Staff Data Scientist, Growth at Discord

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Social Media, GamingIndustries

Requirements

7+ years of experience autonomously translating ambiguous business problems into deep informative insights through hands-on analysis
7+ years of experience building performant dashboards using Tableau, Looker, or similar software - with proficiency in designing clean crisp visualizations
6+ years experience writing robust, efficient and performant SQL
4+ years of experience in the design, analysis, and interpretation of sound A/B tests in a fast-paced environment at scale
Experience with technical leadership, being the point person for one or more stakeholder groups
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to deliver complicated findings and explain technical approaches to a variety of audiences
Ability to own complex projects from end-to-end, identifying the need for and coordinating cross-functional partnerships
Aptitude to proactively identify gaps in data infrastructure, evaluate potential solutions, and coordinate cross-functionally to address issues

Responsibilities

Partner with teams throughout Discord through the full lifecycle of data science from ideation and exploratory analysis, to building dashboards and reports, and A/B testing
Define KPIs and diagnostic metrics that help improve the user experience, encapsulating these measures in clean crisp dashboards that provide the company with timely and actionable information
Use our amazing infrastructure to quickly and easily build custom data sets to monitor novel product features and processes
Proactively socialize insights, dashboards, and reports with technical and non-technical audiences, soliciting feedback on where to improve
Be a champion of A/B testing and help groups throughout the company design, analyze, and interpret A/B tests correctly
Collaborate with data and engineering teams to design scalable and future-proof instrumentation

Skills

Data Science

Exploratory Data Analysis

Dashboards

Reports

A/B Testing

KPIs

Data Sets

Instrumentation

SQL

Discord

Voice, video, and text communication platform

About Discord

Discord is a communication platform that allows users to connect through voice, video, and text. It serves as a space for friends and communities to gather and share their interests, catering to a wide range of groups such as artists, activists, study groups, and hobbyists. Users can join various communities, known as servers, which host discussions and activities related to their interests. Unlike many other platforms, Discord does not rely on advertising or selling user data; instead, it offers a premium subscription service called Nitro, which provides additional features like enhanced streaming quality and customization options. The goal of Discord is to create a welcoming environment where people can build connections and foster a sense of belonging.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$952.6MTotal Funding

SERIES_HCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Social ImpactIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Stay healthy - We take care of our team with comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.

Parental perks - Spend some quality time with the next generation with parental leave, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.

Kick back - Stay refreshed with over 19 paid holidays, use-what-you-need sick days, and four weeks of PTO.

Commute easy - In a non-COVID world, get up to $270 per month for your commuting and parking needs.

The loadout - When we’re back in the office, enjoy daily catered lunches and snacks, a desk fund to make your space yours, and whatever you need for your computer setup, including a headphone allowance.

Wellness on us - Take advantage of a quarterly wellness allowance for your gym membership or other wellness activities. Virtual yoga every week!

Transgender benefits - Discord will reimburse up to $20,000 for any procedure related to transition.

Discord HQ - Our office is located in Potrero Hill, a little neighborhood in San Francisco near awesome coffee and food.

Relocation - Excellent relocation bonuses for new hires moving to San Francisco (once it’s safe to return).

Risks

Discord's revenue growth slowed in 2022, indicating potential market saturation.

Integrating Gas may alienate existing users if not managed carefully.

Decentralized platforms like SINOVATE pose a competitive threat to Discord's model.

Differentiation

Discord offers a unique ad-free communication platform with a premium subscription model.

It supports diverse communities, from gamers to artists, enhancing its user base diversity.

Discord's acquisition of Gas expands its reach to a younger, teen-focused audience.

Upsides

Discord's revenue grew 44% in 2022, showcasing resilience in a challenging market.

Integration with AI moderation tools can enhance user experience and safety.

Collaborations with educational platforms position Discord as a key remote learning tool.

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