[Remote] Staff Data Scientist, Marketing

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Reddit is a community-driven platform that is seeking a highly experienced Staff Data Scientist to lead their Marketing Intelligence efforts. The role focuses on optimizing marketing spend through advanced experimentation and causal inference, influencing strategic goals for marketing measurement.ResponsibilitiesSet Long-Term Marketing Strategy: Define the 2–3 year technical roadmap for marketing measurement. Establish the "North Star" metrics and frameworks that determine how Reddit allocates hundreds of millions in marketing budgetOptimize Marketing ROI: Build and refine Media Mix Models (MMM) and Multi-Touch Attribution (MTA) systems to mathematically quantify the incremental impact of marketing spendBridge B2B & B2C Growth: Design unified frameworks to optimize marketing aimed at both new advertisers (driving revenue) and new users (driving engagement), identifying synergies where brand awareness for one fuels growth for the otherAdvance Causal Inference & Experimentation: Lead the design of complex "always-on" incrementality testing and geo-holdout experiments. Develop methodologies to measure the long-term "halo effect" of brand marketing on organic growthLead Through Influence: Collaborate deeply with Marketing, Growth, and Finance to translate complex data insights into actionable budget shiftsBe the Technical Guide for the Team: Mentor junior scientists and set the technical bar for code quality and statistical rigor across the Marketing organizationSkillsAdvanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative fieldFor M.S. holders: 10+ years of industry experience in marketing science, growth data science, or econometricsFor Ph.D. holders: 6+ years of industry experienceDeep understanding of the marketing ecosystem, including hands-on experience with Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM), Incrementality Testing, and Customer Lifetime Value (LTV) predictionAdvanced proficiency in Python or R and SQLExperience building production-grade data pipelines and using machine learning for predictive modeling (e.g., churn prediction, lead scoring)Proven track record of influencing C-suite stakeholders and 'translating' complex statistical concepts into business strategyExperience working in fast-paced environments where you must navigate ambiguity and build frameworks from the ground upExperience with Bayesian structural time series or causal inference librariesPrevious experience in a high-growth marketplace or social media platformA passion for the Reddit community and an understanding of our unique 'Ads-as-Content' philosophyBenefitsComprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs401k with Employer MatchGlobal Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle, from workspace to professional development to caregiving supportFamily Planning SupportGender-Affirming CareMental Health & Coaching BenefitsFlexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time OffGenerous Paid Parental LeaveEquity in the form of restricted stock unitsCommission (depending on the position offered)Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) program with employer matchGenerous time off for vacationParental leaveCompany OverviewReddit is the heart of the internet, where millions of people get together to talk about any topic imaginable. It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.redditinc.com.Company H1B SponsorshipReddit, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 22 in 2026, 99 in 2025, 63 in 2024, 76 in 2023, 70 in 2022, 68 in 2021, 39 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.