Applied Data Science Manager- Ads Measurement
Snap Inc. is a camera company. We believe that reinventing the camera represents our greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Our products empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
Team Snap is looking for a technical leader in Ads Measurement. We are searching for someone to lead revolutionary thinking around causality and advertising lift throughout the industry as a Applied Data Science Manager. The Applied Data Science team focuses on every intersection of revenue as it relates to advertising, growth and the Snap user. We use the best possible analytical means to design and propose implementable, testable and scalable analytical solutions with measurable outcomes. This is an engineering team, working alongside software developers and product managers in a highly collaborative environment to build the products and experiences that bring our community together in new and special ways.
What You’ll Do
• Help build and manage a team of high performing data scientists and help them execute along the most important priorities and deliver world-class products
• Establishes a positive, mutually supporting, inclusive and fun team environment where every employee can do their best.
• Work cross-functionally and partner with product managers, engineers, and researchers to solve problems, and conduct analytics studies to identify new product opportunities and shape product strategy
• Conduct in-depth analysis of all data sources, asking the right questions, testing hypotheses, identifying patterns and providing the necessary business context to translate what it all means
• Lead the development & implementation of regular insights share-outs that drive the consumer voice throughout the organization
• Deliver on data science and analytics roadmap including continuous improvement, accurate and timely reporting and measurement
• Provide strategic direction, project clarity, methodological consultation and deliver results both individually and through managing a high performing team.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
• Expert in causal inference and measurement methodologies
• Experience in ads marketplaces, including technical leadership in causal inference and measurement methodologies
• Expert in statistical analysis, experience with packages, such as R and Python
• Expert knowledge of predictive modeling, machine learning, and experimentation/ causal inference methods using common AI platforms (TFX, pytorch)
• Experience in the data workflow and pipeline development and comfortable with SQL
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail
• Ability to initiate and drive projects to completion with minimal guidance
• Ability to balance practical business needs and scientific rigor
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as math, statistics, and computer science, or equivalent years of experience
• 10+ years of experience in data science doing quantitative analysis, and applied statistics or experimentation (i.e. A/B testing) at a technology company
• 3+ years experience in a leadership role within an data organization
Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced degree in a quantitative field (Economics, Computer Science, Physics)
• Experience forming partnerships with cross-functional leaders in engineering, product, design, research, etc.
• Proven track record in transforming data into meaningful insights and opportunities to drive growth and performance.
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any otherprotected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at [email protected] .
Our Benefits : Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid maternity & paternity leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success