Senior Data Scientist - Search

Roku; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Roku is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join their Core Analytics Team in Manchester. This role involves developing features related to their Search product and collaborating with various teams to improve user experiences. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in a quantitative field, proficiency in SQL and Python, and a strong background in data analysis and statistical modeling. Roku offers a fast-paced, innovative work environment with diverse benefits to support employee wellness.

Benefits

Mental health support

Financial wellness resources

Healthcare

Retirement options

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a quantitative field.
• Experience in search, consumer products, digital media, or entertainment.
• Action-oriented and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and monitor KPIs for Roku’s Search product growth.
• Analyze data and communicate insights to solve business problems.
• Develop data pipelines for automation and reporting.

Skills

Statistics

Data Science

SQL

Python

A/B Testing

Statistical Modeling

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

SAS

R

Tableau

Looker

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Senior Data Scientist - Search, Manchester

Client: Roku

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 4fdcd68b8d6b

Job Views: 26

Posted: 17.06.2025

Expiry Date: 01.08.2025

Job Description:

Teamwork makes the stream work.

Roku is changing how the world watches TV

Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the US, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers with unique capabilities to engage consumers.

From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.

About the team

The Core Analytics Team provides data-driven insights to business and products. We work closely with Product and Engineering teams to deliver the best search experiences and maximize business value.

About the role

We are seeking a Sr. Data Scientist to support our Search product. You will understand user interactions with search, collaborate with product management and engineering to develop features, and improve our search ecosystem. The ideal candidate is quantitative, detail-oriented, and skilled in problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Define and monitor KPIs for Roku’s Search product growth.
• Analyze data and communicate insights to solve business problems and identify trends.
• Develop data pipelines for automation, validation, and reporting.
• Align data science initiatives with organizational goals, design, and execute A/B tests.
• Create analytical tools to understand search success factors.
• Perform exploratory data analysis and advanced analysis across the platform.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and engineering teams for feedback and improvements.
• Provide feedback to search leadership on performance and opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a quantitative field (Statistics, Data Science, etc.) with a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Experience in search, consumer products, digital media, or entertainment industries.
• Proficiency in SQL, SAS, R, Python, or similar languages.
• Experience with visualization tools like Tableau or Looker.
• Action-oriented and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with A/B testing and statistical modeling.

Roku offers diverse benefits, including mental health support, financial wellness resources, healthcare, retirement options, and paid time off. Specific benefits vary by location and role.

The Roku Culture

We value speed, independence, collaboration, and problem-solving. Our culture encourages innovation, action, and delivering solutions that impact how the world watches TV.