Lead Data Scientist at Philo

At Philo, we are redefining the future of television by blending modern technology with the most compelling medium ever created. We are a team of product and technology enthusiasts dedicated to building the streaming experience we have always wanted for ourselves. By leveraging cloud delivery, machine learning, and hand-crafted native applications, we aim to provide a seamless and engaging service for our users. We are currently looking for a Lead Data Scientist to join our team on a full-time, on-site basis. In this role, you will be at the center of our efforts to optimize ad auctions, improve our advertising systems, and balance monetization with the quality of our streaming experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of how subscribers interact with our streaming platforms and define the key metrics needed to evaluate new features within our advertising systems.
• Take ownership of analytics and tracking plans across various development streams, including metric definition, data instrumentation design, and ongoing research.
• Iteratively refine our experimentation methods to establish industry-leading best practices for testing within a live advertising auction environment.

Requirements

We are seeking an executive-level professional with over 10 years of experience in data science, ideally including time spent managing analysts, engineers, or other data scientists. You should have a proven ability to influence product roadmaps and business strategy through data-driven insights. Key qualifications include:

• Expertise in experimental design, including A/B testing, causal inference, and statistical analysis using Python or R.
• Strong technical proficiency with SQL, relational databases, and production-quality code.
• Experience working with programmatic DSP/SSP advertising systems and modern tools such as dbt, Sagemaker, and AWS Glue.
• A solid foundation in analytics, supported by a degree in statistics, economics, or a related field.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analytical results for non-technical stakeholders.

What we offer

The annual salary for this position ranges from $180,000 to $230,000, depending on your experience and location. We are committed to supporting our team members with a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Full dental and vision insurance coverage.
• A 401k retirement plan.
• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from home when appropriate.
• Generous paid time off.
• Comprehensive maternity and paternity leave.
• Opportunities for professional development.