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Samsung Ads · 2 months ago

Applied Behavioral Scientist

665 Clyde Avenue, Mountain View, CA, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$180K/yr - $210K/yr

3+ years exp

Samsung Ads is a division of Samsung Electronics America focused on innovative digital product experiences. The Applied Behavioral Scientist will apply behavioral science frameworks to enhance user engagement and health outcomes through experimentation and practical recommendations.

Marketing & Advertising

Responsibilities

Conduct and stay on top of secondary research (literature reviews, competitive landscape, and expert synthesis); develop and adapt behavioral science frameworks (e.g., COM-B) into clear, usable tools for product, UX, and content teams

Collaborate with partners to test behavioral interventions through A/B tests, pilots, or quick experiments – with a focus on feasibility and learning

Apply behavioral tactics to copywriting – refining messaging, CTAs, or tone to better align with user motivations and cultural context

Work backward from desired user outcomes or business goals to identify high-leverage behavioral tactics; recommend behaviorally-informed changes to product flows, content, or notifications across markets and various health use-cases

Help socialize behavioral concepts internally through visuals, write-ups, or brief presentations to build understanding and buy-in

Distill complex ideas into formats that resonate across teams (product, design, research, leadership)

Qualification

Behavioral scienceData fluencyProduct experimentationDesign collaboration toolsMulti-lingual experienceHealth tech experienceCommunication skillsProblem-solving mindset

Required

Advanced degree in behavioral science, psychology, cognitive science, behavioral economics or related field

3-5+ years applying behavioral science in real-world product/industry (e.g., health, finance). Experience in health tech, wellness, or behavior change oriented apps is especially valued

Experience designing or contributing to product experimentation, interpreting behavioral outcomes, and iteration based on results

Strong data fluency – comfortable working with survey data, dashboards, and basic analytic tools

Demonstrated ability to connect the dots from behavior across research, strategy, and operations

Previous experience and comfort with shaping unstructured problems, with an outcome driven mindset

Strong communication skills; Experience working in a multi-lingual or global product environment

Familiarity with design collaboration tools (e.g. Figma, Miro)

Passionate about improving health and healthcare transformation, creating great customer experiences, and solving problems

Organized, detailed, goal-driven, achievement oriented with a problem-solving mindset

Ability to quickly identify win-win opportunities, understand needs and priorities of different stakeholders, manage expectations, deescalate challenging dynamics with a view of short and long-term aims

Highly collaborative with an approach and ability to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders towards a shared goal

Experience working in multi-lingual or global product environments

Able to function independently while coordinating closely with the larger team

Thrives in a highly dynamic and changing work environment, and are able to balance the strategic and tactical