Staff Data Scientist

About the Role

We're seeking a Staff Data Scientist to develop and deploy machine learning solutions for consumer growth, including fraud detection, pricing optimization, and user behavior modeling. You\'ll combine strong technical skills with a passion for learning to build scalable ML systems that drive business impact.

This role requires a blend of strong research skills, mathematical rigor, and production-grade engineering practices. You will also act as a mentor to junior scientists, collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and business stakeholders, and advance the company’s research agenda through thought leadership and, when possible, publications in top-tier venues.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Delivery : Build complete ML pipelines from data processing to model deployment and monitoring in production environments
• ML Development : Design and implement machine learning models for growth applications, from classical algorithms to deep learning approaches
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with product, engineering, and senior researchers to translate requirements into effective ML solutions
• Mentorship : Guide junior data scientists and contribute to team knowledge sharing
• Research & Innovation : Stay current with ML research and explore new methodologies relevant to consumer growth challenges

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

How We Get Things Done

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Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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 or any other category protected by law.

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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 : $145,600.00 - $270,400.00 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. If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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