Principal Data Scientist, Ads Strategy & Impact

Reddit, Inc.; Remote; CAD 368,000 - 503,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social media platform is seeking a Principal Data Scientist who will drive the strategic application of advanced quantitative methods across their advertising platform. This pivotal role involves defining and implementing data science solutions that optimize the ads marketplace. The ideal candidate should have a Master’s or Ph.D. in a quantitative field and proven expertise in statistical programming and causal inference. This role offers a salary of $268,000 - $365,100 USD, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

401k with employer match

Generous time off

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in applied science, data science, or machine learning engineering (for M.S. holders).
• 8+ years of relevant experience in the field (for Ph.D. holders).
• Experience with measurement and experimentation at scale.

Responsibilities

• Define the future of Ads Data Science solutions.
• Lead the strategic design and scientific roadmap.
• Take end-to-end ownership of complex problem domains.

Skills

Ads marketplace understanding

Statistical programming (Python or R)

Causal inference

Exceptional problem-solving

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Economics, Statistics, or related

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SQL

Statistical analysis software

Job description

A leading social media platform is seeking a Principal Data Scientist who will drive the strategic application of advanced quantitative methods across their advertising platform. This pivotal role involves defining and implementing data science solutions that optimize the ads marketplace. The ideal candidate should have a Master’s or Ph.D. in a quantitative field and proven expertise in statistical programming and causal inference. This role offers a salary of $268,000 - $365,100 USD, along with comprehensive benefits.