BuzzFeed is looking for extraordinary data scientists to join its New York, London, and Minneapolis offices. We’re seeking passionate professionals who have a proven track record using data in a meaningful way - whether building product or supporting decision-making. You balance technical expertise, domain knowledge and a capacity to be deeply inquisitive.

BuzzFeed’s data science team works on a wide range of problems across BuzzFeed’s product and business units. The team uses data-driven methods to power decisions, inform strategy, build robust data products, and identify opportunities for innovation across the company. We are true hybrids - software engineers, statisticians, mathematicians, domain experts and analysts - who specialize in translating questions into methodical approaches, experiments, and products. We think deeply about the limitations of data, and communicate our output coherently.

You Will

• Collect, interpret, and disseminate data to allow for rapid product and content experimentation.
• Build learning loops in which user experiences generate insights used to create growth and engagement across different platforms.
• Develop and foster services that will use data to create personalized and optimized experiences.
• Develop KPIs in a cross-platform world.
• Support development of data tools, such as dashboards and A/B testing platforms.
• Communicate complex ideas in a clear way to product, engineering, and editorial teams.

You Have

• 2+ years of industry experience, working on data-related initiatives.
• Experience in applying Machine Learning, statistical modeling tools and underlying algorithms, or Classification techniques towards consumer-facing product and tools.
• Proficiency with both Python programming language, and SQL query language.
• Experience with social data or media is a plus.

Life at BuzzFeed

At BuzzFeed, we believe our work benefits from the diverse perspectives of our employees. As such, BuzzFeed celebrates inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity employment. As a BuzzFeed employee, you can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth via work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning Team, Employee Resource Groups, and more
• An attractive compensation package, including salary and equity
• A generous and well-rounded benefits program featuring PTO and unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, gym and wellness discounts, and much more
• No shortage of snacks, catered lunches, beverages, birthday treats... even leftovers from the Tasty kitchens in LA and NYC!