About the role

  • Senior Data Scientist improving Reddit's advertising platform through data-driven insights and collaboration with product managers. Joining a passionate team in leveraging machine learning and statistical modeling.

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.

Benefits

  • 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
  • Comprehensive Medical Benefits & Health Care Spending Account
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching contributions
  • Income Replacement Programs
  • Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off
  • Generous Paid Parental Leave

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

Tech skills

BigQueryHadoopPythonPyTorchScikit-LearnSparkSQLTensorflow

Location requirements

RemoteCanada

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