Staff Data Scientist, Ads Measurement, Signals, Privacy

Reddit

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$217,000–$303,900 / yr
Posted
102 days ago
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Above market

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TL;DR · Staff Data Scientist, Ads Measurement, Signals, Privacy

The Staff Data Scientist - Ads Measurement, Signals, Privacy joins the Ads Data Science team to advance the intelligence powering the advertiser experience. This role involves taking deep ownership of measurement, identity, and signal quality within the advertising ecosystem. Key responsibilities include developing probabilistic models for identity resolution, owning the statistical rigor for Brand and Conversion Lift products, and defining strategies for new signal sources to improve bidding efficiency and ROAS. The successful candidate will design objective functions for truth sets and lead cross-functional initiatives with engineering and product teams. Required skills include advanced proficiency in Python or R and SQL, along with expertise in machine learning, optimization, causal inference, and A/B testing. Candidates must possess a deep understanding of the ads ecosystem and measurement at scale.

What does a Data Scientist earn in Remote?

Median $216300 from 36 postings across 16 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop probabilistic models for identity resolution to link on-platform and off-platform actions.
  • Own the statistical rigor and experimental design for Brand and Conversion Lift products.
  • Develop infrastructure for large-scale, high-velocity, and low-bias testing for advertisers.
  • Define strategies for new signal sources and mathematically quantify their value for predictive models.
  • Design objective functions and truth sets to validate identity and measurement frameworks.
  • Translate data insights into actionable goals for engineering, product, and sales teams.
  • Mentor team members and champion best practices in modeling, experimentation, and measurement.

What we're looking for

  • Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, or Operations Research.
  • Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, or Operations Research.
  • 10+ years of industry experience in applied science or data science roles for M.S. holders.
  • 6+ years of industry experience in applied science or data science roles for Ph.D. holders.
  • Deep understanding of the ads ecosystem.
  • Expertise in measurement and experimentation at scale, identity graph creation, or predictive modeling with signal loss.
  • Advanced proficiency in statistical programming (Python or R) and SQL.
  • Experience with machine learning, optimization techniques, experimental design, causal inference, or A/B testing.

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