Principal Data Scientist
Core
Define, invent, and deliver metrics to measure user and business value; design experiments; interpret analysis results to drive product iteration and continuous improvement.
Role type
Principal Data Scientist (Strategy & Mentorship)
Builds
Data-science driven workflows and actionable insights for product and service improvements across the Consumer online business.
Domain
Consumer online business, marketplace components, user and demand dimensions.
Required skills
Statistical techniques, experimental design, metrics definition, data analysis, Python/R/MATLAB/C#/Java/C++, problem solving, system building, data collection, cross-group collaboration, communication with senior leaders
Preferred skills
Independent decision making, handling tradeoffs, translating strategy into measurable plans, driving large cross-team collaboration
Technologies
Python, R, MATLAB, C#, Java, C++
Responsibilities
Define and deliver metrics for user and business value; design sampling and experiments across User and Demand dimensions; interpret analysis results to validate approaches and iterate; partner with program management, engineers, and other business areas; engage stakeholders to produce actionable insights; make independent decisions and handle difficult tradeoffs; translate strategy into clear, measurable plans with monthly progress updates.
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship