Senior Data Scientist - Experimentation and Causal Inference

Senior Data Scientist - Experimentation and Causal Inference

Job Summary

Join Disney's Direct to Consumer Experimentation and Causal Inference Data Science team as a Sr Data Scientist, where you'll transform complex data into strategic business decisions that shape the future of streaming entertainment. Collaborating closely with cross‑functional partners across the Business, you'll architect and execute sophisticated experiments that optimize every aspect of the subscriber journey—from initial acquisition through long‑term retention and revenue growth.

As part of Disney's rapidly evolving streaming ecosystem, you'll tackle complex business challenges that directly impact millions of subscribers across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN. Your insights will shape product roadmaps, pricing strategies, and user experience optimizations that drive measurable business growth.

What You'll Do

• Design and Execute Experiments : Lead end‑to‑end A / B testing initiatives and Geo Experiments, from hypothesis formation and experimental design to statistical analysis and business recommendations.
• Apply Causal Inference Methods : Leverage advanced techniques including difference‑in‑differences, instrumental variables, propensity score analysis, and other quasi‑experimental designs to extract actionable insights from observational data.
• Build Scalable Solutions : Develop experimentation and causal inference tools and frameworks that can scale across Disney's businesses.
• Deliver Strategic Insights : Partner with stakeholders to identify optimization opportunities and translate complex analytical findings into clear business recommendations.
• Influence Executive Decisions : Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership, effectively communicating statistical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica, CA is $141,900 to $190,300 per year, in San Francisco, CA is $155,400 to $208,400, and in New York City, NY is $148,700 to $199,400. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and / or long‑term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial and / or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About Disney Direct to Consumer

Disney’s Direct to Consumer team oversees the Hulu and Disney+ streaming businesses within Disney Entertainment helping to bring The Walt Disney Company’s best‑in‑class storytelling to fans and families everywhere.

About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments : Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world‑class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Streaming Services LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Direct to Consumer.

Disney Streaming Services LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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