Data Scientist

Google

San Bruno, California, United StatesFull-time$206,600–$253,000Posted Oct 12, 2026

About the role

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Economics,

Operations Research, Engineering, or a related field and 5 years of

experience in the job offered or in a Data Scientist-related occupation.

  • Alternatively, will accept a PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, Physics,

Economics, Operations Research, Engineering, or a related field and 3 years

of experience in the job offered or in a Data Scientist-related occupation.

  • Position requires: 3 years of experience in collecting and analyzing data

using statistical methods or quantitative analysis to draw inferences,

identify trends, and solve data-related problems; 3 years of experience in

analyzing information and data to draw conclusions, generate solutions,

evaluate outcomes, and develop actionable plans; 3 years of experience in

applying a research skillset to track scientific developments and

technological trends aligned with domain expertise; 3 years of experience in

applying advanced, domain-specific quantitative and technical knowledge

(Econometrics, Operations Research, Advanced Design of Experiments, or

Bayesian Statistics) to complete work and support organizational priorities;

and 1 year of experience in technical Leadership or Management of Research or

Data Science teams.

ABOUT THE JOB:

At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the

world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our

stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story,

explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at

the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at

the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new

ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $206,600 - $253,000 +

15% bonus target + equity + benefits determined by role, level, and location.

Individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related

skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Learn more about

benefits at Google

[https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/].

Position reports to the Google office & may allow for a hybrid schedule per

Google policy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define business priorities

and clarify product questions.

  • Translate complex business goals into tractable analytical frameworks and

evaluation metrics.

  • Extract raw data across multiple sources using SQL and Python, and

restructure and validate datasets to ensure high data integrity for analysis.

  • Utilize specialized knowledge to navigate custom data infrastructure and

existing data models.

  • Design and evaluate novel mathematical models to solve defined problems with

limited precedent. Mentor and support other data scientists  in a Tech Lead

capacity.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define business priorities and clarify product questions.
  • Translate business goals into analytical frameworks and evaluation metrics.
  • Extract, restructure, and validate data using SQL and Python.
  • Use specialized knowledge to navigate custom data infrastructure and existing data models.
  • Design and evaluate mathematical models to solve problems with limited precedent.
  • Mentor and support data scientists in a Tech Lead capacity.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a quantitative or related field and 5 years of relevant experience, or a PhD in a related field and 3 years of relevant experience.
  • 3 years of experience in statistical or quantitative data analysis, drawing conclusions, generating solutions, and developing actionable plans.
  • 3 years of experience applying research skills to track scientific developments and technological trends.
  • 3 years of experience applying advanced domain-specific quantitative knowledge, such as econometrics, operations research, experimental design, or Bayesian statistics.
  • 1 year of experience in technical leadership or management of research or data science teams.

Benefits

  • 15% bonus target
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Skills mentioned

PythonSQLData ScienceData AnalysisStatistical AnalysisStatistical ModelingModel EvaluationExploratory Data AnalysisPredictive ModelingMachine Learning

About Google

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H-1B sponsorship history

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