Senior Data Scientist, Roku
$179.9-190k
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Office located in Santa Monica, CA
Convenient & affordable TV streaming players
Be an early applicant
Convenient & affordable TV streaming players
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$179.9-190k
More information about location
Office located in Santa Monica, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To provide its users with a more convenient and cost effective way of watching the programs they love.
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years of professional experience with a bachelor's or master's degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Business Analytics, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, or Computer Science
- 5+ years of experience in consumer products, digital media, entertainment, or related industries
- Strong SQL skills and experience with analytical or programming languages such as Python, R, SAS, or similar tools
- Hands-on experience with data visualization platforms such as Tableau or Looker
- Hands-on experience with A/B testing, statistical modeling, or forecasting
- Ability to approach problems proactively and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
What the job involves
- When you join our Core Analytics Team, you become part of a centralized hub of analytics excellence. This team provides the unique opportunity to work alongside a world-class peer group, leveraging centrally maintained tools and resources to drive impactful results
- We emphasize continuous learning and development, ensuring team members are always growing their skills and expertise. Collaborating closely with Engineering, Product, and Business teams, we deliver data-driven insights and innovative capabilities that guide our stakeholders, shape our strategies, and enhance the experiences of Roku’s users globally
- Roku is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join the Core Analytics team supporting UI Originals initiatives. In this role, you will support the UI Originals team by applying data science and analytics to shape content experiences that are uniquely Roku. You will partner closely with Product Management and Engineering to understand user behavior, measure the impact of new experiences, and generate insights that inform product and business decisions
- This role will also help identify opportunities to improve performance, strengthen reporting, and build a deeper understanding of the broader Roku ecosystem. It is well suited for someone who brings strong analytical judgment, clear communication, and a collaborative approach to solving complex problems
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align data science initiatives with organizational goals and product strategy
- Design, execute, and interpret A/B tests to evaluate product changes and inform decision-making
- Translate complex analyses into clear narratives, dashboards, and recommendations for leadership and partner teams
- Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and data visualizations to monitor key business, operational, and system health metrics
- Analyze structured and unstructured data to uncover insights, identify trends, and support data-informed decisions
- Develop data pipelines that power automation, validation, and reporting
- Perform exploratory data analysis on emerging trends across the Roku platform
- Collaborate with Program Management and Engineering partners to gather feedback and continuously improve solutions
- Provide leadership with actionable insights on initiative performance and future opportunities
Our take
According to Nielsen data, the average streamer spends over seven minutes searching for something to watch. Streaming services use customers' viewing history to make suggestions, but these are limited to programs licensed for that particular service.
Roku provides an integrated streaming service that offers TV channels, movies and third-party streaming services, resulting in an all-in-one streaming platform. The service can be accessed through a variety of customized subscription packages and fees.
Roku stands out in the streaming industry by bringing many competitors together in one package. The startup provides further innovative services such as a weekly TV series named 'Roku Recommends' which uses first-party data to recommend essential viewing to users.
Alongside funding filmmakers through its "Change Makers Program", Roku also acquired its own original library of shows through its acquisition of now-defunct Quibi's library in 2021. After successful collaborations with TCL and Hisense, the first in-house "Roku Television" was released in 2023, further exemplifying the streaming company's wider ambitions in the media sector
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Insights
-6% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Jan 2016
$45.5m
LATE VC
Nov 2015
$45.5m
SERIES H
Total funding: $247.8m
Company benefits
- Medical, wellness and financial benefits
- Unlimited paid time off policy
- Work from home opportunities
- Free snacks and access to the company fitness center
Company HQ
Newhall, San Jose, CA
Leadership
Anthony Wood
(Founder & CEO)Studied Engineering at Texas A&M before founding their first company in 1986. They held VP roles at both Adobe and Netflix.
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