Data Scientist, Level 3

Santa Monica, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 100000 - 150000

Posted on: 24 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves live in the moment learn about the world and have fun together. The Companys three core products are Snapchat a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends family and the world; Lens Studio an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses Spectacles.

The Data Science & Insights team seeks to leverage our massive data sets into actionable insights that deliver business value. As truth seekers and truth tellers we relay what the data says without bias even when inconvenient or difficult. We aim to improve decision-making quality and speed across the organization to enable a deeper understanding of our customers and products. We focus on efficient and effective analytic execution positioning ourselves as the go-to experts with deep knowledge and expertise constantly striving for better faster insights from data.

Were looking for a Data Scientist to join Snap Inc.

What youll do:

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

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

Expertise using data modeling skills to identify key product trends and new product opportunities
Ability to design implement and track core metrics to analyze the performance of our products
Ability to create visuals dashboards and reports to effectively communicate your insights
Ability to collaborate with engineers product managers and other cross-functional teams
Ability to initiate and drive projects to completion with minimal guidance
An understanding of Snapchat with great product sense and product understanding

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in a relevant technical field such as statistics mathematics economics computer science engineering or related field or equivalent years of practical work experience
1 years of post-Bachelors quantitative analysis & data science experience; or Masters degree in a technical field

Preferred Qualifications:

1 years of experience using SQL or similar big data querying languages
1 years of experience with programming language such as Python or R
1 years of experience with applied statistical techniques such as inferential methods causal methods A/B testing or statistical modeling techniques
Advanced degree in applied mathematics statistics actuarial science economics or 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 for building data-driven product solutions or performing methodological research

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please dont be shy and provide us some information.

Default Together Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster reinforce our values and serve our community customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this we practice a default together approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4 days per week.

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 other protected classification in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. EOE including disability/vets.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring where applicable).

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community so weve 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 parental leave comprehensive medical coverage emotional and mental health support programs and compensation packages that let you share in Snaps long-term success!

Compensation

In the United States work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidates starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills experience qualifications work location and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

Zone A (CA WA NYC):

The base salary range for this position is $118000-$176000 annually.

Zone B:

The base salary range for this position is $112000-$167000 annually.

Zone C:

The base salary range for this position is $100000-$150000 annually.

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.