Data Scientist III, Media & Paid Social Analytics

Seattle, WA (On-site)

$138K/yr – $220K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 7 days ago

Job Summary

Own the end-to-end measurement strategy for marketing effectiveness, lead cross-functional analytics efforts, and translate insights into strategic decisions for multi-million dollar investments.

  • Define and implement scalable measurement frameworks
  • Influence senior stakeholders to adopt data-driven marketing ROI practices

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own measurement strategy and design for marketing effectiveness using advanced data science methodologies (A/B testing, Conversion lift studies, incrementality analysis, attribution models, marketing mix modeling)
  • Take ambiguous, high-stakes business questions and independently frame them into structured analytical problems , applying creative data science approaches to deliver practical, scalable solutions
  • Proactively identify measurement gaps and develop solutions before being asked; anticipate and solve complex measurement and data challenges
  • Build reusable measurement frameworks that improve measurement quality, reduce time-to-insight, and set standards for analytics rigor across the organization
  • Generate strategic insights through deep-dive analyses using SQL, Python, and Tableau to uncover growth opportunities and quantify incremental value of marketing investments
  • Translate complex findings into clear, compelling narratives for C-suite and senior leadership to guide multi-million dollar budget decisions
  • Drive cross-functional partnerships across marketing, finance, engineering, and data teams to implement measurement frameworks and ensure adoption
  • Influence stakeholders at all levels to adopt data-driven decision-making and shape how the organisation measures marketing ROI among channel managers, advertising partners, senior leadership, finance, and data engineers.
  • Promote measurement best practices and establish standards within the organization; stay current with industry advancements in experimentation, attribution, and measurement
  • Mentor and raise the bar for analytics capabilities within the team and contribute to advancing the analytics discipline

Requirements

  • Relevant degree in a quantitative discipline (Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, or related field) OR minimum 3+ years of experience in analytics, data science, or a related analytical role
  • Experienced in measuring marketing effectiveness and channel ROI such as incrementality testing, marketing mix modeling (MMM), cleanroom, or other marketing measurement method or frameworks
  • Demonstrated capability to independently frame ambiguous business problems into data science solutions within marketing analytics and drive end-to-end processes from data extraction to insight implementation
  • Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and Tableau for data extraction, analysis, modelling, and visualisation. Hands-on expertise applying statistical methods and experimentation techniques, including A/B testing, user-level testing, and causal analysis
  • Ability to design and implement scalable analytical solutions across complex, multi-channel environments
  • Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills with ability to influence senior or cross-functional decision-makers
  • Strong problem-solving ability in dynamic, ambiguous environments with capability to operate independently and drive initiatives to completion
  • Strategic mindset with ability to connect data insights to business outcomes and guide multi-million dollar investment decisions

Preferred

  • Prior experience working with paid social, programmatic, and paid app marketing channels and measurement frameworks

Benefits

  • medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness and travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) membership.
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Founded in 2022
Seattle, Washington, USA
22K employees (1,459 in marketing)
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$138K/yr – $220K/yr

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Total Funding
$4.2B
Last Raise
$985M
Post IPO Debt, 1 years ago

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  • Feb 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $985M
  • Apr 2020
    Post IPO Equity • $1.2B
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    Post IPO Debt • $2B

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Data Scientist III, Media & Paid Social Analytics

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