Director of Consumer Data Science

About the Role

Lead Reddit's consumer data science and analytics functions, scaling a modern organization that leverages advanced quantitative modeling to drive high-impact, company-wide strategy.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders across Consumer Engineering & Product, Ads, Marketing, and Finance to deliver clear, actionable insights guiding company strategy.
• Represent Reddit internally and externally as a thought leader in data science, Machine Learning (ML), experimentation, and measurement.
• Drive company-level impact through a deep understanding of Reddit’s complex ecosystem.
• Build, lead, and retain a world-class multidisciplinary team spanning data science, ML, data engineering, and analytics.
• Develop senior leaders within the organization and scale a strong bench of technical and scientific talent.
• Uphold and improve data science quality and citizenship, ensuring capabilities are trusted and scalable.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in data science, economics, or ML engineering, with 5+ years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven ability to define, communicate, and execute a data vision that drives measurable business outcomes (Strategic Leadership).
• Deep expertise in data science, causal inference, ML, data engineering, and experimentation.
• Strong technical and scientific foundation in data science and analytics engineering, with experience in modern data platforms.
• Exceptional influence and communication skills, with the ability to deliver impartial insights to C-level executives.

Role Impact

This role is critical for establishing the data foundations and quantitative rigor necessary to inform Reddit's core product direction and business growth across its massive user base.