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Published:Fri, 20 Sep 2024 04:50:20 GMTApply:https://remotive.com/remote-jobs/data/senior-data-scientist-causal-inference-1936709
Position: Senior Data Scientist, Causal Inference
Company: Discord
Location: Remote
Salary Range: $183,000 – $201,000 + equity + benefits
Discord is a platform that empowers people to create spaces for connection and belonging in their lives. Our goal is to make it easier for individuals to regularly communicate with loved ones and build genuine relationships with friends and communities near and far. We value originality, reliability, playfulness, and relatability, which bring our users and employees together at Discord.
We are currently seeking a proactive and self-driven Senior Causal Inference Data Scientist to join our Experimentation Platform team. This team plays a crucial role in the company’s decision-making and growth by utilizing data to enable rapid and accurate product experimentation. As Discord conducts hundreds of experiments daily, we are also in the process of rebuilding parts of our platform to take it to the next level. As a Causal Inference Data Scientist on this team, you will ensure that the statistical foundations of this rebuild are sound, experimenters have the ability to design high-quality experiments, and Discord makes the most informed business decisions based on these experiments. Our team is rapidly growing, and as an early team member, you will have significant opportunities for leadership as we evolve.
In this role, you will have a direct impact on the strategy and roadmaps that shape Discord for its 200 million (and growing) users. If the idea of contributing to making Discord an even better place to connect with friends excites you, we would love to speak with you. Check out our blog about how our team informs strategy & innovation at Discord here!
What You’ll Be Doing:
– Utilize statistical expertise to rebuild the experimentation platform, ensuring all statistical choices, methodologies, and frameworks align with best practices in causal inference and experimental design.
– Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams during the platform rebuild to define and implement robust statistical methods that enhance the reliability and scalability of experimentation at Discord.
– Lead initiatives to educate and train cross-functional teams on best practices in experimentation design, statistical methodologies, and causal inference, fostering a deep understanding of the principles behind sound decision-making in uncertain situations.
– Develop and deliver engaging workshops, training sessions, and educational materials to simplify complex statistical concepts and promote data-driven decision-making across the company.
– Empower our Data Science team (50+ members) to use more rigorous causal inference methods.
– In addition to consulting with the wider Data Science team (50+ members), lead and conduct your own causal inference research on important Discord priorities.
You Will Thrive In This Role If You Have:
– A PhD in a quantitative field (e.g. Statistics, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, etc.) and at least 4 years of experience designing, implementing, and analyzing experiments or causal inference projects.
– The ability to critically evaluate and recommend statistical approaches and methodologies that enhance the integrity of experimentation frameworks during the development and rebuild phases of the platform.
– Proven experience in designing and validating statistical methodologies for experimentation platforms or similar systems, with a focus on ensuring the accuracy and reliability of experimental results.
– A strong passion for education and the ability to effectively communicate complex statistical and experimental design concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
– Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering training programs or educational content related to experimentation, causal inference, or statistical analysis, with a track record of promoting a culture of data literacy within an organization.
– Proficiency with statistical programming languages such as Python, SQL, R, etc.
Bonus Points For:
– Interest in conducting literature reviews, translating and promoting best scientific practices to various functions across the company.
– A track record of using causal inference methods to inform business decisions and outcomes.
– Experience autonomously leading cross-functional projects and influencing partners across different functions.
– A passion for Discord or gaming.
– Publications related to causal inference.
Why Discord?
– Flexible and remote work options.
– A competitive salary range for this full-time position.
– Opportunities for equity and benefits.
– A diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
– An emphasis on employee well-being and purpose.
– Learn more about the Life @ Discord experience!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join our team and contribute to building genuine connections through Discord! Apply now. Apply link
