Staff Data Scientist

Position:
Staff Data Scientist - Ads Measurement, Signals, Privacy

Company:
Reddit

Location:
Canada, Toronto

Employment type:
Not Specified

Work Arrangement:
Not Specified

Short Summary:
Reddit’s Ads Data Science team is looking for a highly experienced Staff Data Scientist to advance the intelligence powering the advertiser experience on Reddit, specializing in measurement, identity, and signal quality.

Responsibilities:
- Design the Future of Ads Identity: Develop/employ probabilistic models for identity resolution.
- Advance Lift Methodologies & Experimentation: Own the statistical rigor behind Reddit’s Brand and Conversion Lift products.
- Maximize Signal for Predictive Performance: Define the strategy for new signal sources and improve bidding efficiency and ROAS.
- Define Ground Truth & Evaluation Frameworks: Solve the challenge of validating identity and measurement.
- Lead Through Cross-Functional and Technical Influence: Collaborate with engineering, product, and sales to align on strategic goals.

Requirement:
- Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, or Operations Research.
- For M.S. holders: 10+ years of industry experience; for Ph.D. holders: 6+ years of industry experience.
- Deep understanding of the ads ecosystem and expertise in measurement & experimentation, identity graph creation, or predictive modeling.
- Advanced proficiency in statistical programming (Python or R) and SQL.
- Strong understanding of experimental design, causal inference, or A/B testing methodologies.

Benefits:
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs.
- 401k with Employer Match.
- Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle.
- Family Planning Support and Gender-Affirming Care.
- Mental Health & Coaching Benefits.
- Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off.
- Generous Paid Parental Leave.