[Remote] Arity - Data Science Advertising Intern - Arity

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Arity, a part of the Allstate Corporation, focuses on collecting and analyzing data to provide innovative solutions in transportation. The Data Science Advertising Intern is responsible for building a proof-of-concept business solution using advanced reinforcement learning, while collaborating with a cross-functional team to enhance marketing platform efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop advanced machine learning methods to assess the technical feasibility and potential business value
• Utilizes effective project planning techniques to break down basic and occasionally moderately complex projects into tasks and ensure deadlines are kept
• Uses and learns a wide variety of tools and languages to achieve results (e.g., Python, SQL, machine learning libraries)
• Collaborates with the team in order to improve the effectiveness of business decisions through the use of data and machine learning/predictive modeling
• Executes on modeling/machine learning projects effectively
• Reviews and evaluates on appropriateness of techniques, given current modeling practices, to senior leadership

Skills

• Currently pursuing a PhD degree in a quantitative field (e.g. mathematics, statistics, computer or physical science)
• Knowledge of reinforcement learning is required from coursework
• Familiar with MDP framework such as value, action value function, reward, Monte Carlo methods
• Experience with implementing model free reinforcement learning algorithms, especially policy gradient method, including REINFORCE, Actor-Critic methods, Proximal policy optimization
• Demonstrated fluency with Python programming and ability to run simulation
• Knowledge of programmatic advertising business is a strong plus
• Experience with cloud computing services such as Vertax AI, Sagemaker or data warehouse service like BigQuery is a plus

Company Overview