[Remote] Director of Consumer Data Science at Reddit

United States

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Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in data science, economics, or ML engineering, with 5+ years in senior leadership roles
  • Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to define, communicate, and execute a data vision that drives measurable business outcomes
  • Deep expertise in data science, causal inference, ML, data engineering, and experimentation
  • Strong technical and scientific foundation in data science and analytics engineering, with experience in modern data platforms
  • Exceptional influence and communication skills, with the ability to deliver impartial insights to C-level executives

Responsibilities

  • Partner with leaders across Consumer Engineering & Product, Ads, Marketing, and Finance to provide clear, actionable insights that guide the company strategy
  • Represent Reddit internally and externally as a thought leader in data science, ML, experimentation, and measurement
  • Drive company level impact through in-depth understanding of Reddit’s ecosystem leveraging all facets of data science
  • Build out a world-class data science organization
  • Build, lead, and retain a world-class multidisciplinary team spanning data science, ML, data engineering, and analytics
  • Develop senior leaders within the organization while scaling a strong bench of technical and scientific talent
  • Strengthen data science foundations
  • Uphold and improve upon data science quality and citizenship
  • Advance Reddit’s data science capabilities, ensuring it is trusted and scalable
  • Deepen understanding of Reddit’s complex ecosystems of communities, moderators, contributors, and consumers

Skills

Reddit

Online platform for community discussions and content

About Reddit

Reddit is an online platform that allows users to post, vote, and comment on content within various communities based on shared interests. Users can engage in discussions on a wide range of topics, from news and sports to entertainment and hobbies. The platform features a unique voting system where content can receive upvotes or downvotes, helping the most popular posts gain visibility. Reddit generates revenue primarily through advertising, premium memberships, and the sale of virtual goods like Reddit Coins. Unlike many other social media platforms, Reddit emphasizes community-driven content and discussions, creating a space for authentic interactions among users. The goal of Reddit is to foster engagement and connection among its diverse user base.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
$1,177.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits
Flexible unlimited vacation days & monthly global wellness days
Family planning funds & 4+ months paid parental leave
Personal & professional development funds
Paid volunteer time off
Workspace & home office benefits

Risks

Reliance on advertising revenue faces competition from platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
AI tools like 'Reddit Answers' may raise privacy and data usage concerns.
NFT market expansion exposes Reddit to volatility and regulatory scrutiny.

Differentiation

Reddit's unique voting system promotes engaging and authentic content discovery.
The platform's diverse communities cater to a wide range of interests and discussions.
Reddit's AI-powered tools enhance user experience and content moderation.

Upsides

Reddit's confidential IPO plans signal potential growth and market expansion.
AI-driven content moderation can improve user safety and platform reliability.
Expansion into blockchain and NFTs opens new revenue streams and user engagement.

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