Data Scientist 5 - Product Content Research and Analytics (PCRA)

Key Skills

Econometrics, Effective communication skills, Machine learning techniques, Mathematics, Python Programming, Statistics

Job Description

Netflix is constantly innovating in our mission to best entertain the world. As we continue to invest heavily in original content, explore new forms of entertainment, and innovate on our product experience, it is critical to ensure that we are maximizing the comprehensive member experience. 

The Product-Content Research and Analytics (PCRA) team aims to do precisely this. Part of the Product Data Science & Engineering org, the PCRA team partners with diverse stakeholders across the business in order to 1) solve enduring problems at the intersections of domains; and 2) optimize how emerging business areas interact with our core product. 

We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist focused on ML and modeling techniques to complement the team’s strong statistical and custom tool development skills. In this role, you will bring enhanced understanding and insights into how our product works, and how this impacts the user experience. Working in a highly collaborative and cross-functional environment, you will be responsible for identifying high-value areas of investment and driving projects from inception to completion. Stakeholders are diverse, and needs can vary; ensuring we focus on the highest-impact projects, and that the outcome of these projects is understandable and consumable, are essential. This is a high-impact role in which you will directly influence Netflix’s understanding of how our members interact with our suite of offerings.

We are looking for:

• Advanced degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics or related quantitative field.
• 5+ years relevant experience focused on building and delivering real world machine learning models with demonstrated impact.
• Strong statistical knowledge and intuition - ideally utilized in experimentation or other product analytics settings.
• Strong Quantitative Programming skills in a language such as Python.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills. You have a track record of being a trusted partner to both technical and business stakeholders. 
• You’ve successfully operated in a company where collaboration and integration with other teams across multiple disciplines is essential to the success of your team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and drive product change across a variety of stakeholders, particularly in complex or ambiguous problem spaces.
• Ability to work independently and drive your own projects
• Embodies Netflix values while bringing a new perspective to continue to improve our culture

Our culture:

You can learn more about Netflix’s unique culture of Freedom and Responsibility, that presents an opportunity to work with some of the best and the brightest, allowing you to make a difference to our business in a meaningful way.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

At Netflix, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your personal top of market. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific job, skills, and experience to get it right. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location. 

The overall market range for roles in this area of Netflix is typically $150,000 - 900,000. 

This market range is based on total compensation (vs. only base salary), which is in line with our compensation philosophy. Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.