Data Scientist, Level 3

Snapchat, Inc.; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Emotional and mental health support

Equity in RSUs

Job summary

Snap Inc in Santa Clarita, CA is hiring a Data Scientist to turn massive data into actionable insights that guide product and business decisions. You’ll apply quantitative analysis, data mining, and statistical modeling and collaborate with product managers, engineers, and designers to shape our data-driven roadmap.

The role emphasizes rigorous analytics, scalable data solutions, and responsible use of AI tools to accelerate product learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 1+ year of quantitative analysis and data science experience or relevant internship.
• Experience with SQL, Python or R, and statistics applied to product analytics.

Responsibilities

• Apply quantitative analysis, data mining, and statistical modeling to deliver impactful, objective insights for business decisions.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and designers to shape data-driven roadmaps and metrics.
• Develop scalable data solutions and dashboards; communicate insights with clear visuals and reports.
• Leverage AI tools to build efficient data solutions while maintaining statistical integrity.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Statistics

A/B testing

Machine learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in statistics, CS, or related field

Tools

Spark

Hadoop

Tableau

Job description

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.The Company operates Snapchat , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc. , a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji , Saturn, and other digital services.The Data Science and Insights team seeks to leverage our massive data sets into actionable insights that deliver business value. As truth seekers and truth tellers, we relay what the data says without bias, even when inconvenient or difficult. We aim to improve decision-making quality and speed across the organization to enable a deeper understanding of our customers and products. We focus on efficient and effective analytic execution, positioning ourselves as the go-to experts with deep knowledge and expertise, constantly striving for better, faster insights from data.We’re looking for a Data Scientist to join Snap Inc.What you’ll do:Apply your expertise in quantitative analysis, data mining, and statistical modeling to deliver impactful, objective, and actionable data insights that enable informed business and product decisionsDrive informed and timely decision-making that improves and optimizes the way our products are created, executed, and adopted'Collaborate with product managers, engineers, product marketers, and designersUtilize AI tools to more efficiently develop scalable data solutions, while maintaining rigorous standards for accuracy and statistical integrityKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Expertise using data modeling skills to identify key product trends and new product opportunitiesAbility to design implement, and track core metrics to analyze the performance of our productsAbility to create visuals, dashboards, and reports to effectively communicate your insightsAbility to collaborate with engineers, product managers, and other cross-functional teamsAbility to initiate and drive projects to completion with minimal guidanceAn understanding of Snapchat with great product sense and product understandingAdaptability in learning and applying evolving AI systems and tools to remain at the forefront of data-driven decision-making, insights generation, and industry best practicesMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as statistics, mathematics, economics, computer science, engineering or related field or equivalent years of practical work experience1+ years of post-Bachelor’s quantitative analysis and data science experience; or Master’s degree in a technical fieldPreferred Qualifications:1+ years of experience using SQL or similar big data querying languages1+ years of experience with programming language, such as Python or R1+ years of experience with applied statistical techniques, such as inferential methods, causal methods, A/B testing, or statistical modeling techniquesAdvanced degree in applied mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, economics or related fieldExperience in a product-focused role at a social media, online advertising, digital media and/or mobile technology companyExperience using machine learning and statistical analysis for building data-driven product solutions or performing methodological research\"Default Together\" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).Our Benefits : Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!CompensationIn the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.Zone A (CA, WA, NYC) :The base salary range for this position is $118,000-$176,000 annually.Zone B :The base salary range for this position is $112,000-$167,000 annually.Zone C :The base salary range for this position is $100,000-$150,000 annually.This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.If you believe this job description is missing required pay transparency information, please submit a report through this form : Job Description Pay Range Disclosure .