Reddit, Inc. · 4 hours ago
Senior Data Scientist, Ads
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$191K/yr - $267K/yr
4+ years expReddit is a community of communities and is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Data Scientist to join their Ads Data Science team. The role involves developing and applying cutting-edge data science models to improve the performance of Reddit's advertising platform through data-driven insights.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and apply DS solutions to inform improvements in advertiser experience and Reddit's ad platform
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
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree (Masters or Ph.D.) in a quantitative field such as: Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, or Operations Research
For M.S. holders: 5+ years of industry experience in applied science or data science roles
For Ph.D. holders: 4+ years of industry experience in applied science or data science roles
Platform experience and a deep understanding of the ads ecosystem
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
Preferred
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 and Income Replacement Programs
401k with Employer Match
Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle, from workspace to professional development to caregiving support
Family Planning Support
Gender-Affirming Care
Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off
Generous Paid Parental Leave
Company
Reddit, Inc.
Reddit is the heart of the internet, where millions of people get together to talk about any topic imaginable.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$1.33BKey Investors
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2024-03-21IPO
2021-08-12Series F· $410M
2021-02-08Series E· $367.95M
Leadership Team
Steve Huffman
CEO
Chris Slowe
CTO
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