Data Scientist, Cloud Analytics & Strategy

Google Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 178,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Cloud seeks a Data Scientist to drive data-driven decision making in Sunnyvale, CA. This role requires deep statistical expertise and the ability to translate insights into product strategy.

The successful candidate will analyze complex datasets, build scalable models, and present findings to senior leaders, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring juniors. Hybrid work options may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics or a related field and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or in a Data Scientist-related occupation.
• Alternatively, will accept a Master’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics or a related field, and 3 years of experience in the job offered or in a Data Scientist-related occupation.
• Position requires 3 years of experience in SQL for data extraction and manipulation; Python or R for statistical analysis and problem-solving; Applying statistical methods including t-tests and descriptive statistics; Defining and rationalizing metrics to measure business outcomes; and Communicating analytical findings and statistical concepts to stakeholders, including senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end data lifecycle by gathering, extracting, and compiling data from various sources using tools like SQL, R, or Python while ensuring data quality and security.
• Conduct in-depth analysis and design statistical models to interpret complex datasets, formulate conclusions, and iteratively build prototypes that provide insights at scale.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and refine key business questions, developing an analytical roadmap and methodology to address product or business challenges effectively.
• Translate complex analytical findings into actionable insights and strategic recommendations to influence product development decisions and long-term business strategy.
• Present key performance indicators and analytical results to support business reviews and communicate opportunities to cross‑functional leadership teams. Develop comprehensive knowledge of internal data structures and advocate for infrastructure improvements to enhance data quality and processing capabilities for future analyses.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Statistics

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, CS, Math, or related field

Master’s degree in Statistics, CS, Math, or related field

Job description

Google Cloud seeks a Data Scientist to drive data-driven decision making in Sunnyvale, CA. This role requires deep statistical expertise and the ability to translate insights into product strategy.

The successful candidate will analyze complex datasets, build scalable models, and present findings to senior leaders, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring juniors. Hybrid work options may apply.