Google's Search Community organization is seeking a Staff Data Scientist to join their Community Data Science team. This role is crucial in bringing fresh, authentic, and relatable content to Google Search by leveraging User Generated Content (UGC) from social media platforms and authoritative publishers. The team utilizes Google's AI foundation to select, organize, and summarize content, making it more accessible on Search Result Pages (SRP).
The position involves three main areas: product partnership, strategic analysis, and metrics. You'll work closely with Product and Engineering leads to launch innovative features that incorporate human perspectives into Search results. The role requires deep analytical skills to understand user behavior regarding UGC consumption and develop metrics that guide decision-making.
As a Staff Data Scientist, you'll be responsible for designing and executing A/B tests, analyzing experimental results, and informing product decisions. You'll work with custom data infrastructure, design mathematical models, and conduct complex analyses to solve unprecedented problems. The role requires expertise in programming languages like Python and SQL, along with strong statistical analysis skills.
The position offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $177,000-$266,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. You'll be part of Google's mission to reimagine information search, making an impact on billions of users globally. The role requires 8 years of experience (or 6 with a PhD) and a strong background in quantitative fields.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced data scientist who wants to work on challenging problems at scale, contribute to Google's search innovation, and help shape how users discover and consume content in the digital age. You'll be part of a team that's at the forefront of combining traditional search with user-generated content, creating more relevant and engaging search experiences.