# Senior Data Scientist, Ads at Reddit > Remote · United States · Senior · Analytics / Data science · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Areddit%3A8104403 (read 2026-11-04). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [Reddit](https://alderhq.app/companies/reddit) - Location text: Remote - United States; Remote - United States - Where it can be done from (inferred): Remote · United States (evidence: "Location: Remote - United States; Remote - United States") - Posted: 2026-08-12 (83 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-04 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/reddit/jobs/8104403 - Skills listed (inferred): Python, Spark, SQL, PyTorch, TensorFlow ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: $191k–$267k per year (from the listing's pay field) - Market band for similar posted roles (United States, n 197): p25 $138k, median $169k, p75 $202k - H-1B filings at this company for similar roles, FY26: 2 ([US DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/performance)) - Recognised sponsor (NL): registered as "Reddit Netherlands B.V." (checked 2026-11-03, [register](https://ind.nl/en/public-register-recognised-sponsors/public-register-regular-labour-and-highly-skilled-migrants)) - Licensed UK sponsor: registered as "Reddit UK Ltd" (checked 2026-11-03, [register](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers)) ## Description (the employer's text) Reddit is a community of communities. It’s built on shared interests, passion, and trust, and is home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet. Every day, Reddit users submit, vote, and comment on the topics they care most about. With 100,000+ active communities and approximately 130 million daily active unique visitors, Reddit is one of the internet’s largest sources of information. For more information, visit www.redditinc.com. ### Location: US remote-friendly Reddit has a flexible first workforce. At Reddit we continue to grow our teams with the best talent. We're completely remote friendly and will continue to be after the pandemic. Advertising is Reddit’s primary revenue driver and we have an ambitious goal to turn it into a massive business. Although several large digital ad platforms already exist, advertisers are being increasingly drawn to Reddit because of our passionate communities. We believe our community-centric platform has created the opportunity for Reddit to build a highly differentiated ads business. ### About the Ads Data Science Team The Ads Data Science team at Reddit leverages data to maximize advertiser value on Reddit through robust data foundations, metrics, and strategic insights generated through experimentation and cutting-edge DS methods. We work on a wide range of challenging problems in the areas of ads and platform measurement, campaign and creative management, advertiser growth and retention, monetization, and the intersection of brand and community engagement. We are a highly collaborative team of passionate data scientists and engineers who are constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible with machine learning and statistical modeling. ### About the Role We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Data Scientist to join our growing Ads Data Science team. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will play a key role in developing as well as applying cutting-edge DS models/methods to improve the adoption and performance of our advertising platform through data-driven insights. You will work closely with product managers, engineers, and other data scientists to identify opportunities, define metrics, and build solutions that drive significant impact for Reddit. ### Responsibilities - Design, develop, and apply DS solutions to inform improvements in advertiser experience and Reddit's ad platform - Analyze large-scale datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can be used to improve the effectiveness of our advertising platform - Collaborate with product managers and engineers to define product requirements and translate them into data science solutions - Develop ML models & DS methods to improve anomaly detection, prediction, & pattern recognition - Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders across the organization - Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in machine learning and data science - Mentor and guide junior data scientists on the team ### Qualifications - Advanced degree (Masters or Ph.D.) in a quantitative field such as: Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, or Operations Research - For M.S. holders: 5+ years of industry experience in applied science or data science roles - For Ph.D. holders: 4+ years of industry experience in applied science or data science roles - Platform experience and a deep understanding of the ads ecosystem - Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, causal inference and experimental design - Experience with large-scale data processing and analysis using tools such as Spark, Hadoop, or Hive; knowledge of BigQuery a plus - Proficiency in Python or R and experience with machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch - Experience with SQL and relational databases - Excellent communication and presentation skills - Passion for Reddit and the online advertising industry ### Bonus Points - Experience with online advertising and ad tech - Experience with causal inference and A/B testing - Contributions to open-source projects or publications in relevant conferences or journals --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). 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