Remote
Anywhere
$164K–$205K
📊Data
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Principal Data Scientist, Ads
Reddit's Ads Data Science team is seeking a highly motivated Principal Data Scientist to drive the strategic application of advanced quantitative methods across our advertising platform to advance the intelligence powering the advertiser experience on Reddit.
In this pivotal leadership role, you will be responsible for defining and implementing the next generation of foundational data science solutions, leveraging expertise in statistics, econometrics, machine learning and/or other quantitative methods to optimize Reddit's Ads marketplace. You will partner closely with Analytics Engineering to ensure our underlying data systems are continuously upleveled to support advanced analysis and modeling at scale. You will be a strategic partner, collaborating closely with Product, Engineering, and Business leaders to establish the long-term vision for measurement, prediction, and optimization.
As a thought leader, you will champion scientific rigor, causal inference, and economic modeling, while providing deep mentorship to the broader team. If you are passionate about applying foundational quantitative science to solve complex, high-impact business problems, join us in shaping the future of Reddit ads.
This job posting may span more than one career level.
In addition to base salary, this job is eligible to receive equity in the form of restricted stock units, and depending on the position offered, it may also be eligible to receive a commission. Additionally, Reddit offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) program with employer match, generous time off for vacation, and parental leave. To learn more, please visit https://www.redditinc.com/careers/.
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USD 268,000 - 365,100
Annually
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Benefits
Disability Insurance
401(k) / Retirement Plan
401(k) Match
Equity / RSUs
Pay Transparency
Unlimited PTO
Company Shutdown Days
Parental Leave
Fertility Benefits
Learning & Development Budget
Conference Attendance
Mentorship Program
Performance Bonus
Volunteer Time Off
Home Office Stipend
Employee Resource Groups
Childcare Support
