Senior Data Scientist
New Yesterday
Job ID: 3089017 | Twitch Interactive, Inc. - D48
If you are interested in this position, please apply on Twitch's Career site https://www.twitch.tv/jobs/en/
Overview Platforms & Services is responsible for the central services and systems that empower both Twitch users directly as well as the product engineers across Twitch who build experiences for them. You will be part of a team of data scientists who focus on providing deep product and user insights that 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 some of Twitch’s most critical central services. You can work in San Francisco, CA; Irvine, CA; New York, NY; or Seattle, WA.
About Us: 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, so if this sounds good to you, see what we’re up to on LinkedIn, and discover the projects we’re solving on our Blog. Be sure to explore our Interviewing Guide to learn how to ace our interview process.
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 and programs are empowered and enabled to take data-driven actions
Prioritize and execute in the face of ambiguity, work with stakeholders and mentors to distill the problem, adapt tools to answer complicated questions, and identify the trade-offs between speed and quality of different approaches
Create analytical frameworks to measure team success by partnering with cross-functional teams to define success metrics, create approaches to track the data and troubleshoot errors, quantify and evaluate the data to develop a common language for all colleagues to understand these metrics and KPIs
Operationalize data processes in order to provide stakeholders with ad-hoc analysis, automated dashboards, and self-service reporting tools so that everyone gets a good sense of the state of the business
Perks Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
401(k)
Maternity & Parental Leave
Flexible PTO
Amazon Employee Discount
Basic Qualifications 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
Preferred Qualifications 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
Twitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $143,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247,600/year in 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. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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- Location:
- San Francisco, CA, United States
- Salary:
- $250,000 +
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- IT & Technology