Discord is hiring a
Data Scientist

Summary

Join us in our mission to make Discord an even better place to hang out with your friends! As a Senior Causal Inference Data Scientist, you will ensure the statistical underpinnings of our rebuild are sound and experimenters can design experiments with high rigor.

Requirements

• PhD in a quantitative field (e.g. Statistics, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, etc.)
• 4+ years of experience designing, implementing and analyzing experiments or causal inference projects
• Ability to critically evaluate and recommend statistical approaches and methodologies that enhance the integrity of experimentation frameworks during platform development and rebuild phases
• Proven experience in designing and validating statistical methodologies for experimentation platforms or similar systems, with a focus on ensuring the accuracy and reliability of experimental results
• Strong passion for education and the ability to communicate complex statistical and experimental design concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering training programs or educational content related to experimentation, causal inference, or statistical analysis, with a track record of fostering a culture of data literacy within an organization
• Proficient with Python, SQL, R, and other statistical programming languages

Responsibilities

• Provide statistical expertise in the rebuilding of the experimentation platform, ensuring that all statistical choices, methodologies, and frameworks are sound and aligned with best practices in causal inference and experimental design
• Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams during the platform rebuild to define and implement robust statistical methods that improve the reliability and scalability of experimentation at Discord
• Lead initiatives to educate and train cross-functional teams on best practices in experimentation design, statistical methodologies, and causal inference, ensuring a deep understanding of the principles that drive sound decision-making under uncertainty
• Develop and deliver engaging workshops, training sessions, and educational materials that demystify complex statistical concepts and promote data-driven decision-making across the company
• Empower our Data Science team (50+ members) to use more rigorous causal inference methods
• Lead and conduct causal inference research of your own on important Discord priorities

Benefits

US base salary range for this full-time position is $183,000 to $201,000 + equity + benefits