Reddit is seeking a Director of Consumer Data Science team to lead the company’s consumer data science and analytics functions. As a key member of the leadership team, you will be responsible for scaling a modern data science organization that establishes strong data foundations, and leverages advanced quantitative modeling to drive high-impact decisions across the company. The role requires both technical depth in data science and experimentation and the executive presence to influence decisions at the highest levels.
What you’ll do- Data science leadership
- Partner with leaders across Consumer Engineering & Product, Ads, Marketing, and Finance to provide clear, actionable insights that guide the company strategy.
- Represent Reddit internally and externally as a thought leader in data science, ML, experimentation, and measurement.
- Drive company level impact through in-depth understanding of Reddit’s ecosystem leveraging all facets of data science.
- Build out a world class data science organization.
- Build, lead, and retain a world-class multidisciplinary team spanning data science, ML, data engineering and analytics.
- Develop senior leaders within the organization while scaling a strong bench of technical and scientific talent.
- Strengthen our data science foundations.
- Uphold and improve upon data science quality and citizenship
- Advance Reddit’s data science capabilities, ensuring it is trusted and scalable.
- Deepen understanding of Reddit’s complex ecosystems of communities, moderators, contributors and consumers.
- 10+ years of experience in data science, economics, or ML engineering, with 5+ years in senior leadership roles.
- Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to define, communicate, and execute a data vision that drives measurable business outcomes.
- Deep expertise in data science, causal inference, ML, data engineering, and experimentation.
- Strong technical and scientific foundation in data science and analytics engineering, with experience in modern data platforms.
- Exceptional influence and communication skills, with the ability to deliver impartial insights to C-level executives
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
- 401k Match
- Family Planning Support
- Gender-Affirming Care
- Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
- Flexible Vacation & Reddit Global Days off
- Generous paid Parental Leave
- Paid Volunteer time off
Pay Transparency:
This job posting may span more than one career level.
In addition to base salary, this job is eligible to receive equity in the form of restricted stock units, and depending on the position offered, it may also be eligible to receive a commission. Additionally, Reddit offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) program with employer match, generous time off for vacation, and parental leave. To learn more, please visit https://www.redditinc.com/careers/.
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What We Do
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