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Senior Data Scientist – Experimentation

Senior Data Scientist – Experimentation

CompanyRoku
LocationSanta Monica, CA, USA
Salary$132000 – $254000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • 5+ years of work experience with a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Business Analytics, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or other quantitative field)
  • Strong statistical acumen
  • Hands on experience on experimental design, A/B testing, causal inference and statistical modeling/forecasting
  • Expertise in SQL, SAS, R, Python or other programming languages to query data and perform analysis
  • Hands on experience with visualization tools like Tableau or Looker
  • The ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical business partners alike, and who are interested in building strong cross-functional relationships

Responsibilities

  • Help shape the roadmap to drive experimentation at Roku
  • Define the standard for statistical analysis across varying types of experiments and units of analysis ensuring robust results with minimal bias
  • Lead the design, implementation, and analysis of sophisticated A/B tests and experiments, leveraging innovative techniques like bayesian inference and causal methods to optimize complex strategies
  • Develop necessary data pipelines to power automation, validation and reporting
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align data science initiatives with organizational goals and strategy
  • Collaborate with the Program Management and Engineering team to proactively seek and incorporate feedback

Preferred Qualifications

  • Have a bias towards action in resolving issues and operate in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
  • A desire to question the status quo and promote innovative solutions to challenging problems