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$268,000 – $365,100
Listed on Reddit’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
Reddit is hiring a Principal Data Scientist to lead the strategic direction of their ads marketplace, building foundational models for measurement, prediction, and optimization. This role suits a quantitative leader with deep expertise in statistical modeling, causal inference, or economics who can shape the future of their ads platform and mentor senior scientists.
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What they ask for
Required
- Demonstrated expertise in ads marketplace, auctioning/bidding, ads creative evaluation, or measurement and experimentation at scale
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research, or related quantitative discipline
- 12+ years industry experience in applied science, data science, or machine learning (for M.S. holders); 8+ years (for Ph.D. holders)
- Advanced proficiency in Python or R and SQL
- Experience with statistical analysis, economic modeling, machine learning, or optimization techniques
- Strong understanding of experimental design, causal inference, or A/B testing
- Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills with track record of influencing product and engineering partners
- Experience in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with cross-functional teams
- Proven experience influencing large organizations (500+ engineers/data scientists) on technical direction and machine learning best practices