Senior Data Scientist, Ads

USA (Remote)

$191K/yr – $267K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 13 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end data science work to improve Reddit's ads platform and advertiser experience, from modeling and experimentation to collaboration and mentorship.

Design and implement DS solutions to inform improvements in advertiser experience and the ad platform
Develop ML models and DS methods for anomaly detection, prediction, and pattern recognition
Mentor junior data scientists and communicate findings to stakeholders

Job Description

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and apply DS solutions to inform improvements in advertiser experience and Reddit's ad platform
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

Requirements

Advanced degree (Masters or Ph.D.) in a quantitative field such as: Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, or Operations Research
For M.S. holders: 5+ years of industry experience in applied science or data science roles
For Ph.D. holders: 4+ years of industry experience in applied science or data science roles
Platform experience and a deep understanding of the ads ecosystem
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

Preferred

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

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
401k with Employer Match
Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle, from workspace to professional development to caregiving support
Family Planning Support
Gender-Affirming Care
Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off
Generous Paid Parental Leave

Drift AI

Drift AI automates the analysis work that eats up CRE professionals’ time — void analysis, underwriting, lease abstraction, due diligence — in minutes instead of days.Most teams spend 60-80% of their week on analysis and admin that an AI should handle. We built that AI.We’re not a data tool; we’re a reasoning engine. Senior-level judgment, encoded and deployed at scale.

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