Reddit

Senior Data Science Manager, Ads Marketplace

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Internet, Advertising, Social MediaIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote-friendly or any office location (SF, LA, CHI, NY)
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified

Reddit is a community of communities. It’s built on shared interests, passion, and trust and is home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet. Every day, Reddit users submit, vote, and comment on the topics they care most about. With 100,000+ active communities and approximately 101M+ daily active unique visitors, Reddit is one of one of the internet’s largest sources of information. For more information, visit redditinc.com.

This role offers a chance to contribute to Reddit’s advertising business, which is a primary revenue driver with ambitious growth goals. The Data Science leader will guide a team of data scientists to build a richer ads experience for users and optimize performance. The role also involves building data foundations and improving the data stack.

Requirements

  • Not specified

Responsibilities

  • Inspire, lead, and grow a team of data scientists to achieve the team’s longer term vision.
  • Drive analytics/data science projects end-to-end in partnership with Product, Engineering, and other partners to inform product strategy and investment decisions.
  • Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can help drive advertiser adoption, ads user experience, and enable cross-functional teams to define and execute data-driven strategies.
  • Actively influence the design of the strategy and shaping of the roadmap.
  • Generate and utilize team insights to set and prioritize longer term goals.
  • Create and implement A/B testing, experimentation, and other cutting-edge statistical/mathematical frameworks and foundational ML models to analyze product performance.
  • Continually develop & execute on a Data Science roadmap and vision for your team.
  • Stay abreast of industry best practices.

Company Information

  • Company: Reddit
  • Website: redditinc.com
  • Note: Reddit is a company with one of the highest employee/user ratios in the industry, offering significant scope and impact.

Skills

Data Science
Team Leadership
Data Analysis
A/B Testing
Statistical Modeling
Machine Learning
Data Strategy
Data Infrastructure
Cross-functional Collaboration

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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