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Lead Data Scientist - Experimentation

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences.
$152,200 - $223,600
Data
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment

Job Description

Join Disney's Direct to Consumer Experimentation and Causal Inference Data Science team as a Lead Data Scientist, where you'll transform complex data into strategic business decisions that shape the future of streaming entertainment. This role sits at the intersection of data science, experimentation, and business strategy, working directly on products that impact millions of subscribers.

As a Lead Data Scientist, you'll be responsible for:

  • Designing and executing sophisticated A/B testing initiatives and Geo Experiments
  • Applying advanced causal inference methods including difference-in-differences and propensity score analysis
  • Developing scalable experimentation frameworks and tools
  • Partnering with stakeholders to identify optimization opportunities
  • Presenting findings and recommendations to senior leadership

The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $152,200 - $223,600 depending on location (Santa Monica, San Francisco, or New York) and experience. You'll be working within Disney's rapidly evolving streaming ecosystem, tackling complex business challenges that directly impact millions of subscribers across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science or related field
  • 7+ years of experience in strategic analysis and insight delivery
  • Expert-level proficiency in Python/R and SQL
  • Strong background in statistical modeling and causal inference
  • Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to executives
  • Deep understanding of experimentation methodology and statistical concepts

You'll be joining Disney's Direct to Consumer team, which oversees the Hulu and Disney+ streaming businesses within Disney Entertainment. This is an opportunity to shape the future of streaming entertainment while working for one of the world's most respected entertainment companies.

The role offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, and potential bonus and long-term incentives. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, rigorous analysis, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations.

This position represents a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with business impact, working on products that reach millions of users while helping to drive Disney's streaming strategy forward.

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Responsibilities For Lead Data Scientist - Experimentation

  • Design and execute A/B testing initiatives and Geo Experiments
  • Apply advanced causal inference methods
  • Develop scalable experimentation frameworks
  • Partner with stakeholders to identify optimization opportunities
  • Present findings to senior leadership
  • Drive innovation in analytics team
  • Translate complex data into actionable recommendations

Requirements For Lead Data Scientist - Experimentation

Python
  • Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science or related field
  • 7+ years of experience in strategic analysis
  • Expertise in Python, R, and SQL
  • Strong background in statistical modeling and causal inference
  • Experience with ML frameworks like LGBM, scikit-learn
  • Excellent communication skills with executive presentation experience
  • Deep understanding of causal inference approaches
  • Proven ability to manage end-to-end experimentation

Benefits For Lead Data Scientist - Experimentation

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • 401k
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance

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