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Senior Data Scientist - Consumer

RedditRemote - United StatesConsumer Data Science
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
12 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Reddit is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join its Consumer Data Science team on a remote basis within the United States. This remote position is ideal for an experienced data professional with a quantitative background who wants to shape product strategy and drive user growth at a major online platform.

Role Overview

As a Senior Data Scientist focused on consumer products, the individual will partner closely with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, design, marketing, and business development. The role involves guiding product direction through measurement design, experimentation, and causal analysis. Candidates will go through a general data science hiring process and get matched to the product area that best fits their background and interest, with opportunities across consumer, ads, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Produce action-oriented insights using observational causal analysis and experiment meta-analysis, communicating findings up to the C-suite.
Elevate team experimentation practices by guiding A/B test design, execution, and deep-dive analyses.
Build new ETL pipelines, tables, dashboards, and self-serve tools to help partners interact with data seamlessly.
Design and evaluate team-level KPIs to support quarterly goal setting and showcase impact.
Engage regularly with stakeholders to align data science work with business objectives.
Mentor junior data scientists and business partners to increase overall data literacy.

Requirements

Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, or Operations Research.
Master's degree holders must have 5+ years of applied science or data science industry experience; Ph.D. holders require 4+ years.
Expertise in querying relational databases using SQL and programming languages like Python or R.
Deep understanding of online experimentation, A/B testing, causal inference, and statistical techniques.
Ability to handle ambiguous problems, strong technical communication, and data storytelling skills.

Skills and Tools

Python
R
SQL
Relational databases
A/B testing and causal inference frameworks
ETL pipeline and dashboard creation tools

Salary and Benefits

Base salary range of $190,800 to $267,100 USD, with final offers determined by factors like skills and relevant work experience.
Eligibility for equity in the form of restricted stock units.
Comprehensive healthcare benefits, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and income replacement programs.
401(k) program with an employer match.
Global benefit programs covering workspace, professional development, caregiving support, family planning, and gender-affirming care.
Mental health and coaching benefits, flexible vacation, paid volunteer time off, and generous paid parental leave.

About the Company

Reddit is a community of communities built on shared interests, passion, and trust, representing one of the largest sources of information on the internet with over 100,000 active communities and approximately 130 million daily active unique visitors.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Reddit careers page to submit an application for this remote position.

Skills and tech stack

PythonSQL

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Senior Data Scientist - Consumer role?

The base salary range for this position is $190,800 to $267,100 USD, alongside eligibility for equity in the form of restricted stock units.

Is this position remote?

Yes, this role is remote-friendly within the United States or available at Reddit office locations including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York.

What educational qualifications are required?

An advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, or Operations Research is required.

How many years of experience are needed?

Master's degree holders need 5+ years of industry experience in applied science or data science roles, while Ph.D. holders need 4+ years.

What programming languages and technical skills are expected?

Candidates must have expertise in querying relational databases using SQL and programming languages such as Python or R.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Reddit careers page.

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