Staff Data Scientist, Safety Insights

Reddit is looking for a Staff Data Scientist to join the Safety Insights Data Science team, focusing on user safety and analytics. The role involves leading measurement strategy, designing experiments, and developing scalable models to improve Reddit safety. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. or M.S. degree in Statistics, Economics, or related fields and 4+ years of industry data science experience.

Requirements

• Relevant experiences in Data Science, Applied Science, or Economist roles, preferably for safety, enforcement engineering, fraud etc.
• Ph.D. or M.S. degree in Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or other quantitative fields (If M.S., a minimum of 8+ years of industry data science experience required; If PhD degree, a minimum of 4+ years of industry data science experience required)
• Fluent with statistical analysis, programming languages (e.g., Python) and SQL.
• Comfortable in innovative and fast-paced environments, and an innate ability to bias toward action
• Strong technical communication and demonstrated ability to discuss complex topics with technical and non-technical audiences alike
• Able to tackle ambiguously defined problems and deconstruct them into precisely scopable components that can be meaningfully addressed with data

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
• 401k with Employer Match
• Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle, from workspace to professional development to caregiving support
• Family Planning Support
• Gender-Affirming Care
• Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
• Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Generous Paid Parental Leave