Staff Data Scientist

Summary

Join Reddit's Ads Data Science team as a Staff Data Scientist and revolutionize our advertising platform through cutting-edge experimentation. Lead the design and analysis of A/B tests and advanced experiments, optimizing ad strategies and improving advertiser performance. Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other data scientists to shape the experimentation roadmap and mentor junior team members. You will leverage your expertise in experimental design, causal inference, and statistical programming to drive data-informed product development and influence product strategy. This role requires a Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field and significant experience in data science, with a focus on experimentation. Reddit offers a remote-friendly work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• M.S.: 10+ years of industry data science experience, emphasizing experimentation and causal inference
• Ph.D.: 6+ years of industry data science experience, emphasizing experimentation and causal inference
• Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field
• Expertise in experimental design, A/B testing, and causal inference
• Proficiency in statistical programming (Python/R) and SQL
• Demonstrated ability to apply statistical principles of experimentation (hypothesis testing, p-values, etc.)
• Experience with large-scale data analysis and manipulation
• Strong technical communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and drive action
• Desire to mentor and elevate data science practices

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and analysis of sophisticated A/B tests and experiments, leveraging innovative techniques like Bayesian approaches and causal inference to optimize complex ad strategies
• Extract critical insights through in-depth analysis, developing automated tools and actionable recommendations to drive impactful decisions
• Define and refine key metrics to empower product teams with a deeper understanding of feature performance
• Partner with product and engineering to shape experiment roadmaps and drive data-informed product development
• Provide technical leadership, mentor junior data scientists, and establish best practices for experimentation
• Drive impactful results by collaborating effectively with product, engineering, sales, and marketing teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with digital advertising and marketplace dynamics
• Experience with advertising technology

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
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) program with employer match
• Generous time off for vacation
• Parental leave