--- title: 'Chief Data Science Officer at Appodeal' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/chief-data-science-officer-appodeal-barcelona-w2qcp6m5c893' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Chief Data Science Officer at Appodeal - **Company:** Appodeal - **Location:** Barcelona, Spain - **Posted:** 2025-12-01 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/appodeal/jobs/5014778008 ## Job description Appodeal is a dynamic US-based product company with a truly global presence. We have offices in Warsaw, Barcelona and Parkland (FL), along with remote team members located around the world. Our company thrives on diversity, collaboration, and innovation, making us a leader in the mobile app monetization space. Why Appodeal? At Appodeal, we’re more than just a company—we’re a team united by a common mission: Help people discover and grow their talents through products that enable successful mobile app businesses! We take pride in our cutting-edge product and our internationally dispersed team of talented professionals. Here’s what we value, and what we hope you do too: - Continuous Learning and Growth: We are passionate about learning, growing personally, and building rewarding careers. - Making an Impact: We are committed to building a history-defining company that leaves a lasting impact on the mobile app industry. - Solving Exciting Challenges: We tackle complex problems every day, supported by a team of world-class professionals and mentors. - Enjoying the Journey: We believe in having fun while working toward our goals. We are now expanding our data capabilities and seeking an experienced Chief Data Science Officer to lead and scale our Data Science UA team function in Barcelona. This role is ideal for a leader with a strong technical background, excellent people-management skills, and the ability to turn data into actionable, high-impact product and business outcomes. Role Overview: Chief Data Science Officer will be responsible for building and growing our Data Science organization, driving advanced analytics and ML initiatives, and ensuring our products and business units are empowered by high-quality insights and predictive capabilities. You will work closely with Product, Engineering, Revenue, and Leadership teams to translate business needs into DS/ML solutions, strengthen our data infrastructure, and support decision-making across the ecosystem. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role with significant influence on product evolution, optimization algorithms, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Strategy - Lead and scale the Data Science function across the organization. - Translate business and product goals into clear DS/ML initiatives and execution plans. - Build and promote a strong data-driven culture across all teams. - Applied Data Science & ML. - Oversee development, deployment, and monitoring of ML models across Appodeal’s product and monetization ecosystem. - Guide experimentation, modeling, uplift measurement, and algorithmic optimization. - Ensure model quality, reliability, fairness, and performance at scale. - Collaboration & Stakeholder Management. - Partner with Product and Engineering teams to integrate Data Science into product roadmaps. - Work with business units to identify opportunities, define DS/ML requirements, and deliver impactful insights. - Communicate DS outcomes, metrics, and recommendations to leadership. ## Team Leadership - Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of Data Scientists, Analysts, and ML/AI specialists. - Foster knowledge sharing, best practices, experimentation, and continuous improvement. - Drive hiring, talent development, and team structure optimization. Data Infrastructure & Governance - Collaborate with Data Engineering and MLOps teams to ensure robust pipelines, feature stores, and model deployment workflows. - Improve data quality, observability, and governance standards. Qualifications: Education Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or a related field (PhD is a plus). ## Experience - 5+ years of experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, or Applied Analytics. - 3+ years in a DS leadership role (Lead DS, Head of DS, Director of DS, or similar). - Demonstrated experience building and leading Data Science teams. - Proven track record of delivering DS/ML solutions with real business impact. Technical Skills - Strong understanding of ML algorithms, experimentation, predictive modeling, and statistical analysis. - Hands-on experience with Python, ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn), and analytics tooling. - Solid understanding of data pipelines, big data technologies, and collaboration with Data Engineering teams. - Experience with AdTech, attribution, auction mechanics, or optimization algorithms is a strong plus. Leadership & Soft Skills - Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. - Ability to translate technical concepts into business language. - Strong decision-making and prioritization abilities. - Passion for mentoring, coaching, and building high-performing teams. What We Offer: - Opportunity to build and lead the Data Science function of a global product company. - Direct influence on product roadmap and business outcomes. - Collaborative and international team environment. - Competitive compensation package and growth opportunities. - A chance to shape the future of mobile app monetization. With an outstanding product and a mission that excites and inspires, Appodeal offers a unique opportunity to make an impact while being part of an amazing team. Join us and help shape the future of mobile app success! ## About Appodeal ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Appodeal provides an open-source SDK mediation platform, programmatic ad exchange, and user acquisition tools powered by in-house machine learning models to maximize mobile app monetization. - **Entity Type**: Private (Seed/Series A stage; total funding of $7.5M–$11.1M per conflicting reports) - **Headquarters**: McLean, Virginia, United States (with major offices in Warsaw, Poland; Barcelona, Spain; and Parkland, Florida, as well as remote team members) - **Founded**: 2015 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Ad tech & mobile publishing (IT Services and IT Consulting per LinkedIn) - **Target customers**: Mobile app developers and publishers (B2B) - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Help people discover and grow their talents through products that enable successful mobile app businesses.” Also: “We create digital products that support teams, communities, people.” ## Products & Services - **[Appodeal SDK Mediation](https://appodeal.com/)**: Open-source mobile ad mediation SDK that connects to multiple ad networks; uses ML models to optimize ad revenue in real time. - **[Appodeal Programmatic Ad Exchange](https://appodeal.com/)**: Real-time bidding marketplace for mobile ad inventory. - **[User Acquisition Tools](https://appodeal.com/)**: Campaign management and optimization for mobile app installs and re-engagement. - **[Publishing Division](https://appodeal.com/)**: Portfolio of casual and hybrid-casual mobile games developed in-house. - **[Appodeal Accelerator](https://appodeal.com/)**: Program that provides mobile developers with expert guidance and user acquisition capital to grow their apps. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: - Annual Revenue: $16.4M (LinkedIn estimate, 2025) - Total Funding: $7.46M (LinkedIn) or $11.1M (CB Insights – conflicting reports) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: ImpulseVC (lead investor in 2018 seed round); also acquired Corona Labs in 2017. - **Growth Signals**: - Named one of the top five ad SDKs worldwide by Pixalate in 2025. - 300+ full-time employees across three hubs (Warsaw, Barcelona, Parkland) plus remote. - Active hiring: 17–18 open roles as of early 2026 (Greenhouse jobs board). - LinkedIn reports 10,535 followers (+1.6% monthly) and 5,483 Twitter followers. ## Competitive Advantages - **Open-source SDK** lowers integration friction for developers. - **In-house machine learning models** are tested daily in production to maximize eCPM and fill rates. - **Full-stack approach**: mediation, exchange, UA, publishing, and accelerator program create a vertically integrated ecosystem. - **Global presence** with strong European hubs offers talent diversity and cost advantages. ## Strategic Focus - Continue to grow the publishing division and Accelerator program to attract more mobile developers. - Leverage data science and ML to improve ad revenue optimization and user acquisition efficiency. - Expand remote-first hiring to access global talent while maintaining physical hubs for collaboration. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Human-first, “making tech kinder.” Values include continuous learning, making an impact, solving exciting challenges, and enjoying the journey. - **Remote/hybrid policy**: Offices in Warsaw, Barcelona, and Parkland (FL); many roles are fully remote, especially for part-time technical positions. - **Perks & benefits**: - Full private health insurance with 24/7 digital health access. - Mental health support (psychology sessions, preventive care). - Professional development budget (courses, conferences, learning tools, pro subscriptions). - In Warsaw: sports, language courses, commute reimbursement, free lunches. - “Lean startup mentality” – ownership and accountability, direct communication, no politics. - **Engineering culture**: Heavy emphasis on data, machine learning (senior data scientists, MLOps, Rust engineers), and product development. Low hierarchy and fast iteration. ## Sources 1. [Appodeal Official Website](https://appodeal.com/) 2. [Appodeal Job Board (Greenhouse)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/appodeal) 3. [Appodeal Careers Page](https://appodeal.com/career/) 4. [LinkedIn – Appodeal, Inc.](https://www.linkedin.com/company/appodeal) 5. 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