Senior Data Scientist, Causal Inference + Experimentation
Discord · San Francisco Bay Area
Posted 27 days ago · $220,500 to $245,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 27 days Discord's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 98% of Discord's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Discord
- high 27 stale, 0 reposted of 49 open
- Hiring momentum
- 69 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Discord's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Discord.
About this role
As a Senior Data Scientist on the Experimentation Platform team at Discord, you will focus on ensuring the statistical rigor of product experiments that drive business decisions. Your role involves collaborating with engineering and product teams, providing statistical expertise, and leading educational initiatives to enhance the understanding of experimentation methodologies across the organization. You will also conduct your own causal inference research while empowering the broader Data Science team to adopt more rigorous methods.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Discord as an employer.
What you need
- Proven experience in designing and validating statistical methodologies for experimentation platforms or similar systems
- MSc in a quantitative field (e.g. Statistics, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, etc.) and 2+ years of experience designing, implementing and analyzing experiments or causal inference projects
- Ability to critically evaluate and recommend statistical approaches and methodologies
- Strong passion for education and the ability to communicate complex statistical concepts clearly
- Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering training programs or educational content related to experimentation or statistical analysis
- Proficient with Python, SQL, R, and other statistical programming languages
Nice to have
- PhD in a quantitative field
- Interest in conducting literature reviews and championing best scientific practices
- Track record in using causal inference methods that translated into business decisions
- Passion for Discord or gaming
- Causal inference related publications
What you get
- Base salary range of $220,500 to $245,000
- Equity
- Benefits
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- The role involves significant leadership opportunities in a growing team
- The salary range reflects base salary only, excluding equity and benefits
Summarised from Discord's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Discord on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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