About the Role

This senior data science role focuses on enhancing safety and trust on Twitch through data-driven solutions. You will tackle high-impact problems, improve data governance, and build scalable tools to support safety operations. The position requires deep analytical skills and collaboration with cross-functional teams to protect users and ensure platform resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Tackle ambiguous, high-impact problems using analytical approaches grounded in statistics and domain expertise
• Lead efforts to improve data governance and data quality for safety-critical decision-making
• Design and implement self-service data tools, pipelines, and frameworks for cross-functional teams
• Respond to urgent safety incidents with analytical clarity and decision support in time-sensitive situations
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and operations teams to design durable systems for proactive safety efforts

Required Skills & Qualifications

Must Have:

• 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 experience
• Expert SQL skills and proficiency in Python/R
• Experience using data to create insight, drive business decisions and influence leadership

Nice to Have:

• MS/MA or higher in Operations Research, Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field
• Experience in a data science team working on Trust & Safety, analytics, and insights
• Experience working with operations data and developing automation solutions to improve operational efficiency
• Experience working with software development and operational event data
• Familiarity with Twitch, either as a viewer or creator

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Flexible PTO
• Amazon Employee Discount