Data Scientist
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PythonSQL
Staff Data Scientist, Ads
Reddit, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $217,000 - $303,900 per year
Job Level
Lead
Tech Stack
PythonSQL
About the role
- Drive Strategic Impact Across Ads Domains: Take end-to-end ownership of complex problem spaces such as funnel acceleration and advertiser LTV.
- Develop Advanced Models and Frameworks: Build and deploy predictive models, optimization frameworks, and decision-support systems that power Reddit’s strategic investments in advertiser acquisition and retention.
- Translate Ambiguity into Measurable Outcomes: Define core business and performance metrics, and design robust methodologies to measure the impact of product and modeling changes on advertiser ROI and user experience.
- Lead Through Cross-Functional and Technical Influence: Collaborate deeply with engineering, product, and sales to align on strategic goals, translate insights into action, and drive execution. Set a high technical bar by mentoring others and championing best practices across modeling, experimentation, and measurement.
- Drive Innovation in Ad Systems: Leverage causal inference, economic analysis, and large-scale data systems to solve novel problems in a rapidly evolving ad ecosystem.
Requirements
- Platform experience and a deep understanding of the ads ecosystem
- Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Operations Research, or a related quantitative discipline
- For M.S. holders: 10+ years of industry experience in applied science, data science, or machine learning engineering roles
- For Ph.D. holders: 6+ years of relevant experience applied science, data science, or machine learning engineering roles
- Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following:
- Ads Creative & Format Evaluation
- Measurement & Experimentation at Scale
- Consumer or Customer Growth and Lifecycle Analysis
- Advanced proficiency in statistical programming (Python or R) and SQL
- Experience with machine learning or optimization techniques
- Strong understanding of experimental design, causal inference, or A/B testing methodologies
- Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills, with a track record of influencing product and engineering partners
- Experience working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with cross-functional teams
Benefits
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
- 401k Match
- Family Planning Support
- Gender-Affirming Care
- Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
- Flexible Vacation & Reddit Global Days Off
- Generous paid Parental Leave
- Paid Volunteer time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
predictive modelsoptimization frameworksdecision-support systemsstatistical programmingPythonRSQLmachine learningoptimization techniquesexperimental design
Soft skills
problem-solvingcommunicationinfluencingmentoringcollaborationleadershipstrategic thinkingadaptabilitycross-functional teamworkinnovation
Certifications
Master's degreePh.D.
