Full-Time

Data Scientist

Recommendation

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Roku

Roku

1,001-5,000 employees

Streaming devices and content platform provider

No salary listed

Mid, Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Cambridge, UK + 1 more

More locations: Manchester, UK

Requires in-office attendance three times a week.

Category
Data Science
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Python
SAS
Data Science
R
SQL
Tableau
Business Analytics
Looker
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Extensive work experience with a bachelor's degree or master's degree in quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Business Analytics, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering or Computer Science)
  • Experience across Recommendations, Search, consumer product, digital media or entertainment industries
  • Expertise in SQL, SAS, R, Python or other programming language to query data and perform analysis
  • Hands on experience with visualization tools like Tableau or Looker
  • Hands on experience in A/B testing and statistical modeling/forecasting
Responsibilities
  • Define and monitor KPIs that guide the growth of Roku’s Recommendations product.
  • Analyse structured and unstructured data and communicate insights to help stakeholders solve business problems, identify trends and make data-driven decisions
  • Develop necessary data pipelines to power automation, validation and reporting
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align data science initiatives with organisational goals and strategy design and execute AB tests
  • Develop analytical tools (real-time alerts, models, etc.) to understand what drives success for our recommendations platform
  • Perform exploratory data analysis on emerging trends and execute advanced analysis across the entire recommendations and Roku Platform
  • Collaborate with the Program Management and Engineering team to proactively seek and incorporate feedback
  • Providing feedback directly to leadership on performance of various initiatives and untapped opportunities

Roku provides a range of products and services in the streaming television market, mainly targeting consumers in the U.S. and Mexico. Their offerings include Roku-branded TVs, streaming players, audio equipment, and a Smart Home system, all powered by a specialized operating system that enhances the home theater experience. Roku also creates original content through its Roku Originals brand, which is available on The Roku Channel, a free streaming service that reaches around 80 million households. The company generates revenue through hardware sales, advertising, and content distribution, setting it apart from competitors by combining product sales with ad-supported streaming services.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2002

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Roku's partnership with Shopify enhances ad engagement through e-commerce integration.
  • Expansion of The Roku Channel with international content captures a larger audience.
  • Collaboration with Dolby enhances user experience with superior picture and sound quality.

What critics are saying

  • Testing of intrusive video ads may lead to customer dissatisfaction.
  • Reliance on advertising revenue is risky with potential regulatory changes.
  • Partnership with Thema may not resonate with U.S. and Mexico audiences.

What makes Roku unique

  • Roku's proprietary OS offers a seamless and user-friendly streaming experience.
  • Roku Originals and The Roku Channel provide exclusive content to attract diverse audiences.
  • Roku's Smart Home system integrates with streaming devices for a comprehensive home solution.

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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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Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-1%
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