusted leader in partnership-based growth since 1998.Founded in Santa Barbara, California, CJ (formerly Commission Junction) is the world’s most established performance marketing platform, trusted by over 3,800 global brands across retail, travel, finance, and home services. Our technology and expertise connect 167K+ publishers and brands to billions of consumers worldwide, driving measurable, profitable growth.As part of Publicis Groupe, and aligned with Publicis Media, we unite data, technology, and strategic expertise to deliver a truly customer-centric approach. With a legacy of innovation and a vision for what’s next, CJ continues to set the standard for performance marketing — building partnerships that scale, campaigns that perform, and commerce that connects.

Founded in 1998
Santa Barbara, California, USA
1.7K employees (352 in marketing)
55% recommend to a friend
53% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.5M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
21.1%
Direct
63.4%
Referral
10.8%
Social
1.9%
Paid
2.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.7K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
319 (18% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
10

Funding

Total Funding
$40M
Last Raise
$40M
Non Equity Assistance, 22 years ago

Funding History

  • Dec 2003
    Non Equity Assistance • $40M