Senior Data Scientist, Ads

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Data Analysis • $190,800 PA - $267,100 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Data Scientist at Reddit, you will be instrumental in developing and applying cutting-edge data science models to enhance the adoption and performance of the advertising platform. This involves analyzing large datasets to uncover trends, collaborating with product managers and engineers to define requirements, and building machine learning models to improve anomaly detection, prediction, and pattern recognition. You will also be responsible for communicating findings, staying updated on the latest advancements, and mentoring junior data scientists. This role requires a strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and experimental design, along with experience in data processing and proficiency in Python or R. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the online advertising industry and Reddit.
Must have:
  • Design and apply data science solutions.
  • Analyze large-scale datasets.
  • Collaborate with product managers and engineers.
  • Develop ML models & DS methods.
  • Communicate findings and recommendations.
Good to have:
  • Experience with online advertising.
  • Experience with causal inference.
  • Contributions to open-source projects.
Perks:
  • Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
  • 401k Matching
  • Workspace benefits for home office
  • Personal & Professional development funds
  • Family Planning Support
  • Flexible Vacation & Reddit Global Wellness Days
  • 4+ months paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Volunteer time off

Job Details

Reddit is a community of communities. It’s built on shared interests, passion, and trust and is home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet. Every day, Reddit users submit, vote, and comment on the topics they care most about. With 100,000+ active communities and approximately 101M+ daily active unique visitors, Reddit is one of the internet’s largest sources of information. For more information, visit redditinc.com.

Location: US remote-friendly

Reddit has a flexible first workforce. At Reddit we continue to grow our teams with the best talent. We're completely remote friendly and will continue to be after the pandemic.

Advertising is Reddit’s primary revenue driver and we have an ambitious goal to turn it into a massive business. Although several large digital ad platforms already exist, advertisers are being increasingly drawn to Reddit because of our passionate communities. We believe our community-centric platform has created the opportunity for Reddit to build a highly differentiated ads business.

About the Ads Data Science Team:

The Ads Data Science team at Reddit leverages data to maximize advertiser value on Reddit through robust data foundations, metrics, and strategic insights generated through experimentation and cutting-edge DS methods. 

We work on a wide range of challenging problems in the areas of ads targeting, relevance modeling, auction optimization, measurement, and user experience. We are a highly collaborative team of passionate data scientists and engineers who are constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible with machine learning and statistical modeling.

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Data Scientist to join our growing Ads Data Science team. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will play a key role in developing as well as applying cutting-edge DS models/methods to improve the adoption and performance of our advertising platform through data-driven insights. You will work closely with product managers, engineers, and other data scientists to identify opportunities, define metrics, and build solutions that drive significant impact for Reddit.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and apply DS solutions to inform improvements in advertiser experience as well as Reddit's ad platform & marketplace performance
  • Analyze large-scale datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can be used to improve the effectiveness of our advertising platform
  • Collaborate with product managers and engineers to define product requirements and translate them into data science solutions
  • Develop ML models & DS methods to improve anomaly detection, prediction, & pattern recognition 
  • Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders across the organization
  • Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in machine learning and data science
  • Mentor and guide junior data scientists on the team

Qualifications:

  • MS or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or a related field
  • Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, causal inference and experimental design
  • Experience with large-scale data processing and analysis using tools such as Spark, Hadoop, or Hive; knowledge of BigQuery a plus
  • Proficiency in Python or R and experience with machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch
  • Experience with SQL and relational databases
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Passion for Reddit and the online advertising industry

Bonus Points:

  • Experience with online advertising and ad tech
  • Experience with causal inference and A/B testing
  • Contributions to open-source projects or publications in relevant conferences or journals

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
  • 401k Matching
  • Workspace benefits for your home office
  • Personal & Professional development funds
  • Family Planning Support
  • Flexible Vacation (please use them!) & Reddit Global Wellness Days
  • 4+ months paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Volunteer time off

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