Data Scientist II

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

As a Data Scientist II on the WBD Experimentation Data Science team, this individual will leverage large datasets to extract insights and guide decision-making throughout the full lifecycle of product development for our streaming platform, MAX. You will be responsible for setting up best practices around experiment design and advanced analysis. You will work with product stakeholders from various areas in the video streaming business including search personalization, merchandising and growth, etc. Your work will be essential to drive growth for MAX and come join us if you are passionate about video streaming platform and analytics! 

The Daily

• Support the design, monitor and deep dive analysis of A/B tests in various business settings. Work end to end with product stakeholders from idea initiation, experiment design/monitoring to sharing results analysis for decision making.  
• Study and fully understand WBD data sources and develop metrics for measuring platform performance in A/B tests. 
• Write efficient queries to pull data for KPIs and metrics to diagnose changes observed in experiments and work with engineering and product partners to resolve potential issues.  
• Perform advanced statistical tests to real world A/B test datasets to measure impacts of new product features. 
• Apply causal model to investigate cause-effect relationship between KPIs and key product changes. 
• Perform research to acquire best in class data science techniques and best practices to improve the rigor and efficiency in product experimentation. 
• Capture business requirements for data science solutions and communicate data science output and recommendations to inform business strategies.
• Present analysis to business partners and senior leadership and make product launch recommendations.

The Essentials

• BA/BS in statistics, mathematics, economics, industrial engineering, or other quantitative discipline is required. 
• 2+ years of experience working with A/B testing and product analytics. 
• Expertise in SQL, Python and/or R
• Experience in entertainment businesses preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate, collaborate and influence crossfunctional partners 
• Ability to deliver on multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to effectively influence and communicate cross-functionally with all levels

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/  along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected].

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $109,200.00 – $202,800.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.