Comcast

Lead Data Scientist - Freewheel

4 Locations
Full-time
$164,721.49 - $247,082.24
Posted Nov 5, 2026

Skills

Data Analysis
Machine Learning
Statistics
Teamwork

Job description

FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data, and advanced technology, we’re making it easier for buyers and sellers to transact across all screens, data types, and sales channels. As a global company, we have offices in nine countries and can insert advertisements around the world.

Job Summary

This job leads in leveraging advanced data science to address intricate business problems, driving strategic insights and actions. It involves guiding data analysis projects, developing predictive models, and mentoring teams. The role serves as an expert advisor, shaping data-driven business improvements.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

•Leading cross-functional collaboration with product and service teams to determine data analysis and experimental needs

•Designing and implementing software, algorithms, and automated processes for data integration and cleansing from diverse sources

•Applying statistical methods and machine learning techniques to analyze large datasets, extracting actionable insights for business strategy

•Developing statistical and mathematical solutions to complex business problems, informing strategic initiatives

•Creating data mining architectures and statistical reporting to identify trends and patterns in extensive datasets

•Overseeing analysis of customer behavior and product performance, leveraging historical data insights for predictive modeling

•Conducting predictive analytics to anticipate customer behavior, supporting business decisions with data-driven forecasts

•Researching and applying emerging data science principles to enhance business outcomes, acting as an organizational advisor

•Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.

•Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.

•Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

•Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.

•Own the customer experience think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.

•Know your stuff be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.

•Win as a team make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.

•Be an active part of the Net Promoter System a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.

•Drive results and growth.

•Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.

•Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Skills

Actionable Insights, Data Science, Machine Learning (ML), Predictive Modeling, Statistical Models, Statistics

Compensation

New York Pay Range: $164,721.49 - $247,082.24

This job can be performed in Illinois with a Pay Range of $144,131.31 - $257,377.33. This job can be performed in California with a good faith estimated pay range upon hire of $123,541.12 USD - $228,779.85.

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within the posted range for this role at the time of posting dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Education

Master's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Certifications (if applicable)

Relevant Work Experience

10 Years +

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.