Reddit

Tech / AI / Software

DataScientist

$164–230k san francisco, california, united states Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Data Scientist at Reddit. Skills: Data Science, Machine Learning, Statistical modelling, Large-scale data processing and analysis. Design, develop, and apply DS solutions to inform improvements in advertiser experience as well as Reddit ad platform and marketplace performance. Analyse large-scale datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can be used to improve the effectiveness of our advertising platform”

Industry & Context.

Tech / AI / Software
Problems you'll solve

identify trends, patterns, and insights

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Master’s degree (or its foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, Mathematics, or closely related quantitative field, two (2) years of experience in data science, machine learning, or a related field, Statistical modelling, Machine learning algorithms, Causal inference, Experimentation design, Large-scale data processing and analysis using tools such as Spark, Hadoop, or Hive, Python or R, Machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch, SQL and relational databases

What You'll Do.

and apply DS solutions to inform improvements in advertiser experience as well as Reddit ad platform and marketplace performance

Analyse large-scale datasets to identify trends

and insights that can be used to improve the effectiveness of our advertising platform

Develop Machine Learning models and Data Science methods to improve anomaly detection

prediction and pattern recognition

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with product managers and engineers to define product requirements and translate them into data science solutions

Communication Scope

Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders across the organization

Full Job Description

Reddit is a community of communities. It’s built on shared interests, passion, and trust, and is home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet. Every day, Reddit users submit, vote, and comment on the topics they care most about. With 100,000+ active communities and approximately 126 million daily active unique visitors, Reddit is one of the internet’s largest sources of information. For more information, visit www.redditinc.com. Job Duties: Design, develop, and apply DS solutions to inform improvements in advertiser experience as well as Reddit ad platform and marketplace performance. Analyse 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 Machine Learning models and Data Science methods to improve anomaly detection, prediction and pattern recognition. Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders across the organization. Telecommuting permitted. Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree (or its foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, Mathematics, or closely related quantitative field and two (2) years of experience in data science, machine learning, or a related field. Special Skill Requirements: (1) Statistical modelling (2) Machine learning algorithms (3) Causal inference (4) Experimentation design (5) Large-scale data processing and analysis using tools such as Spark, Hadoop, or Hive (6) Python or R (7) Machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch (8) SQL and relational databases Any suitable combination of education, training and experience is acceptable. Experience can be gained through coursework, scholastic achievement, or work experience. Benefits: Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs 401k with Employer Match Global

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