Senior Data Scientist
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Twitch is the world’s biggest live streaming service, with global communities built around gaming, entertainment, music, sports, cooking, and more. It is where thousands of communities come together for whatever, every day. We’re about community, inside and out. You’ll find coworkers who are eager to team up, collaborate, and solve problems together. We’re on a quest to empower live communities.
The role is part of Platforms & Services, which is responsible for the central services and systems that empower both Twitch users directly and the product engineers who build experiences for them. You will be part of a team of data scientists who focus on providing deep product and user insights to drive engineering roadmaps, priorities, and investments. You will partner closely with product managers, engineering leaders, and engineers to build deep product expertise and will become a critical voice in the development and delivery of Twitch’s central services. You can work in San Francisco, CA; Irvine, CA; New York, NY; or Seattle, WA.
You Will Collaborate with product, engineering, and operations teams to design durable systems that support all of Twitch.
Tackle ambiguous, high-impact problems by defining analytical approaches grounded in statistics, computer science, and deep domain expertise—driving clarity, innovation, and durable solutions at scale.
Become a key thought partner in shaping builder experiences, providing data-backed insights to support higher-quality and more efficient experiences for builders across Twitch.
Foster a culture of analytical rigor, clear communication, and shared accountability for impact across cross-functional teams.
Maintain a customer-centric focus while being a domain and product expert through data, develop trust amongst peers and stakeholders, and ensure that the teams are empowered to take data-driven actions.
Prioritize and execute in the face of ambiguity, work with stakeholders to distill the problem, adapt tools to answer complicated questions, and identify trade-offs between speed and quality of approaches.
Create analytical frameworks to measure team success by partnering with cross-functional teams to define metrics, track data, troubleshoot errors, and develop a common language for KPIs.
Operationalize data processes to provide stakeholders with ad-hoc analysis, automated dashboards, and self-service reporting tools.
You Have 6+ years of domain experience in a consumer internet business or high-velocity, high-growth product/business unit, demonstrating progressive responsibility.
Expert SQL skills with proven ability to leverage complex data pipelines for actionable insights and drive significant business results.
Advanced proficiency in data analysis techniques, including time series analysis, A/B testing, data visualization, and KPI strategy development for business optimization.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for translating complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.
Strong business acumen and strategic thinking, with proven ability to prioritize effectively and adapt quickly in fast-paced environments.
Track record of building and maintaining strong relationships across teams while mentoring others and establishing best practices.
Demonstrated leadership in spearheading large-scale projects that require both extensive business knowledge and technical expertise.
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics, or related discipline).
Experience mentoring team members and driving the creation of best practices within the organization.
Bonus Points Passion about online communities, games, and Twitch.
Experience working with software development and operational event data.
Experience with machine learning methods such as logistic regression, decision trees, and neural networks.
Perks Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
401(k)
Maternity & Parental Leave
Flexible PTO
Amazon Employee Discount
Pursuant to various Fair Chance Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position will remain open until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Twitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Twitch values your privacy. Please consult our Candidate Privacy Notice for information about how we collect, use, and disclose personal information of our candidates.
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- Location:
- San Francisco, CA, United States
- Salary:
- $250,000 +
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- IT & Technology