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Snap Inc. · 9 hours ago

Manager, Data Science, Ads Ranking

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$229K/yr - $343K/yr

7+ years exp

Snap Inc. is a technology company that empowers people to express themselves and communicate through innovative products. They are seeking a Manager of Data Science focused on Ads Ranking to lead a team in optimizing ad ranking and marketplace efficiency, while delivering actionable insights and strategic recommendations to enhance advertiser value and user experience.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead a team of data scientists focused on optimizing ad ranking, auction dynamics, and marketplace efficiency to maximize advertiser value and Snapchatter experience

Help build and manage a team of high performing data scientists and help them execute along the most important priorities and deliver world-class products

Establishes a positive, mutually supporting, inclusive and fun team environment where every employee can do their best

Work cross-functionally and partner with product managers, engineers, and researchers to develop data-driven strategies that shape product direction

Conduct in-depth analysis of all data sources, asking the right questions, testing hypotheses, identifying patterns and providing the necessary business context to translate what it all means

Deliver on data science and analytics roadmap including continuous improvement, accurate and timely reporting and measurement

Define and drive the data science roadmap for ad ranking, including model development, experimentation, actionable insights and measurement framework

Build scalable methodologies for experimentation and causal inference to assess the impact of ranking changes and new product features

Translate complex technical findings into actionable insights and strategic recommendations for leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

Provide strategic direction, project clarity, methodological consultation and deliver results both individually and through managing a high performing team

Qualification

Ads data science leadershipAuction dynamics expertisePredictive modelingMachine learningStatistical analysisSQL expertisePython familiarityBusinessScientific balanceAd ranking knowledgeCommunicationProject management

Required

Experience leading ads data science teams with an in-depth understanding of auction dynamics, pricing, ranking, pacing and ad load

Understanding of statistical analysis, experience with packages, such as R, MATLAB, Stata, etc

Working knowledge of predictive modeling, machine learning, and experimentation/ causal inference methods

Expertise in the data workflow and pipeline and lead a team responsible for data capture, measurement, and optimization capability management

Expertise in SQL and familiarity with Python

Excellent communication skills, with high attention to detail

Ability to initiate and drive projects to completion with minimal guidance

Ability to balance practical business needs and scientific rigor

Industrial knowledge in ad ranking or recommendation systems

BS/BA degree in statistics, mathematics, economics, computer science, engineering or related field or equivalent years of experience

7+ years of experience in quantitative analysis & data science or a related field

3+ years experience in a leadership role within a data organization

Preferred

Advanced degree in a quantitative field (Economics, Computer Science, Physics)

Experience forming partnerships with cross-functional leaders in engineering, product, design, research, etc

Proven track record in transforming data into meaningful insights and opportunities to drive growth and performance

Experience in a product-focused role at a social media, online advertising, digital media and/or mobile technology company

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Emotional and mental health support programs

Compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success

Company

Snap Inc.

Glassdoor3.6

Snap is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate.

Founded in 2011

Santa Monica, California, US

5001-10000 employees

https://careers.snap.com/

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