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Growth Data Scientist — Measurement Lead

Posted 2 Days Ago
In-Office
Mountain View, CA, USA
100K-250K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Mountain View, CA, USA
100K-250K Annually
Senior level
Lead design and execution of geo holdouts and incrementality tests, build DMA-level LTV models and geo-tiered bidding, define objective functions and decision rules for automated bidding, set experiment power and success criteria, and support paid and organic growth teams.
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Together, we reached unicorn status in 2021, and we remain committed to continuing this high-growth trajectory with the right team to fulfill our mission: building the infrastructure layer for content intelligence.

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Why this role exists

The team has never run a single incrementality test, and — for a hyper-local product — still bids uniformly nationwide. Meanwhile an automated bidding system is being built. Without a trustworthy incrementality signal, it will shift budget at machine speed toward whatever attributes best, which is typically whatever is least incremental.

The efficiency at stake is in the eight figures annually, and it gates most other growth work. This role sits independently, not under the media-buying team — otherwise day-to-day campaign work will crowd it out.

What you'll own
  • Design, execution, and readout of geo holdouts and other lift tests
  • DMA-level LTV modeling and geo-tiered bidding
  • The objective function and decision rules for the agentic bidding system
  • Success criteria and power requirements for product experiments, including local verticals
  • Serving both the paid and organic growth teams
What we're looking for
  • Hands-on incrementality / geo-experiment experience is required — familiarity with the concept is not enough; you've designed and run them
  • 4–8 years in marketing or growth analytics
  • Fluent with MMPs, clear-eyed about attribution's limits, has built LTV models
  • Strong SQL and Python
  • Preferred: analytics support for $20M+ in annual spend
  • Industry open — gaming, e-commerce, subscription, and fintech all transfer
First 90 days
  • Audit spend by optimization event; build the DMA-level value table
  • Launch the first geo holdout, starting with brand terms and retargeting audiences
  • Deliver a first geo-tiered bidding proposal

The US base salary range for this full-time position is listed below. Pay may vary based on a number of factors including job-related skills, level, experience, geographic location and relevant education or training. At NewsBreak, we design our overall rewards package to attract top talents. Depending on the position, the role may also be eligible for discretionary bonus and options. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.
Annual Base Pay Range
$100,000$250,000 USD

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