Senior Data Scientist Ads

Reddit, Inc.; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social media platform is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to enhance its advertising platform through data-driven insights. In this remote-friendly position, you will develop models, analyze large datasets, and work closely with cross-functional teams to drive impactful solutions. Candidates should hold a Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field with extensive industry experience in data science. Passion for online advertising and collaboration is essential.

Benefits

Global Benefit programs tailored to lifestyle

Family Planning Support

Mental Health & Coaching Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Benefits & Health Care Spending Account

Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching contributions

Income Replacement Programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience for M.S. holders or 4+ years for Ph.D. holders in data science roles.
• Deep understanding of the ads ecosystem and advanced statistical techniques.
• Experience with large-scale data processing tools and databases.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop data science solutions to improve advertiser experience.
• Analyze datasets to identify trends for ad platform efficacy.
• Collaborate with product managers to define requirements and data solutions.
• Develop ML models for anomaly detection and prediction.
• Communicate findings with stakeholders and mentor junior scientists.

Skills

Statistical modeling

Machine learning algorithms

Data analysis

Communication skills

SQL

Python

R

Education

Masters or Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, or Operations Research

Tools

Spark

Hadoop

Hive

BigQuery

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Reddit is a community of communities. It’s built on shared interests, passion, and trust, and is home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet. Every day, Reddit users submit, vote, and comment on the topics they care most about. With 100,000+ active communities and approximately 116 million daily active unique visitors, Reddit is one of the internet’s largest sources of information. For more information, visit www.redditinc.com .

Reddit has a flexible first workforce. At Reddit we continue to grow our teams with the best talent. We're completely remote friendly and will continue to be after the pandemic.

Advertising is Reddit’s primary revenue driver and we have an ambitious goal to turn it into a massive business. Although several large digital ad platforms already exist, advertisers are being increasingly drawn to Reddit because of our passionate communities. We believe our community-centric platform has created the opportunity for Reddit to build a highly differentiated ads business.

About the Ads Data Science Team

The Ads Data Science team at Reddit leverages data to maximize advertiser value on Reddit through robust data foundations, metrics, and strategic insights generated through experimentation and cutting‑edge DS methods.

We work on a wide range of challenging problems in the areas of ads and platform measurement, campaign and creative management, advertiser growth and retention, monetization, and the intersection of brand and community engagement. We are a highly collaborative team of passionate data scientists and engineers who are constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible with machine learning and statistical modeling.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Data Scientist to join our growing Ads Data Science team. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will play a key role in developing as well as applying cutting‑edge DS models/methods to improve the adoption and performance of our advertising platform through data‑driven insights. You will work closely with product managers, engineers, and other data scientists to identify opportunities, define metrics, and build solutions that drive significant impact for Reddit.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and apply DS solutions to inform improvements in advertiser experience and Reddit's ad platform
• Analyze large‑scale datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can be used to improve the effectiveness of our advertising platform
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to define product requirements and translate them into data science solutions
• Develop ML models & DS methods to improve anomaly detection, prediction, & pattern recognition
• Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders across the organization
• Stay up‑to‑date on the latest advancements in machine learning and data science
• Mentor and guide junior data scientists on the team

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Masters or Ph.D.) in a quantitative field such as: Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, or Operations Research
• For M.S. holders: 5+ years of industry experience in applied science or data science roles
• For Ph.D. holders: 4+ years of industry experience in applied science or data science roles
• Platform experience and a deep understanding of the ads ecosystem
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, causal inference and experimental design
• Experience with large‑scale data processing and analysis using tools such as Spark, Hadoop, or Hive; knowledge of BigQuery a plus
• Proficiency in Python or R and experience with machine learning libraries such as scikit‑learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch
• Experience with SQL and relational databases
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Passion for Reddit and the online advertising industry

Bonus Points

• Experience with online advertising and ad tech
• Experience with causal inference and A/B testing
• Contributions to open‑source projects or publications in relevant conferences or journals
• Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle, from workspace to professional development to caregiving support
• Family Planning Support
• Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
• Comprehensive Medical Benefits & Health Care Spending Account
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching contributions
• Income Replacement Programs

In select roles and locations, the interviews will be recorded, transcribed and summarized by artificial intelligence (AI). You will have the opportunity to opt out of recording, transcription and summarization prior to any scheduled interviews.

Reddit is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse communities we serve. Reddit is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let your recruiter know.