Data Science Manager - Engineering

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries.
$360,000 - $920,000
Data
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment

Description For Data Science Manager - Engineering

Netflix, a global entertainment powerhouse with 283 million subscribers across 190+ countries, is seeking a Data Science Manager for their Engineering team. This role sits at the intersection of analytics, experimentation, and machine learning, focusing on optimizing Netflix's sophisticated streaming infrastructure.

The position offers an exceptional opportunity to lead a team of senior data scientists and analysts who work on crucial aspects of Netflix's technical infrastructure. You'll be responsible for ensuring seamless content delivery through various technical challenges including encoding, distribution, and adaptive streaming across diverse devices.

The role combines technical leadership with strategic thinking, requiring expertise in data science, team management, and engineering collaboration. You'll work on scaling analytics capabilities, developing innovative methodologies, and finding new ways to apply data science to Netflix's evolving challenges, including expansion into games, live content, and advertising.

The compensation is highly competitive, ranging from $360,000 to $920,000, with a unique structure allowing you to choose between salary and stock options. Netflix offers comprehensive benefits including health coverage, mental health support, and flexible time off policies.

This is an ideal opportunity for an accomplished data leader who can drive technical innovation while building and nurturing high-performing teams. The role offers the chance to impact millions of users' streaming experience while working at the forefront of entertainment technology.

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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

  • 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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