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Senior Data Scientist, Ecosystems

Data ScientistData ScientistFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 501-1,000Since 2003H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Arizona + 30 moreAll locations: Arizona | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Florida | Idaho | Illinois | Iowa | New Jersey | New Mexico | New York | North Carolina | Ohio | Oklahoma | Oregon | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | Missouri | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | Tennessee | Texas | Utah | Vermont | Virginia | Washington | West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wyoming

Posted

19 days ago

Salary

$106.2K - $167.9K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishPythonSparkSQL

Job Description

Senior Data Scientist, Ecosystems

Wikimedia Foundation

• Bridge the gap between complex datasets and strategic action. • Synthesize information from various external sources to develop visibility and insights into search recall gaps and emerging topic trends. • Inform Wikimedia’s strategy for ensuring that people continue to find the content they need. • Integrate fragmented data to create a unified view of how users discover and use content. • Translate analytics and complex trends into actionable narratives. • Develop automated systems to detect under-indexed content. • Establish metrics and frameworks for content utilization within Large Language Models. • Collaborate with product leaders to set goals and track success. • Assess efficacy of new initiatives through experiment design and analysis • Interpret website performance data to inform UX/UI enhancements.

Job Requirements

  • Fluent in Python and Jupyter for data analysis, statistical modeling, simulation, visualization & reporting.
  • Fluent in SQL and working with large scale data using tools such as Hive, Presto, Druid, and Spark.
  • Experience with building dashboards & reports using tools such as Jupyter, Quarto, Superset.
  • A solid, intuitive understanding of how websites operate (including structure, user journeys, and tracking mechanisms), combined with practical expertise in web search SEO/GEO.
  • A Bachelor’s degree + 5 years related experience or a Master’s degree + 3 years related experience; or equivalent work experience.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities

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