Data Scientist, Analytics (Technical Leadership)

Meta; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 210,000 - 281,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to collaborate with partners and drive data-driven strategies. Responsibilities include working with complex datasets, applying quantitative analysis, and leading analytics projects across teams. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in a related field and over 5 years of relevant experience, as well as skills in data querying and scripting. The role offers a competitive salary between $210,000 and $281,000 plus bonuses and equity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with data querying languages and scripting.
• 8+ years of experience in analytics leadership with cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with complex analytics projects across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Solve challenging problems using analytical and statistical approaches.
• Apply quantitative analysis to develop product strategies.
• Communicate insights effectively to stakeholders.

Skills

Data querying languages (SQL)

Scripting languages (Python)

Statistical software (R, SAS, MATLAB)

Predictive modeling

Machine learning

Causal inference methods

Complex data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Masters or Ph.D. in a quantitative field

Job description

Summary

We are seeking experienced Data Scientists to join our team and drive impact across various product areas. As a Data Scientist, you will collaborate with cross‑functional partners to identify and solve complex problems using data and analysis. Your role will involve shaping product development, quantifying new opportunities, and ensuring products bring value to users and the company. You will guide teams using data‑driven insights, develop hypotheses, and employ rigorous analytical approaches to test them. You will tell data‑driven stories, present clear insights, and build credibility with stakeholders. By joining our team, you will become part of a world‑class analytics community dedicated to skill development and career growth in analytics and beyond.

Required Skills / Responsibilities

1. Work with complex data sets to solve challenging problems using analytical and statistical approaches
2. Apply technical expertise in quantitative analysis, experimentation, and data mining to develop product strategies
3. Identify and measure success through goal setting, forecasting, and monitoring key metrics
4. Partner with cross‑functional teams to inform and execute product strategy and investment decisions
5. Build long‑term vision and strategy for programs and products
6. Collaborate with executives to define and develop data platforms and instrumentation
7. Effectively communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders
8. Define success metrics, forecast changes, and set team goals
9. Support developing roadmaps and coordinate analytics efforts across teams

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
2. 5+ years of experience with data querying languages (e.g., SQL), scripting languages (e.g., Python), or statistical/mathematical software (e.g., R, SAS, MATLAB)
3. 8+ years of work experience leading analytics work in IC capacity, working collaboratively with Engineering and cross‑functional partners, and guiding data‑influenced product planning, prioritization and strategy development
4. Experience working effectively with and leading complex analytics projects across multiple stakeholders and cross‑functional teams, including Engineering, PM/TPM, Analytics and Finance
5. Experience with predictive modeling, machine learning, and experimentation/causal inference methods
6. Experience communicating complex technical topics in a clear, precise, and actionable manner

Preferred Qualifications

1. 10+ years of experience communicating the results of analyses to leadership teams to influence the strategy
2. Masters or Ph.D. Degree in a quantitative field
3. Bachelor's Degree in an analytical or scientific field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research)
4. 10+ years of experience doing complex quantitative analysis in product analytics

Public Compensation

$210,000/year to $281,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry

Internet

Equal Opportunity

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