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Full-Time

Senior Data Scientist

Posted on 6/8/2024

Roku

Roku

1,001-5,000 employees

Streaming platform and device provider

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Data Science
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Python
Data Science
R
SQL
Tableau
Looker
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in data analytics, data science, or business intelligence role
  • Excellent command of SQL and experience working with Big Data
  • Experience coding in R or Python
  • Experience with data visualization platform like Tableau, Looker, etc
  • Statistics knowledge: A/B testing, statistical inference, interpretation of data, etc.
  • Strong communication skills
  • Excellent investigative skills with a passion for finding the root cause of an issue
  • The ability to work independently and across multiple time zones
Responsibilities
  • Analyze structured and unstructured data and communicate insights to help stakeholders solve business problems, identify trends and make data-driven decisions
  • Develop data visualizations that illustrate complex platform phenomena using Looker, Tableau etc.
  • Develop necessary data pipelines to power automation, validation and reporting
  • Use creativity to find proxies where verbatim data or measurement is unavailable
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align data science initiatives with organizational goals and strategy design and execute AB tests
  • Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in data science to drive innovation

Roku offers a streaming platform with a purpose-built operating system and a range of devices, providing a seamless home entertainment experience. The company also develops exclusive Roku Originals for The Roku Channel, reaching approximately 80 million households in the U.S. and Mexico.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$298.2M

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2002

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-7%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Significant investments from firms like Kessler Investment Group and Vestmark Advisory Solutions indicate strong market confidence in Roku's growth potential.
  • The launch of the NBA FAST channel and the partnership with WWE for exclusive content can attract a broader audience and increase user engagement.
  • Roku's proactive security measures, including two-factor authentication, enhance user trust and platform reliability.

What critics are saying

  • The recent data breaches affecting nearly 600,000 accounts could damage Roku's reputation and erode user trust.
  • The competitive landscape of streaming services is intense, with giants like Amazon and Netflix potentially overshadowing Roku's market share.

What makes Roku unique

  • Roku's integration with The Trade Desk offers advertisers a unique biddable private marketplace, setting it apart from other streaming platforms.
  • The partnership with Kroger for a shopper data program enhances the precision and measurability of online TV advertising, a feature not commonly found in competitors.
  • Roku's development of Pro Series 4K TVs with Dolby Atmos speakers and mini LED backlighting showcases its commitment to high-quality hardware innovation.

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Benefits

Unlimited vacation days

Medical, wellness, and financial benefits

Free snacks and access to fitness center at headquarters

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