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$190,800 – $267,100
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What this role is
Reddit is seeking a senior data scientist to build machine learning models and statistical analyses that improve their advertising platform and help advertisers succeed. This role suits experienced practitioners who want to work on large-scale data problems in ad tech while mentoring junior team members.
Our summary, not Reddit’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
- A/B Testing
- Apache Hadoop
- Apache Hive
- Google BigQuery
- Machine Learning
- Python
- PyTorch
- R
- scikit-learn
- SPARK
- SQL
- Statistical Modeling
- TensorFlow
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What they ask for
Required
- Advanced degree (Masters or Ph.D.) in Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, or Operations Research
- 5+ years industry experience in applied science or data science (for M.S. holders) or 4+ years (for Ph.D. holders)
- Strong understanding of statistical modeling and machine learning algorithms
- Experience with large-scale data processing tools like Spark, Hadoop, or Hive
- Proficiency in Python or R
- Experience with SQL and relational databases
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Nice to have
- Platform experience and deep understanding of ads ecosystem
- Experience with causal inference and A/B testing
- BigQuery knowledge
- Experience in online advertising and ad tech
- Contributions to open-source projects or publications in relevant conferences