Staff Data Scientist - Ads Measurement, Signals, Privacy
Reddit · Remote - United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Reddit's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Reddit's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Reddit
- high 148 stale, 3 reposted of 150 open
- Hiring momentum
- 259 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Reddit's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Reddit.
About this role
As a Staff Data Scientist on Reddit's Ads Data Science team, you will take ownership of critical problems in advertising, focusing on measurement, identity, and signal quality. Your role involves developing probabilistic models, advancing experimentation methodologies, and maximizing predictive performance through innovative signal strategies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence strategic goals and mentor others in best practices.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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 Reddit as an employer.
What you need
- Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, or Operations Research
- For M.S. holders: 10+ years of industry experience in applied science or data science roles
- For Ph.D. holders: 6+ years of industry experience in applied science or data science roles
- Deep understanding of the ads ecosystem
- Demonstrated expertise in measurement & experimentation at scale, identity graph creation, or predictive modeling
- Advanced proficiency in statistical programming (Python or R) and SQL
What you get
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
- 401k with Employer Match
- Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle
- Family Planning Support
- Gender-Affirming Care
- Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of a team size or structure, which may impact collaboration dynamics
- The role involves high autonomy, which may not suit everyone
- Base salary range provided, but final offer amounts depend on multiple factors
- Interviews may involve AI recording and summarization, which candidates can opt out of
Summarised from Reddit's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Reddit on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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