Senior Data Scientist, Ads Remote - United States

Agrisano Unternehmungen; United States; Remote; USD 190,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Data Scientist, where you will leverage your expertise in machine learning and statistical modeling to enhance the advertising platform. You'll collaborate with product managers and engineers to develop innovative data-driven solutions that significantly impact Reddit's advertising business. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with large-scale datasets, mentor junior scientists, and stay at the forefront of advancements in data science. If you're passionate about data and the online advertising industry, this position is perfect for you, providing a dynamic and supportive environment for your career growth.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Generous Vacation Time

Parental Leave

Equity in the form of RSUs

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data science with expertise in machine learning and statistical modeling.
• Strong proficiency in Python or R and experience with ML libraries.

Responsibilities

• Design and apply data science solutions to enhance advertiser experience.
• Analyze large datasets to uncover insights for improving ad platform effectiveness.

Skills

Statistical Modeling

Machine Learning

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

Spark

Hadoop

Hive

BigQuery

Python

R

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

SQL

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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