Google

Data Scientist

Google$174K — $211K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a relevant field with 3 years of experience or a Ph.D.
  • Experience in developing metrics and analyzing data for strategic decisions.
  • Proficient in building statistical machine learning models across various applications.
  • Strong skills in Python or R for statistical analysis and algorithm development.
  • Knowledge of SQL for querying databases and managing data.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify analytical objectives and needed metrics.
  • Gather information about business context and data infrastructure.
  • Extract and consolidate extensive data from diverse sources using SQL, R, and Python.
  • Prepare datasets for analysis ensuring high quality and integrity.
  • Design and assess complex mathematical models to optimize Google products for broad user impact.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid working schedule options.
  • Opportunities for bonuses and potential equity.
  • Vast resources and support for professional development.
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and data science practices.
  • Collaborative work environment at a prestigious company.
Full Job Description
Minimum qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Economics, Physics, Operations Research, or a related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or in a Data Scientist-related occupation.
  • Alternatively, will accept a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Economics, Physics, Operations Research, or a related field.
  • Position requires: Developing metrics and analyzing data to support strategic decisions; Building statistical machine learning models for both offline analysis and production-scale applications; research new methods for experimentation and statistical inference; Python or R for statistical analysis and algorithms; SQL for querying databases; and Presenting analyses and visualizing data from experiments, forecasting, and model prediction.


Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into clear analytical questions, evaluation metrics, and mathematical models.
  • Gather business goals, organizational context, and information regarding existing and upcoming data infrastructure to guide your analysis.
  • Extract and compile large-scale data from multiple sources using tools such as SQL, R, and Python.
  • Validate and prepare datasets for analysis by formatting, re-structuring, and ensuring data quality and integrity.
  • Design and evaluate sophisticated models to mathematically solve complex problems with limited precedent. Apply scientific and statistical methods to evaluate and improve Google's products for millions of users worldwide.


The US base salary range for this full-time position is $174,550 - $211,000 15% bonus target equity benefits determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Position reports to the Google San Bruno, CA office & may allow for a hybrid schedule per Google policy.

About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
Learn more about Google
Size
156,500 employees
Market Cap
$1,115.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+23.3%
Revenue
$182.5 billion
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