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Senior Data Scientist

Search

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Roku

Roku

1,001-5,000 employees

Streaming platform and device provider

Hardware
Consumer Software
Legal
Consumer Goods
Entertainment
Gaming

Senior, Expert

Cambridge, UK

Category
Data Science
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Python
Data Science
R
SQL
Tableau
Business Analytics
Looker
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 5+ years of 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)
  • 5+ years of experience across 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 Search 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 search platform
  • Perform exploratory data analysis on emerging trends and execute advanced analysis across the entire search and Roku Platform
  • Collaborate with the Program Management and Engineering team to proactively seek and incorporate feedback
  • Providing feedback directly to search leadership on performance of various initiatives and untapped opportunities

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

1%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-8%
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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.

Benefits

Unlimited vacation days

Medical, wellness, and financial benefits

Free snacks and access to fitness center at headquarters