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Senior Data Scientist, Causal Inference + Experimentation

San Francisco, CA💼 Full-time💰 $220,500–$220,500🗓 2026-08-20 → 2026-09-26

Core

Senior Data Scientist ensuring statistical soundness of experiments and leading causal inference research for Discord's Experimentation Platform.

Role type

Senior IC data scientist (causal inference & experimentation)

Builds

Experimentation platform enabling rapid, accurate product experiments for 90M+ daily active users

Domain

Gaming / Social platform / Causal inference

Deliverable

production ML models | research

Required skills

causal inference, experimental design, statistical methodology, Python, SQL, R, technical training/education

Preferred skills

PhD in quantitative field, causal inference publications, literature review, gaming passion

Technologies

Python, SQL, R

Responsibilities

Ensure statistical underpinnings of experiments are sound, lead initiatives to educate cross-functional teams on experimentation design, conduct causal inference research on company priorities, develop training materials and workshops

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership opportunities

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