Staff Data Scientist – Ads Measurement, Signals, Privacy

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Staff Data Scientist advancing Reddit’s ads measurement, identity, and privacy intelligence. Designing experimentation, identity-resolution, and predictive-modeling methodologies for advertisers.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and employ probabilistic models for identity resolution
  • Design methodology linking on-platform and off-platform actions while honoring privacy
  • Own statistical rigor for Reddit’s Brand and Conversion Lift products
  • Innovate experimental design and develop infrastructure for large-scale, high-velocity, low-bias advertiser testing
  • Define strategy for new signal sources and quantify their value mathematically
  • Work with modeling teams to incorporate signals into predictive models and improve bidding efficiency and ROAS
  • Design objective functions and truth sets for model training and incremental-impact measurement
  • Collaborate with engineering, product, and sales on strategic goals and execution
  • Mentor others and champion best practices across modeling, experimentation, and measurement

Requirements:

  • Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, or Operations Research
  • For M.S. holders: 10+ years of industry experience in applied science or data science roles
  • For Ph.D. holders: 6+ years of industry experience in applied science or data science roles
  • Deep understanding of the ads ecosystem
  • Demonstrated expertise in Measurement & Experimentation at Scale (with focus on lift and attribution), Identity Graph Creation & Resolution Methodology and Infrastructure, or Predictive Modeling with Signal Loss
  • Advanced proficiency in statistical programming (Python or R) and SQL
  • Experience with machine learning or optimization techniques
  • Strong understanding of experimental design, causal inference, or A/B testing methodologies
  • Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills, with a track record of influencing product and engineering partners
  • Experience working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with cross-functional teams

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