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