Lead Data Scientist, Consumer at Reddit

Are you a top-level expert in data science? Reddit is looking for a **Staff Data Scientist** to focus on our consumer platform. In this full-time remote role, you will use data to understand how millions of people use Reddit. This is a very important job for a data scientist who wants to have a big impact on a global platform and help guide our business strategy with clear data insights.

Your work will help us make Reddit better and more useful for everyone. You will be responsible for leading complex data projects, finding new opportunities, and giving strategic advice to product and engineering teams. We need someone who is not only great with data but also a strong leader who can ask the right questions and help others make smarter decisions.

Job Posted
August 30, 2025
⏳ Last Date
No Last Date Mentioned
💼 Job Type
Full-Time / Remote
$
$150k - $200k Per Year

📄 Job Description

As a Staff Data Scientist, you will be a lead expert on our data team. You will use data to deeply understand user behavior and how our product is being used. You will design and run experiments to test new ideas and build models that help us grow. Your main goal is to turn complex data into simple, powerful insights that help the company make smart decisions.

📌 Requirements

  • Many years of experience as a data scientist in a consumer-facing company.
  • Strong skills in data analysis, statistical modeling, and A/B testing.
  • Expert-level knowledge of SQL and a programming language like Python.
  • Proven ability to lead projects and work with business leaders.
  • Excellent communication to explain data findings clearly to others.

🚠️ What You Will Do

  • Analyze user behavior data to find important trends and patterns.
  • Design and run experiments to test new product features.
  • Build predictive models to help us understand user needs.
  • Share your findings and ideas with product and business teams.
  • Help improve our data infrastructure and tools.

🏢 About Reddit

Reddit is a global community of communities. It is a place where people can find and talk about their interests, from news and sports to video games and movies. We believe in the power of community and our goal is to help people find belonging. This is a place where everyone can find a home.

📝 How to Apply

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is a "Staff" Data Scientist?
A Staff Data Scientist is a very senior expert who works on the most difficult and important data problems. This role is a technical leader, not a people manager.

Q2: What is "Consumer" data?
This means you will be working with data from our users, such as how they interact with posts, what communities they join, and how they use the platform.

Q3: Will I be working alone?
No, you will work closely with other data scientists, engineers, and product managers. You will be a leader who helps other people on your team grow.

Q4: What kind of data will I work with?
You will work with a huge amount of data related to user interactions on Reddit, including clicks, views, comments, and other activity.