At Index Exchange,we’rereinventing how digital advertising works—at scale. We are a globally trusted independent supply-side platform, powering intelligent decisioning to maximize value for media owners and deliver stronger outcomes for buyers.

We’rea proud industry pioneer with over 20 years of experience accelerating the ad technology evolution. Our proprietary tech is trusted by some of the world’s largest brands and media owners and plays a crucial role in keeping the internet open, accessible, andlargely free.

We process more than 550 billion real-time auctions every day (in comparison, Google processes about 14 billion searches per day) with ultra-low latency. Our platform is vertically integrated from servers to networks and runs on our own metal and cloud infrastructure. This end-to-end infrastructure is designed to provide both stability and agility, enabling us to adapt quickly as the market evolves.

At the core of it all is our engineering-first culture. Our engineers tackle internet-scale problems across tight-knit, global teams. From moving petabytes of data andoptimizingwith AI to making real-time infrastructure decisions, Indexers have the agency and influence to shape the future of advertising. We move fast, build thoughtfully, and stay grounded in our core values.

About the role: We’re looking for a

Staff

Data Scientist

who can bring their depth and breadth of experience in applied data science and optimization at industry scale to help guide our Index-wide technology strategy for machine learning and optimization, and to drive pragmatic execution and iterative improvement of the same.

In this role, you will lead high-impact data science initiatives that drive innovation and measurable value. You will design and implement advanced machine learning models, lead large-scale projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align solutions with business goals. As a senior technical expert, you will mentor team members, contribute to scaling data science capabilities, and influence the organization’s data strategy. This position combines technical excellence with strategic vision, empowering you to shape impactful, data-driven solutions.

What we’re looking for: A pragmatic data science technologist:

Learn and understand the business vision and market chance for the company

Work backwards from business problems to generate scientific hypotheses to guide development focus and pragmatism

Use analytical,



statistical and database skills to understand large, complex datasets with the aim to increase the programmatic efficiency

Design, develop, and drive implementation of complex data-centric solutions, including large data set segmentation, transformation, and feature generation

Clearly articulate research and development hypothesis, decisions and results

Take part in the process of designing, developing & improving algorithms for automated decision making around programmatic exchange optimization

Take active part in designing, and driving implementation production performance monitoring frameworks and KPIs

Work together with ML engineers and architects to develop production grade data centric solutions

An entrepreneurial spirit with room and expectations to bring creative ideas to address the problems at hand

Here’s what you need:

7+ years of experience in data science or machine learning environments that requires the combined application of statistical & technical skills

Experience in data science practices in operational environments and internet scale, i.e - this is an applied position, rather than a solely research focused one

Solid statistical and research skills with a track record of using a variety of statistical methods (especially classification/prediction and time series models)

Proven ability to demonstrate and articulate complex results to wide technological audience

Demonstrated history of enabling advanced data modeling-based guidance for technology development

Experience in cross functional team cooperation to drive pragmatic technological solutions

Expert in pragmatic application of data science and optimization best practices at large scale (industry scale platform experience preferred)

Excellent development skills (Python required, specifically pandas, numpy, SciKit; Knowledge in Scala a plus)

Familiarity with digital marketing, advertising or analytics is a plus

Work experience in complex system engineering environments is a plus

Bachelors or Master's in mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Why you’ll love working here:

Comprehensive health, dental,



and vision plans for you and your dependents

Paid time off, health days, and personal obligation days plus flexible work schedules

Competitive retirement matching plans

Equity packages

Generous parental leave available to birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parents

Annual well-being allowance plus fitness discounts and group wellness activities

Employee assistance program

Mental health first aid program that provides an in-the-moment point of contact and reassurance

One day of volunteer time off per year and a donation-matching program

Monthly town halls and regular community-led team events

Multiple resources and programming to support continuous learning

A workplace that supports a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment – learn more here

Equal employment opportunity At Index Exchange, we believe that successful products are built by teams just as diverse as the audience who uses them. As such, we are committed to equal employment opportunities. We celebrate diversity of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Additionally, we realize that diversity is deeper than any status or classification—diversity is the human experience. For those who show grit, passion, and humility—Index will welcome you.

Accessibility for applicants with disabilities Index Exchange welcomes and encourages individuals with disabilities to apply to work with us.

If you require an accommodation, pleasesharethe details of your request and any information how we can assist you with thehiring recruiter when they contact you. Index Exchange will make reasonable efforts toensure accommodation requests are metthroughoutthe recruitment process.

Index everywhere, Index anywhere Our corporate headquarters are in Toronto, with major offices in New York, Montreal, Kitchener, London, San Francisco, and many other global cities. As a major global advertising exchange, we are committed to operating as a tightly knit global team and embracing and empowering talent wherever our colleagues may be.

AIDisclaimer: Automated tools including artificial intelligence may be used toassistin screeningandassessingapplicants for this role. All hiring decisions involve human review.

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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📌 Staff Data Scientist (Winnipeg)
🏢 Index Exchange
📍 Winnipeg