Senior Data Scientist, Yahoo Mail

Yahoo; United States; Hybrid; USD 128,250 - 266,875; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including healthcare and 401(k)

Backup childcare

Education stipends

Job summary

Yahoo is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to collaborate with product and engineering to enhance user growth through innovation. The role requires extensive experience in data science, proficiency in SQL, Python, and big data technologies, along with strong machine learning skills.

Successful candidates will possess a Master's degree and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. Flexible hybrid work options are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of work experience in data science, product analytics, or similar.
• Experience working with AI-driven products, data platforms, or analytics workflows is a plus.
• Ph.D. holders only require 4 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic research projects to enhance user growth strategies.
• Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams.
• Present insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Data querying languages (e.g., SQL)

Scripting languages (e.g., Python)

Big data technologies (e.g., BigQuery, Hive, Hadoop, Spark)

Visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker)

Experimentation Frameworks for A/B Testing

Machine learning skills

Statistical techniques (e.g., regression methods)

Education

Master's Degree in math, engineering, statistics, data science

Tools

Project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)

Job description

Position Overview

As a Senior Data Scientist for Yahoo Mail, you will collaborate with product, design and engineering to enhance user growth strategies through product innovation. Your focus will be on designing and leading strategic research projects, utilizing your expertise in experimentation design, analytics, and AI-powered analytical approaches.

Who you are

• A seasoned data science professional with a track record of solving complex business problems in digital media, product, or commerce environments.
• Experienced in agile, iterative, and fast-paced experimentation environments, managing multiple projects within a matrixed team.
• An effective communicator who presents insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders with clarity and rationale.

Your Skills

• Expertise in data querying languages (e.g., SQL) and scripting languages (e.g., Python).
• Experience with big data technologies, including BigQuery, Hive, Hadoop, and Spark.
• Proficiency in visualization tools such as Tableau and/or Looker and third-party tools (e.g., Comscore, SimilarWeb, Data AI).
• Hands‑on experience with Experimentation Frameworks for A/B Testing and Multivariate Testing.
• Strong machine learning skills, covering cluster analysis, neural networks, and predictive modeling.
• Utilization of statistical techniques, including correlation analysis, design of experimentation, regression methods, and time series analysis.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of work experience (minimum of 4 years with a Ph.D.) in data science, product analytics, or a similar role in consumer mail, digital media, digital commerce, or product development.
• Master's Degree in math, engineering, statistics, data science, or a related field.
• Subject matter expertise in consumer internet products.
• Experience in commerce or shopping.
• Familiarity with project management tools like those from Atlassian (JIRA, Confluence).
• Experience working with AI‑driven products, data platforms, or analytics workflows is a plus.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies; exercising sound judgment; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.

Hybrid Work Options

At Yahoo, we offer flexible hybrid work options that our employees love! While most roles don’t require regular office attendance, you may occasionally be asked to attend in-person events or team sessions. You’ll always get notice to make arrangements. Your recruiter will let you know if a specific job requires regular attendance at a Yahoo office or facility. If you have any questions about how this applies to the role, just ask the recruiter!

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

Yahoo is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form.

Compensation

The compensation for this position ranges from $128,250.00 - $266,875.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401(k), backup childcare, education stipends and much more.