Data Scientist, Level 3

Snapchat • Palo Alto, CA

67d • $100,000 - $176,000

About The Position

Snap Inc is a technology company that believes the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. The Data Science & Insights team seeks to leverage massive data sets into actionable insights that deliver business value. As truth seekers and truth tellers, the team relays what the data says without bias, aiming to improve decision-making quality and speed across the organization. They focus on efficient and effective analytic execution, positioning themselves as the go-to experts with deep knowledge and expertise, constantly striving for better, faster insights from data. The company is looking for a Data Scientist to join their team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as statistics, mathematics, economics, computer science, engineering or related field or equivalent years of practical work experience.
• 1+ years of post-Bachelor's quantitative analysis & data science experience; or Master's degree in a technical field.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of experience using SQL or similar big data querying languages.
• 1+ years of experience with programming language, such as Python or R.
• 1+ years of experience with applied statistical techniques, such as inferential methods, causal methods, A/B testing, or statistical modeling techniques.
• Advanced degree in applied mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, economics or related field.
• Experience in a product-focused role at a social media, online advertising, digital media and/or mobile technology company.
• Experience using machine learning and statistical analysis for building data-driven product solutions or performing methodological research.

Responsibilities

• Apply expertise in quantitative analysis, data mining, and statistical modeling to deliver impactful, objective, and actionable data insights.
• Drive informed and timely decision-making that improves and optimizes the way products are created, executed, and adopted.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, product marketers, and designers.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Emotional and mental health support programs
• Compensation packages that let you share in Snap's long-term success

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees