Data Scientist, Research, YouTube

YouTube is a global video-sharing platform focused on creating fair and inclusive products and systems.
$177,000 - $266,000
Data
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
AI

Description For Data Scientist, Research, YouTube

YouTube Data Science team is seeking a Data Scientist to join their Racial Justice, Equity, Product Inclusion (REP) horizontal team. This role is crucial in ensuring YouTube builds fair and inclusive products and systems, with a focus on eliminating bias from automated systems. The position involves working on Creator Fairness, URG Safety, and GenAI fairness initiatives.

As a Data Scientist, you'll be at the forefront of making data-driven decisions to improve YouTube's products and services. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve complex business and product challenges, using advanced analytics and mathematical modeling. The role requires expertise in data analysis, statistical modeling, and programming, with proficiency in tools like Python, R, and SQL.

The position offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $177,000-$266,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Located in San Bruno, CA, you'll be part of Google's commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents their global user base.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced data professionals who are passionate about using their quantitative skills to drive positive change and ensure fairness in technology. You'll work on meaningful projects that directly impact millions of users while contributing to YouTube's mission of creating an inclusive and equitable platform for all creators and viewers.

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Responsibilities For Data Scientist, Research, YouTube

  • Collaborate with stakeholders in cross-projects and team settings to identify and clarify business or product questions to answer
  • Provide feedback to translate and refine business questions into tractable analysis, evaluation metrics, or mathematical models
  • Use custom data infrastructure or existing data models as appropriate, using specialized knowledge
  • Design and evaluate models to mathematically express and solve defined problems with limited precedent
  • Gather information, business goals, priorities, and organizational context around the questions to answer
  • Own the process of gathering, extracting, and compiling data across sources via relevant tools (e.g., SQL, R, Python)
  • Independently format, re-structure, and/or validate data to ensure quality, and review the dataset to ensure it is ready for analysis

Requirements For Data Scientist, Research, YouTube

Python
  • Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Operations Research, Engineering, a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 8 years of work experience using analytics to solve product or business problems, coding (e.g., Python, R, SQL), querying databases or statistical analysis, or 6 years of work experience with a PhD degree

Benefits For Data Scientist, Research, YouTube

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits package

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