Data Scientist, 3+ Years of Experience

Snap, Inc.7 months ago
Los Angeles, California, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Snap Inc is a technology company that believes the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve how people live and communicate. The Data Science & Insights team transforms massive data sets into actionable insights, enabling informed business and product decisions while ensuring unbiased, clear communication of what the data shows. We are seeking a Data Scientist to join the team and help drive innovation, optimize products, and support decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Apply your expertise in quantitative analysis, data mining, and statistical modeling to deliver impactful, objective, and actionable insights that enable informed business and product decisions.
  • Drive informed and timely decision-making that optimizes the way our products are created, executed, and adopted.
  • Collaborate with product managers, engineers, product marketers, and designers to integrate analytical solutions across teams.

Required Qualifications

  • BS/BA degree in statistics, mathematics, economics, computer science, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 3+ years of experience in quantitative analysis, data science, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience using SQL or similar big data querying languages.
  • 3+ years of experience with programming languages such as Python or R.
  • 3+ years of experience with applied statistical techniques, including inferential methods, causal methods, A/B testing, or statistical modeling.
  • Advanced degree in applied mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, economics, or a 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 to build data-driven product solutions or perform methodological research.

Benefits & Perks

  • Benefits: Paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, and emotional and mental health support programs to ensure you and your loved ones are happy and healthy.
  • Compensation: Competitive packages that allow you to share in Snap's long-term success.
  • Equity: This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

Compensation Details:

  • Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): $157,000 - $235,000 annually.
  • Zone B: $149,000 - $223,000 annually.
  • Zone C: $133,000 - $200,000 annually.

Required Skills

Quantitative Analysis
A/B Testing
Data Visualization
SQL
Dashboard Creation
Machine Learning
Data Mining
Statistical Modeling
R
Python