Data Scientist 5- Content DSE

We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our Content Data Science and Engineering team. You will design and validate measurement frameworks, identify measurement gaps, and apply causal inference to understand drivers of content value and member satisfaction.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD or Master's) in Statistics, Economics, Quantitative Social Sciences, Operations Research, Mathematics, or related field
• 5+ years applying statistical methods and causal inference to real-world product or business problems
• Deep measurement expertise—metric design, bias detection, trade-off analysis—with a track record of developing frameworks that informed strategic decisions, not just executing analyses using existing metrics
• Strong foundation in experimental design, regression analysis, and causal inference methods
• Proficiency in SQL and quantitative programming (Python or R)
• Ability to work independently: identifying impactful problems, scoping research, and driving projects from ambiguous starting points
• Comfort navigating problem spaces where the "right answer" requires judgment alongside calculation
• Excellent communication and influence across organizational levels, translating complex concepts for diverse audiences
• Intellectual curiosity and proactive mindset—asking "what should we be measuring?" not just "what are we measuring?"
• Embodies Netflix values while bringing fresh perspectives to strengthen our culture

Benefits

• 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
• Flexible time off