Senior Data Scientist, Twitch

• BA/BS in Operations Research, Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent industry experience
• 5+ years of experience as a data scientist or data analyst in a high velocity, data-driven environment
• 5+ years of machine learning/statistical modeling data analysis tools and techniques, and parameters that affect their performance experience
• Expert SQL skills and proficiency in Python/R
• Experience using data to create insight, drive business decisions and influence leadership

Desirable

• As Twitch continues to grow and evolve in a dynamic policy and regulatory landscape, ensuring a safe and trusted user experience is critical
• In this senior data science role on our Safety Data Science team, you'll help drive our strategy for building smarter, more automated safety operations
• You’ll play a key role in shaping how we use data and technology to enhance transparency, reduce manual workflows, and protect our most at-risk users
• This is a highly collaborative and strategic role that combines deep analytical thinking with operational impact—and your work will be central to making Twitch a safer and more resilient platform
• We're looking for someone who is passionate about data governance and deeply motivated to build self-service, scalable data solutions that enable teams to move faster with greater confidence
• Tackle ambiguous, high-impact problems by defining analytical approaches grounded in statistics, computer science, and deep domain expertise—driving clarity, innovation, and durable solutions at scale
• Lead efforts to improve data governance and data quality, ensuring the right structures, documentation, and controls are in place to support safety-critical decision-making
• Design and implement self-service data tools, pipelines, and frameworks that empower cross-functional teams to access and use high-quality data independently
• Respond quickly and thoughtfully to urgent safety incidents, providing analytical clarity and decision support in high-stakes, time-sensitive situations
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and operations teams to design durable systems that support proactive safety efforts and reduce reliance on manual interventions
• Own the development and delivery of transparency reporting, including defining meaningful metrics, shaping external narratives, and advising internal stakeholders
• Become a key thought partner in shaping safety product experiences, providing data-backed insights to support more secure and engaging interactions across the platform
• Foster a culture of analytical rigor, clear communication, and shared accountability for impact across cross-functional teams