Google · 13 hours ago
Principal, Data Scientist, Search Discover
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$272K/yr - $383K/yr
15+ years expGoogle is a leading technology company, and they are seeking a Principal Data Scientist for Discover. In this role, you will lead a data science team for Google's global feed products, driving personalization and ranking strategies to enhance user experience and product growth.
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Responsibilities
Drive cross-functional collaboration across ranking, product experience, and content ecosystem teams to ensure seamless execution and alignment on shared objectives
Ensure a strong metrics foundation and provide technical oversight for ranking and personalization strategies to scale the Discover business
Lead the development and implementation of advanced analytics techniques, including predictive modeling and AI, for recommendation systems
Establish KPIs, metrics, and performance dashboards to monitor engagement and identify areas for improvement where engagement lags behind major competitors
Be able to programmatically ensure quality and accuracy across the Data Science organization and scale a specialized team of 19 data scientists
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Data Science, similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience
15 years of experience in data science or other quantitative fields such as: statistics, machine learning, software engineering, or ML engineering
Experience in using data insights to drive product excellence
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, or equivalent
Experience building feed products and leading innovation in recommendation systems and personalization
Innovative problem solver who turns ambiguity into clear solutions, comfortable with new technology and out-of-the-box thinking
Strong communicator and creative with data presentations to executive and business audiences
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Company
Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$26.1MKey Investors
Kleiner Perkins,Sequoia CapitalAndy Bechtolsheim
2004-08-19IPO
1999-06-07Series Unknown· $25M
1998-11-01Angel· $1M
Leadership Team
Sundar Pichai
CEO
Thomas Kurian
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