[Remote] Senior Data Scientist, Distribution & Partnerships

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. We are hiring a Senior-level Data Scientist to lead analytics for Yahoo.com News Group distribution and syndication partnerships, defining measurement success and building the analytical foundation for partnership management.ResponsibilitiesDefine and own the measurement frameworks for distribution and syndication partnerships — identifying the right metrics for each deal type and building the infrastructure to track them reliablyEvaluate partnership performance end-to-end, from pre-deal sizing and goal-setting through ongoing measurement and post-mortem analysisConduct market landscape analysis to map the distribution ecosystem, identify coverage gaps and whitespace, and deliver prioritized opportunity assessments that inform BD targeting and partnership strategySupport the Business Development team with data-driven analysis: sizing potential partners and modeling expected impact to frame the analytical case for pursuing or passing on dealsInfluence product strategy and roadmap through data-driven storytelling, partnering closely with Product, Engineering, and Business DevelopmentConduct deep-dive analyses to identify growth opportunities and surface insights that wouldn't emerge from standard reportingApply advanced statistical methods (e.g., regression, cohort analysis, causal inference) to understand how distribution channels drive user behavior and long-term retentionBuild dashboards and scalable data assets that enable self-service analytics for partnership and BD stakeholdersPartner with Data Engineering to build reliable, scalable datasets that serve as sources of truth for partnership dataLead AI-augmented analytical workflows — leveraging tools like Gemini or Copilot - to automate routine queries, synthesize complex contracts, draft documentation, and accelerate SQL/Python script generationActively identify and implement AI-driven efficiencies in your daily tasks, replacing manual, repetitive workflows with automation or AI-assisted data proceduresPerform rigorous validation and governance checks on AI-assisted code and analysis outputs, serving as a validator to guarantee exceptional statistical integrity and accuracyProvide guidance, strategic mentorship, and methodologies that raise the analytical bar for the broader cross-functional teamSkills5+ years of experience in product analytics, business analytics, or data science with ownership of metrics and measurement frameworks at scaleDemonstrated experience supporting distribution, syndication, or strategic partnerships with analytics — including defining partnership-specific success metricsComfort operating without a playbook; proven success in environments where the right metrics weren't obvious and had to be established through stakeholder alignment and strong analytical judgmentStrong statistical foundation, including hypothesis testing, regression, and causal inferenceExperience conducting market landscape or competitive analysis — synthesizing internal performance data with external signals to surface strategic opportunities for business or BD teamsStrong proficiency in SQL and Python or RExperience with BI tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau)Experience partnering with Data Engineering to build reliable datasets and event instrumentationAbility to operate independently and influence cross-functional stakeholders — including non-technical BD and business audiences — through clear, confident communicationHands-on experience leveraging generative AI tools (such as Gemini, ChatGPT, or Claude) and AI-assisted coding assistants (such as GitHub Copilot) to optimize analytics workflows, troubleshoot code, and accelerate strategic researchExperience with consumer-facing or large-scale digital products (10M+ DAU), particularly in a distribution or growth contextExperience building analytical frameworks, processes, or entire measurement playbooks from scratch in an ambiguous, fast-moving environmentAdvanced degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, etc.)Familiarity with the OEM, carrier, or browser distribution ecosystemFamiliarity with structured prompt engineering to manipulate unstructured datasets and extract strategic intelligence from commercial agreementsBenefitsIncentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissionsHealthcareA great 401kBackup childcareEducation stipendsCompany OverviewYahoo is a technology and media company that serves users through its portfolio of digital platforms, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Verizon Media. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.yahoo.com.Company H1B SponsorshipYahoo has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 197 in 2023, 646 in 2022, 381 in 2021, 463 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.