Senior Data Scientist, Ads

Reddit, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 190,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join its Ads Data Science team. This role involves leveraging data to enhance the advertising platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and applying advanced machine learning techniques. You'll be at the forefront of developing solutions that significantly impact the user experience and advertiser value. If you are passionate about data science and eager to contribute to a vibrant online community, this opportunity offers a chance to make a real difference in the advertising landscape. Join a team that thrives on collaboration and creativity, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in data-driven insights.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Generous Vacation Time

Parental Leave

Equity in the form of RSUs

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data science or machine learning with strong statistical skills.
• Proficient in Python/R and experienced with ML libraries.

Responsibilities

• Design and apply data science solutions to enhance advertiser experience.
• Analyze datasets to identify trends and improve ad platform effectiveness.

Skills

Statistical Modeling

Machine Learning Algorithms

Causal Inference

Experimental Design

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

MS or PhD in Computer Science

MS or PhD in Statistics

MS or PhD in Mathematics

Tools

Python

R

Spark

Hadoop

Hive

SQL

TensorFlow

PyTorch

BigQuery

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 97M+ daily active unique visitors, Reddit is one of the internet’s largest sources of information. For more information, visit redditinc.com.

Location: US remote-friendly

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 targeting, relevance modeling, auction optimization, measurement, and user experience. 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 as well as Reddit's ad platform & marketplace performance.
• 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:

• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or a related field.
• 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.

Pay Transparency:

This job posting may span more than one career level.

In addition to base salary, this job is eligible to receive equity in the form of restricted stock units, and depending on the position offered, it may also be eligible to receive a commission. Additionally, Reddit offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) program with employer match, generous time off for vacation, and parental leave. To learn more, please visit https://www.redditinc.com/careers/.

The base pay range for this position is:

$190,800 - $267,100 USD

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.

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