Staff Data Scientist, Ads Experimentation

1 Month ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Staff Data Scientist, you will lead the design, implementation, and analysis of A/B tests and advanced experimentation methodologies to improve advertiser performance and user experience. You'll collaborate with product managers, engineers, and fellow data scientists to shape a forward-thinking experimentation roadmap and mentor junior data scientists. Your responsibilities will include driving data-driven decisions, partnering with product and engineering teams, and establishing best practices for experimentation. You will be working in a dynamic, cross-functional environment to push the boundaries of data-informed decision-making. If you have a passion for experimentation and want to make a tangible impact, this is the role for you.
Must have:
  • Experience in experimental design and A/B testing.
  • Proficiency in Python/R and SQL.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply statistical principles of experimentation.
  • Experience with large-scale data analysis and manipulation.
  • Strong technical communication skills.
Good to have:
  • Experience with digital advertising and marketplace dynamics.
  • Experience with advertising technology.
Perks:
  • 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

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: remote-friendly or any office location - SF, LA, CHI, NY

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.

About the Role:

Reddit's Ads Data Science team is seeking a highly motivated Staff Data Scientist to revolutionize our advertising platform through cutting-edge experimentation. In this pivotal role, you'll spearhead the design, implementation, and analysis of complex A/B tests and advanced experimentation methodologies, driving significant improvements in advertiser performance and user experience. You'll be a strategic partner, collaborating closely with product managers, engineers, and fellow data scientists to shape a forward-thinking experimentation roadmap. As a thought leader, you'll champion best practices, driving the adoption of novel techniques in modeling, statistical frameworks, and causal inference, while mentoring junior data scientists. You'll thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional environment, partnering with a world-class team to push the boundaries of data-informed decision-making and product creation within Reddit's two-sided ads marketplace. If you are passionate about experimentation, eager to challenge the status quo, and driven to make a tangible impact, join us in shaping the future of Reddit ads.

Responsibilities:

  • Revolutionize Ad Performance with Advanced Experimentation: 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
  • Deliver Data-Driven Strategic Advantage: 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
  • Influence Product Strategy Through Data: Partner with product and engineering to shape experiment roadmaps and drive data-informed product development
  • Champion Experimentation Excellence: Provide technical leadership, mentor junior data scientists, and establish best practices for experimentation
  • Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration: Drive impactful results by collaborating effectively with product, engineering, sales, and marketing teams

Required Qualifications:

  • 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
  • Experience with digital advertising and marketplace dynamics (preferred)
  • Experience with advertising technology (preferred)

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

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