As a founding Data Scientist on the Identity team within Commerce Data Science at Netflix, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build a unified identity platform that enhances user experiences globally. Your day-to-day responsibilities include identifying opportunities through data analysis and experimentation, partnering strategically with commerce, product, engineering, and analysts to drive decision-making, and developing metrics to measure success in various product areas. You will also contribute to the advancement of experimentation methodologies within Netflix’s data science community. To excel in this role, you should possess an advanced degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics or Computer Science, strong statistical skills including regression analysis and A/B testing, proficiency in SQL and Python/R for data manipulation, experience with causal inference methodologies, and exceptional communication abilities to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.
Skills
Python
R
SQL
AWS
Kubernetes
CI/CD
A/B Testing
Causal Inference
Data Exploration
Metrics Development
Experimentation Methodology
What you'll do
Identify and apply appropriate analysis techniques to solve business problems.
Influence product decisions through data-driven insights and recommendations.
Proactively explore data to inform future product directions.
Develop and validate metrics to measure success in specific product areas.
Prioritize tasks based on impact for the most effective use of resources.
Contribute to the advancement of experimentation methodologies within the team.
Collaborate strategically with cross-functional teams like commerce, engineering.
What we're looking for
Advanced degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or related quantitative field
Strong statistical skills including regression and A/B testing experimentation
Proficient in SQL and Python/R for data manipulation and analysis
Experience designing experiments and applying causal inference methodologies
Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical teams
Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments with minimal oversight
Willingness to rapidly learn and adapt to business context
Market check
Salary context
This
$372,000–$600,000
range sits above
99%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$99,000–$203,940
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$126,800–$182,551
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 239 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Netflix
Netflix is the world''s leading streaming entertainment service, offering a vast library of TV series, films, documentaries, and original content to subscribers in over 190 countries. Industry: Streaming Entertainment & Media
Netflix currently has
91 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$388,000–$610,000
across 87 roles with salary data.