Sr. Data Scientist, People Analytics

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company's three core products are Snapchat , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio , an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles .
The People Team drives our values of being kind, smart and creative across Snap's global workforce. We work together to empower our teams to hire thoughtful and passionate innovators, help people do their best work, grow their careers and build healthy and productive workspaces in a safe, and cohesive community. Together, we are Talent, Total Rewards, IDEA, HR Tech, People Analytics, People Operations, People Services, Council, and Employee Relations.
We're looking for a Sr. Data Scientist to join our People Analytics Team.
What you'll do:

• Apply your expertise in quantitative analysis, data mining, and statistical modeling to deliver impactful, objective, and actionable data insights that enable informed business decisions
• Drive informed and timely decision-making that improves and optimizes the experience of Snap team members
• Collaborate with engineers, research scientists, and leaders within HR and across the organization
• Think creatively, proactively, and futuristically to identify and size up new opportunities within the people side of Snap's business
• Conduct statistical analyses, and build pragmatic, scalable, and statistically rigorous solutions to deliver actionable insights, accurate predictions, and effective optimizations
• Communicate findings from quantitative analyses with technical and non-technical partners

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Expertise using data modeling skills in the HR and human capital spaces
• Ability to design implement, and track core metrics to analyze program outcomes
• Ability to create visuals, dashboards, and reports to effectively communicate your insights
• Experience collaborating with engineers, research scientists, and leaders within HR and across the organization
• Ability to initiate and drive projects to completion with minimal guidance
• Ability to communicate complex quantitative analysis in a clear, precise, and actionable manner

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in statistics, mathematics, economics, computer science or equivalent years of experience
• 5+ years of experience in quantitative analysis & data science or a related field
• 5+ years of experience using SQL or similar big data querying languages
• 5+ years of experience with programming language, such as Python or R
• 5+ years of experience with applied statistical techniques, such as inferential methods, causal methods, A/B testing, or statistical modeling techniques
• 5+ years of experience with people analytics at a social media and/or mobile technology company

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data related to diversity, equity and inclusion

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a "default together" approach and expect our team members to work in an office at least 80% of the time (an average of 4 days per week). For roles with remote consideration: Remote team members still are expected to travel for mandatory in-person gatherings and to fulfill business needs, at least 4 to 6 times per year.
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don't be shy and contact us at [email protected] .
Our Benefits : Snap Inc. is its own community, so we've got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap's long-term success!
Compensation
In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These pay zones may be modified in the future.
Zone A (CA, WA, NYC) :
The base salary range for this position is $205,000-$295,000 annually.
Zone B :
The base salary range for this position is $195,000-$280,000 annually.
Zone C :
The base salary range for this position is $174,000-$251,000 annually.
This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.