Job Description

Remote

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Must Have
Advanced Data Visualization Techniques
Advanced SQL
Apache Airflow
Python


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.Main job duties include:
Design, develop, and apply DS solutions to inform improvements in advertiser experience as well as Reddit's ad platform & marketplace performance
Creating data assets (new tables, self-serve dashboards, etc.) to enable partners to answer their own data questions
Creating reporting dashboards for product and engineering partners to understand topline metrics movements and deep dive into specific areas of interest
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
Uncovering strategic insights and sharing them with stakeholders to shape future product directions
Develop ML models & DS methods to improve anomaly detection, prediction, & pattern recognition
Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders across the organization

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
Experience with SQL and relational databases
Proficiency in Python or R and experience with machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch
Bonus Points:
Experience with online advertising and ad tech
Experience with causal inference and A/B testing