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- Work type
- Remote
- Location
- Remote
- Posted
- 16 days ago
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About Reddit
Reddit is a social news aggregation and discussion platform where users share content, vote on posts, and engage in community conversations across thousands of interest-based forums called subreddits.
Reddit currently has 98 open roles on FindRole.
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At a glance
TL;DR · Reddit
As a Staff Data Scientist at Reddit’s Safety Insights team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of user safety initiatives by defining and evolving metrics that quantify and monitor safety experiences across the platform. Your responsibilities include leading measurement strategy, conducting rigorous analyses to assess product launches and policy changes, and designing scalable models using statistical and machine learning methodologies. You will also mentor junior data scientists while fostering a culture of rigor and curiosity within the Safety org. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Data Science or Applied Science roles, preferably with a focus on safety, enforcement engineering, or fraud detection. Proficiency in Python, SQL, and advanced statistical analysis is essential, along with strong technical communication skills to influence decisions at all levels. This role involves tackling complex ambiguities and driving innovation within one of Reddit’s largest divisions, ensuring that user safety remains a cornerstone of the platform's growth.
Skills
What you'll do
- Lead the measurement strategy for user safety by defining metrics and frameworks.
- Design and execute experiments to estimate impact and ROI of safety initiatives.
- Develop scalable models using statistical, machine learning, or GenAI methodologies.
- Tactically support product development from problem framing through post-launch monitoring.
- Translate complex analyses into clear narratives for stakeholders at all levels.
- Mentor junior Data Scientists in technical approaches for detecting and mitigating abuse.
What we're looking for
- Ph.D. or M.S. in quantitative fields with relevant industry experience (8+ years for M.S., 4+ for Ph.D.)
- Expertise in statistical analysis, programming languages like Python, and SQL
- Experience leading measurement strategy for user safety, defining metrics and frameworks
- Ability to design and execute experiments and causal analyses to assess impact of initiatives
- Strong technical communication skills, capable of discussing complex topics with various audiences
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