Senior Data Science Manager, Analytics

5 days ago


San Francisco, California, United States Discord Full time

About the Role

Discord is seeking a Senior Data Science Manager to lead our analytics team responsible for the Platform Ecosystem. This collaborative, cross-functional team is chartered with building Discord's app platform, including tools for third-party developers, first-party experiences for friends, and aiding users in discovering and integrating these experiences.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage, mentor, and develop a mission-driven team of Analytics Data Scientists, expanding the impact of Data teams at Discord.
  • Own the vision and roadmap of data-driven decision-making for our Platform Ecosystem org.
  • Foster strong relationships with product and engineering to proactively identify opportunities for improvement and shape our Platform Ecosystem strategy and roadmap.
  • Develop novel and interpretable metrics to provide insight into Discord's Platform Ecosystem using analytics and experimentation.
  • Develop and guide Data Scientists to use robust analytical frameworks for strategic analyses.
  • Build robust scalable tools to empower decision-making at all levels of the company.
  • Encourage strict prioritization to ensure we're working on high-impact analyses that best use our time and unique strengths.
  • Develop tight and nimble operating models and build a culture of excellence.
  • In partnership with our Data leaders, inform architectural decisions, establish best practices, develop lean scalable processes, and contribute to the overall direction of the Data organization at Discord.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of leadership experience as a people manager, leading a team of 5+ data scientists.
  • Technical expertise covering at least two of the following: analytics, A/B testing experimentation, and Business Intelligence (BI).
  • 6+ years of industry experience in analytics techniques to resolve vague and challenging business problems.
  • Excellent communication skills to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Proficient in SQL (any dialect), and competent with Python/R for hands-on analysis.
  • Well-versed with A/B testing principles.
  • Competent in modern BI tooling (Chartio, Looker, Tableau, etc.), with an eye towards clear, rich visualizations and performance.
  • Collaborative attitude and natural curiosity.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficient with Python/R for hands-on analysis.
  • Prior work with social media or within digital consumer products.
  • Experience with very large data sets and distributed computing.
  • Familiarity with how to use Machine Learning models to inform decision making at scale.
  • Familiarity with BigQuery.
  • Experience working closely with business teams in a data-driven culture.
  • Passion for Discord or online communities.

What We Offer

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $263,000 to $289,500 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.



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