Research Data Scientist, YouTube Creator — Google Switzerland
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Minimum qualifications
Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Operations Research, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
5 years of work experience using analytics to solve product or business problems, coding (e.g., Python, R, SQL), querying databases or statistical analysis, or 3 years of work experience with a PhD degree.
- Minimum qualifications:
- Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Operations Research, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
- Partner closely with engineering, product, and data science peers to reach ambitious Channel Membership growth targets, developing complex statistical models for pricing optimization, subscriber lifetime value, churn prediction to drive business growth.
- Collaborate with data science peers to go beyond standard metrics, leading quantitative research into user and creator behavior to uncover structural opportunities for the Channel Memberships ecosystem, supporting launch recommendations through advanced experimental design and causal inference analysis.
- 5 years of work experience using analytics to solve product or business problems, coding (e.g., Python, R, SQL), querying databases or statistical analysis, or 3 years of work experience with a PhD degree.
Main responsibilities
- Partner closely with engineering, product, and data science peers to reach ambitious Channel Membership growth targets, developing complex statistical models for pricing optimization, subscriber lifetime value, churn prediction to drive business growth.
- Collaborate with data science peers to go beyond standard metrics, leading quantitative research into user and creator behavior to uncover structural opportunities for the Channel Memberships ecosystem, supporting launch recommendations through advanced experimental design and causal inference analysis.
- Translate technical data problems into clear business recommendations, presenting findings to multiple levels of stakeholders through intuitive visual displays of quantitative information.
- Leverage custom data infrastructure or existing data models, using specialized knowledge to design and evaluate models to mathematically solve defined problems with limited precedent.
Key requirements
- Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Operations Research, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
- 5 years of work experience using analytics to solve product or business problems, coding (e.g., Python, R, SQL), querying databases or statistical analysis, or 3 years of work experience with a PhD degree.
- Experience applying advanced statistical methods (e.g., causal inference, forecasting, predictive modeling, experimental design) to real-world business problems.
Company and context
- You will collaborate across the Creator organization and format teams (e.g., Shorts, Live) to build a holistic understanding of the creator ecosystem and monetization.
- Gather information, business goals, priorities, and organizational context around the questions to answer, and existing and upcoming data infrastructure.
Additional details
- Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to explain complex statistical concepts to non-technical stakeholders (Product Managers, Engineering Leaders, Business Strategy teams).
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Questions about this listing
What salary does Google Switzerland offer for this role?
Google Switzerland lists CHF 79'000 - 134'500 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Google Switzerland offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Google Switzerland during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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