About this role
Melotech seeks a Data Scientist to join its team on a remote basis or in New York, London, or Berlin. This role suits an independent analytics professional with a strong quantitative background who wants to drive cultural insights and machine learning initiatives in the media and entertainment sector.
Role Overview
Melotech is hiring its first dedicated Data Scientist to turn untapped data assets into strategic decisions. The professional operates autonomously alongside the founder, team members, and a backend engineer who handles infrastructure and pipelines. The position focuses entirely on extracting cultural trends, predicting content performance, and building production-ready machine learning models.
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About the Company
Melotech combines art and technology within the media and entertainment industry, reaching over 3 billion minutes of audience engagement worldwide in its first 24 months. The enterprise was founded by Soheil Mirpour and receives backing from GFC, Speedinvest, Cherry Ventures, and prominent angel investors from organizations such as KKR, Blackstone, and Spotify.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply on the official company careers page.
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Where is the Data Scientist position located?
The role offers remote flexibility or can be performed from New York, London, or Berlin.
How many years of experience are required for this role?
Candidates must have three or more years of hands-on data science experience in fast-paced business environments.
What technical skills are necessary for the position?
The position requires expert-level Python skills, daily SQL usage, experience deploying models on AWS, and familiarity with LLMs and agentic coding tools.
What does the interview process involve?
The process consists of a 30-minute introductory call, a 90-minute case interview, and a 90-minute founder interview with the CEO.
Are remote workers eligible for company gatherings?
Yes, remote team members meet regularly around the world for global offsites.