Senior Data Scientist

The opportunityWant to make a real difference in the mobile industry? Join Unity Aura's cutting-edge data science team as a Senior Data Scientist and be part of the team that personalizes experiences for over 400 million mobile users worldwide.You'll be on the frontlines of innovation, using the latest tech to research, design, implement, and evaluate advanced machine learning algorithms. This role will allow you to develop real-time solutions that personalize the user experience, directly impacting the product.If you're a data scientist who thrives on making an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!What you'll be doingResearch, train, and deploy state-of-the-art recommender systems using deep learning and GenAIOwn projects end-to-end — from business idea through modeling, experimentation, and production deploymentBuild online, scalable models and serving solutions that leverage massive datasets and reach hundreds of millions of usersApply multimodal and sequence-modeling techniques to real product problems where model improvements translate directly to business impactCollaborate with ML experts, big data engineers, product managers, and developers across the organization to solve complex problemsWhat we're looking for5+ years of hands-on experience as a data scientist or applied ML researcher/engineerA builder's mindset: you've taken ML projects from idea to production, across domains and problem types, and you care about what shipsStrong Python and PyTorch skills, with solid grounding in deep learning theoryStrong analytical skills and product sense — you can frame a business problem and choose the right ML solution for it, not just the fanciest oneYou might also haveExperience with applied recommender systems, ranking, or ads/marketplace MLExperience with large-scale training and serving (distributed training, low-latency inference)Experience with GenAI/LLM applications, embeddings, or multimodal modelsFamiliarity with JAX or other ML frameworks beyond PyTorchLife at UnityUnity [NYSE: U] is the world's leading platform of tools for creators to build and grow real-time games, apps, and experiences across multiple platforms. Creators, ranging from game developers to artists, architects, automotive designers, infrastructure experts, filmmakers, and more, use Unity to bring their imaginations to life across multiple platforms, from mobile, PC, and console, to spatial computing.  www.unity.com. Unity is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment and celebrate our employees across age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our differences are strengths that enable us to support the growing and evolving needs of our customers, partners, and collaborators. If there are preparations or accommodations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please fill out this form to let us know.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.This position requires the incumbent to have a sufficient knowledge of English to have professional verbal and written exchanges in this language since the performance of the duties related to this position requires frequent and regular communication with colleagues and partners located worldwide and whose common language is English.Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this Web site or directly to managers. Unity does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Unity will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Unity.Your privacy is important to us. Please take a moment to review ourProspect andApplicant Privacy Policies. Should you have any concerns about your privacy, please contact us at DPO@unity.com.#LI-DB1 #SENThis range reflects the anticipated base salary for this position. Beyond base salary, this role may be eligible for equity awards and participation in our company incentive plans (such as annual discretionary bonuses or sales commissions). The final offer amount will depend on several factors, including geographic location and the candidate’s relevant experience, professional background, and skill set.BenefitsAt Unity, we want our team members to thrive. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support well-being and work-life balance.Please note: Benefits eligibility, specific offerings, and coverage vary based on the country and employment status.While specific benefits vary, here are some of the ways we strive to take care of our eligible team members globally: Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance | Commute subsidy | Employee stock ownership | Competitive retirement/pension plans | Generous vacation and personal days | Support for new parents through leave and family-care programs | Office food snacks | Mental Health and Wellbeing programs and support | Employee Resource Groups | Global Employee Assistance Program | Training and development programs | Volunteering and donation matching programLife at UnityUnity [NYSE: U] is the world’s leading game engine, powering play for more than 3 billion consumers each month. The top mobile games in the world, the most played PC indie titles, the most innovative console games, and virtually all of the top XR and Web Games are developed, deployed, and grown in Unity. Unity also enables teams across industries like automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare to design, simulate, and collaborate in 3D — closing the gap between ideas and reality. For more information, please visit www.unity.com.Unity is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment and celebrate our employees across age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our differences are strengths that enable us to support the growing and evolving needs of our customers, partners, and collaborators. If you have a disability that means there are preparations or accommodations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please fill out this form to let us know.This position requires the incumbent to have a sufficient knowledge of English to have professional verbal and written exchanges in this language since the performance of the duties related to this position requires frequent and regular communication with colleagues and partners located worldwide and whose common language is English.This posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy, and we are committed to providing applicants with updates throughout the hiring process in accordance with applicable law.Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. Unity does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Unity will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Unity.Your privacy is important to us. Please take a moment to review ourProspect andApplicant Privacy Policies. Should you have any concerns about your privacy, please contact us at DPO@unity.com.