Senior Business Data Scientist, YouTube Ads Finance

Who you are

You hold a Master's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Engineering, or Sciences, and have at least 4 years of experience using analytics to solve product or business problems. Your coding skills in Python, R, and SQL are strong, enabling you to query databases and conduct statistical analysis effectively. You have a proven track record of immersing yourself in data collection and drawing insightful conclusions that drive business strategy. You are adept at communicating complex recommendations persuasively to senior-level executives, ensuring that your insights lead to actionable outcomes. Your experience includes examining business generation trends and conducting incrementality or causal studies, which are crucial for optimizing investment levels. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with product teams to understand how new launches impact ad services.

Desirable

You have 6+ years of experience in analytics, which has equipped you with a deep understanding of business challenges and the ability to develop scalable financial tools. Your background includes creating intuitive dashboards and financial models that deliver timely updates on growth areas and business performance. You are comfortable working in small teams and enjoy tackling thorny business challenges that require innovative solutions.

What you'll do

In this role, you will shape YouTube's business generation strategy by leveraging data to identify key opportunities and forecast growth. You will conduct thorough analyses of ads business generation trends and develop scalable financial tools that support strategic decision-making. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with internal teams to package and synthesize analysis, ensuring that insights are communicated effectively across the organization. You will also partner with product teams to understand the implications of new launches on ad services, helping to drive implementation and measure the impact of your recommendations. Your work will directly influence how YouTube serves ads and optimizes investment levels, making your contributions vital to the platform's success.

What we offer

Google offers a competitive salary range for this full-time position, with a base salary between $166,000 and $244,000, plus bonuses, equity, and benefits. You will be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation, working on challenges that shape the future of advertising on YouTube. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe diverse perspectives lead to better solutions.