Data Science Manager - Product

Job Description

To give our members a seamless video streaming experience, a symphony of intricate systems works behind the scenes. Netflix encodes content into files that are distributed to our content delivery network , then adaptively streamed by the wide set of devices our members use to watch the content they love. Our data science and analytics team takes a holistic approach to measuring and improving these components, developing a better understanding of each area (encoding, content delivery, streaming client devices) and the interactions among them. Our end goal is driving the quality of the viewing experience higher and higher across the variety of devices and networks our global members use. What you'll do We’re looking for an accomplished data science and analytics leader for the Streaming Client and Encoding business areas. You'll lead a team of talented individual contributors with a diverse set of skills across analytics, data engineering and tooling , machine learning and modeling , and experimentation . You'll partner with engineering teams (200+ employees) to optimize the Netflix streaming product with an eye toward scaling analytics and access to insights, innovating on methodologies, and finding new opportunities to apply high-impact science and analytics to Netflix challenges. Experimentation is a critical part of our DNA, so you’ll contribute to smarter, faster, more friendly ways to design, execute and analyze A/B tests.

We're looking for:

• Experience hiring and leading high-caliber, data-focused teams with diverse technical strengths.
• Experience building and fostering an inclusive team culture.
• Experience partnering with engineering or technical product teams to define project roadmaps and integrate analytic output into engineering workflows.
• Demonstrated strength applying statistics and experimentation to business areas.
• Autonomously finding opportunities and executing on science and analytics challenges for maximum business impact.

Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $360,000 - $920,000. Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more detail about our Benefits here . Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here . We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service. Apply for this job