Senior Staff Data Scientist Manager, Search Quality

Google is seeking a Senior Staff Data Scientist Manager to join their Search Quality team, focusing on metrics, insights, data quality, and methodology for Search Quality and Search overall. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills, working directly with ranking engineers and Product Managers to enhance the user's search experience.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of analytics experience, with strong capabilities in Python, R, and SQL. They will be responsible for managing stakeholder relationships, providing technical leadership across multiple projects, and making data-driven recommendations for Search launch decisions. The role demands expertise in working with human-labeled data and machine learning, combining technical depth with strategic thinking.

This position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $221,000 to $314,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Based in Mountain View, CA, the role provides an opportunity to work at one of the world's leading tech companies, directly impacting billions of users through Google Search improvements.

The successful candidate will lead complex analytical projects, develop experimentation methodologies, and drive data quality initiatives. They will need to balance technical execution with team leadership, managing both stakeholder expectations and project deliverables. This role represents an excellent opportunity for an experienced data scientist looking to make a significant impact at scale while leading and mentoring teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.