Discord · 1 day ago
Senior Data Scientist, Analytics - Growth/SEO
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$196K/yr - $220K/yr
4+ years expDiscord is a platform used by over 200 million people every month, primarily for gaming. The Senior Data Scientist will lead data science strategy for SEO and GEO initiatives, partnering with Product and Engineering to optimize search visibility and drive user acquisition through data-driven strategies.
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Responsibilities
Lead data science strategy for Discord's SEO and GEO initiatives, partnering with Product and Engineering to design experiments that optimize search visibility, landing page experiences, and organic conversion rates
Define the KPIs and metrics that drive growth strategy, building executive-level dashboards that provide clear, actionable insights into acquisition performance and funnel health
Design and analyze A/B tests that improve organic user acquisition, from search ranking experiments to landing page optimization and conversion rate improvements
Build comprehensive analyses of web traffic patterns, search-driven behavior, and organic acquisition funnels that directly inform product development and growth strategy
Champion experimentation best practices across Growth teams, ensuring rigorous test design, analysis, and interpretation for high-impact decision-making
Collaborate with Data Engineering to design scalable instrumentation that captures the right signals for measuring SEO/GEO performance and user journey quality
Proactively surface insights and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex findings into clear narratives that drive action
Qualification
Required
4+ years of experience autonomously translating ambiguous business problems into deep informative insights through hands-on analytics
4+ years of experience building performant dashboards using Tableau, Looker, or similar software - with proficiency in designing clean crisp visualizations
4+ years experience writing excellent SQL
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complicated findings or technical approaches in easy-to-understand ways
4+ years of experience in the design, analysis, and interpretation of A/B tests in a large data environment
Experience analyzing web traffic patterns, organic acquisition funnels, and search-driven user behavior
Strong communication skills with ability to translate technical approaches and complex findings for diverse audiences
Collaborative mindset and natural curiosity with passion for solving challenging problems alongside amazing teammates
Track record of working effectively in ambiguous environments and driving clarity through data
Preferred
Discord passion: You're an active Discord user or have deep knowledge of gaming and creator communities
SEO analytics expertise: Deep understanding of search engine behavior, organic traffic attribution, and measuring impact of technical/content SEO initiatives
Growth experience: Background in user acquisition, engagement, or retention analytics with familiarity in LTV analysis, funnel optimization, and cohort analysis
Technical leadership: Experience being the analytics point person for stakeholder groups and mentoring other data scientists
Web analytics platforms: Proficiency with Google Analytics, Search Console, and integrating external tools with internal data systems
Landing page optimization: Experience analyzing and improving conversion rates for organic traffic
Social/community analytics: Understanding of social graphs, viral mechanics, and community-driven growth
BigQuery expertise: Experience writing performant production SQL and building scalable ETL pipelines
Benefits
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Company
Discord
Discord is an online voice, video, and text communication platform designed for creating communities.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (48)
2024 (32)
2023 (13)
2022 (18)
2021 (5)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$995.41MKey Investors
Flat CapitalDragoneer Investment GroupSony Interactive Entertainment
2024-03-01Secondary Market
2022-11-22Series I
2022-03-12Secondary Market· $10.86M
Leadership Team
J- C-
Board Member & Advisor to the CEO
Stanislav Vishnevskiy
CTO & Co-Founder
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