Data Science Manager - Engineering

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services with 278 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games.
$360,000 - $920,000
Data
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
8+ years of experience
Entertainment · Consumer

Description For Data Science Manager - Engineering

Netflix, a global entertainment powerhouse with 278 million paid memberships across 190+ countries, is seeking a Data Science Manager for their Engineering team. This role sits at the intersection of Netflix's technical infrastructure and data-driven decision making. The position involves leading a team of senior experts in analytics, experimentation, and machine learning to optimize Netflix's streaming platform and infrastructure.

The role is crucial in ensuring Netflix's complex systems - from video encoding to content delivery networks - operate efficiently and deliver an optimal viewing experience. You'll work on scaling analytics capabilities, improving access to insights, and developing innovative methodologies to tackle Netflix's unique challenges in streaming technology, games, live content, and advertising.

As a leader, you'll be responsible for building and maintaining a high-performing, inclusive team culture while partnering with engineering teams to drive technical innovations. The position requires strong leadership experience in data science, proven ability in statistical analysis and experimentation, and a track record of delivering business impact through data-driven solutions.

Netflix offers a competitive compensation package with a salary range of $360,000 - $920,000, plus comprehensive benefits including health plans, mental health support, 401(k) with employer match, and stock options. The company's unique culture values diversity, innovation, and independent decision-making, making it an ideal environment for those who thrive on solving complex technical challenges at scale.

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Responsibilities For Data Science Manager - Engineering

  • Lead a diverse team of talented, senior individual contributors who are experts in analytics, experimentation, and machine learning
  • Partner with software engineering teams to optimize the Netflix streaming product
  • Scale analytics and access to insights
  • Innovate on methodologies
  • Find new opportunities to apply high-impact science and analytics to Netflix challenges

Requirements For Data Science Manager - Engineering

Python
  • Experience hiring and leading high-caliber, data-focused teams with varying technical strengths across analytics, experimentation and machine learning
  • Experience creating and fostering an inclusive team culture
  • Experience partnering with technical engineering or product teams
  • Demonstrated strength for applying statistics and experimentation to solve problems
  • Strength in independently finding opportunities and executing on science and analytics challenges for maximum business impact

Benefits For Data Science Manager - Engineering

401k
Medical Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
  • Health Plans
  • Mental Health support
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
  • Stock Option Program
  • Disability Programs
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Family-forming benefits
  • Life and Serious Injury Benefits
  • Paid leave of absence programs
  • 35 days annually for paid time off (hourly employees)
  • Flexible time off (salaried employees)

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