Senior Manager of Data Science, Roku
Convenient and affordable TV streaming players
Job no longer available
Convenient and affordable TV streaming players
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
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
- 8+ years of relevant experience with Data Science in tech, advertising or entertainment sectors
- 8+ years of experience building and leading Data Science teams including formal supervisory duties
- Proven experience in driving projects from start to finish, while driving impact
- Proven track record of thriving with ambiguity
- Excellent understanding of algorithms and data structures for optimization
- Expert user of Big Data technologies/platforms, statistical platforms and data visualization tools, advanced SQL skills, hands-on experience with machine learning, predictive modeling and statistical analysis techniques
- Experience with deep-learning algorithms; fluent in Python, R or similar
- Communication and presentation experience with proven track record of using insights to influence executives and colleagues
- Proven track record of partnering closely with data and engineering teams
- Bachelor’s Or Master’s degree in Statistics, Applied Math, Machine Learning, Computer Science, etc
What the job involves
- As the Senior Manager of Data Science you will be responsible for managing and developing an incredible team of Research Data Scientists creating algorithms to power Roku’s platform
- This is a high visibility role that will report to and support the VP of Data Science and Voice
- Partner with product, engineering and analytics teams to drive the use of Data Science across Roku’s business
- Hire and develop a team of exceptional Research Data Scientists to dive into data, clean it up, and interpret insights that can be used to improve business and product performance
- Develop best-in-class algorithms to improve product and business outcomes
- Run live experiments to prototype the improvements and prove their efficacy
- Work cross-functionally with engineering and product management teams to deploy Data Science products
- Provide expert consultative assistance to other teams in the company, including data scientists working in other areas of Roku’s stack
- Contribute to the technical vision of the Data Science team
- Deliver presentations to clearly and effectively communicate findings to stakeholders and executive leadership
- Be a thought leader, brainstorm partner and sounding board for all collaborators
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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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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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