[Remote] Senior Data Scientist, Yahoo Mail

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Yahoo is a leading digital media company known for its popular email service, Yahoo Mail. As a Senior Data Scientist for Yahoo Mail, you will collaborate with various teams to enhance user growth strategies through innovative product development and lead strategic research projects utilizing data science and analytics.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with product, design and engineering to enhance user growth strategies through product innovationDesign and lead strategic research projects, utilizing expertise in experimentation design, analytics, and AI-powered analytical approachesSkillsMinimum of 6 years of work experience (minimum of 4 years with a Ph.D.) in data science, product analytics, or a similar role in consumer mail, digital media, digital commerce, or product developmentMaster's Degree in math, engineering, statistics, data science, or a related fieldSubject matter expertise in consumer internet productsExperience in commerce or shoppingFamiliarity with project management tools like those from Atlassian (JIRA, Confluence)Expertise in data querying languages (e.g., SQL) and scripting languages (e.g., Python)Experience with big data technologies, including BigQuery, Hive, Hadoop, and SparkProficiency in visualization tools such as Tableau and/or Looker and third-party tools (e.g., Comscore, SimilarWeb, Data AI)Hands-on experience with Experimentation Frameworks for A/B Testing and Multivariate TestingStrong machine learning skills, covering cluster analysis, neural networks, and predictive modelingUtilization of statistical techniques, including correlation analysis, design of experimentation, regression methods, and time series analysisA seasoned data science professional with a track record of solving complex business problems in digital media, product, or commerce environmentsExperienced in agile, iterative, and fast-paced experimentation environments, managing multiple projects within a matrixed teamAn effective communicator who presents insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders with clarity and rationaleExperience working with AI-driven products, data platforms, or analytics workflows is a plusBenefitsIncentive 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.