Lead Data Scientist

Summary

Join Philo, a streaming service revolutionizing television, as a Lead Data Scientist. Lead complex analytical projects, collaborate with C-suite stakeholders, and establish methodological standards for data science work. Mentor data scientists, identify new opportunities with product, engineering, and business teams, and develop frameworks for measuring impact. Translate complex findings into business insights, connect analytics to business outcomes, and represent the data science team in cross-functional leadership discussions. This role requires 10+ years of experience in data science/analytics and 3+ years leading data science teams. Philo offers a competitive salary, stock options, and comprehensive health benefits.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience in data science/analytics with demonstrated proficiency in Python, SQL, or R and statistical modeling
• 3+ years of experience leading data science teams and managing complex statistical projects
• Deep expertise in statistical methods and causal inference
• Strong experience in experimental design and A/B testing
• Deep experience in building a robust and scalable data model as the foundation for both analysis and advanced modeling
• Proven track record of delivering high-impact data science projects that scale
• Experience mentoring junior data scientists and raising team capabilities
• Excellent communication skills with ability to translate complex findings into business insights through effective data visualization and dashboards
• Strong business acumen and ability to connect analytics to business outcomes
• Experience with modern data science tools and technologies, including Python, Cursor, dbt, GrowthBook, and BI dashboarding tools

Responsibilities

• Set the roadmap and model best practices for data science work at Philo
• Lead complex analytical projects that drive significant business value collaborating with stakeholders in the C-Suite
• Establish and evangelize methodological standards for data science work
• Coach and mentor data scientists to elevate the team’s technical capabilities
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to identify new opportunities
• Develop frameworks for measuring impact of data science initiatives
• Build a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement
• Represent the data science team in cross-functional leadership discussions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in media/streaming industry with understanding of viewer engagement metrics and content performance analysis
• Knowledge of recommendation systems and personalization algorithms using PyTorch or similar frameworks
• Experience with productionizing machine learning models in cloud environments like AWS SageMaker
• Familiarity with data visualization best practices and experience creating executive-level dashboards
• Experience with marketing mix modeling, multi-touch attribution, and customer lifetime value optimization

Benefits

• Full health, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions (we match 100% of deferrals up to 3% of pay and 50% of the next 2% of pay)
• Flexible working hours
• Up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Unlimited paid time off for vacation and sick leave
• $2,000 annual vacation bonus (we pay you to take a two week vacation)
• $5,250 annually for professional development and educational assistance
• $1,250 annual home office + TV stipend during first year of employment ($250 annually thereafter)
• $500/month ($6,000/year) bonus for employees who commit to working at least 3 days per week in our offices, plus generous commuter benefits ($315/month towards transit, rideshare, bike rental, or parking at our HQ office in San Francisco)
• Free Gympass subscription — an all-in-one corporate benefit that gives employees the largest selection of gyms, studios, classes, training and wellness apps
• Dog-friendly office