Staff Data Scientist, Growth - Remote

Overview

The Staff Data Scientist in Growth at Pinterest will tackle complex strategic analyses to drive user engagement and growth, while mentoring others in the team.

In Short

• Conduct deep strategic analyses on user engagement and growth.
• Provide product recommendations to leadership.
• Develop frameworks and metrics for growth ecosystem health.
• Apply scientific methods to understand user behaviors.
• Lead opportunity sizing and analysis for growth strategies.
• Mentor team members and provide feedback.
• 10+ years of experience in data science.
• Strong background in statistics and machine learning.
• Proficiency in SQL and scripting languages.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-team initiatives.

Requirements

• 10+ years of combined post-graduate academic and industry experience.
• Proven ability to apply scientific methods to solve real-world problems.
• Strong background in statistics, machine learning, and experimentation.
• Expertise in at least one scripting language (ideally Python/R).
• Proficiency in SQL/Hive.
• Strong business and product sense.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience leading technical projects.

Benefits

• Equity eligibility.
• Flexible work model (PinFlex).
• Inclusive and equitable workplace culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Support for work-life balance.