Data Scientist 5 – Media Science DSE

Netflix

. Serve as Netflix Animation Studios' founding data scientist .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $372,000 - $600,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing measurement frameworks, scenario planning models, and data visualizations to inform business decisions in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in statistical analysis and translating complex business questions into actionable insights.

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Data ScienceMeasurement Framework DevelopmentScenario Planning ModelsStatistical AnalysisDashboard Building

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Hard Skills

StatisticsApplied MathematicsEconomicsOperations ResearchForecastingOptimization ModelsData ModelingQuantitative AnalysisAnalytical InsightsMetric Construction

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProblem SolvingCollaborationAdaptabilityLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Data Visualization ToolsDashboardsScorecardsData Engineering

Industry Keywords

Film StudioData Science CapabilityMedia Science

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Netflix Animation Studios' founding data scientist
Partner with leadership to define and prioritize the studio's metrics and science agenda
Scope ambiguous, greenfield questions and deliver analysis and science that influence data-informed thinking
Own the end-to-end measurement agenda with data engineering
Design data models and develop new metrics, analyses, forecasts, and interpretations
Conduct slate analysis to surface drivers of show efficiency
Develop scenario planning models to quantify the impact of schedule changes on production and workforce allocation
Build dashboards and scorecards to monitor show statuses and potential risks
Present metrics, models, and analytical insights to leadership
Collaborate with data scientists, analytics engineers, and data engineers across Media Science DSE

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field (or equivalent practical experience)
8+ years of experience as a data scientist
Track record of developing and executing measurement frameworks, models, and visualization products that directly inform business decisions
Experience building scenario planning, forecasting, or optimization models in operationally complex, resource-constrained environments
Strong quantitative and statistical intuition
Ability to move between exploratory analysis, new metric construction, model development, and applied problem solving
Ability to translate ambiguous business questions into structured analytical workstreams
Skilled at building dashboards and visualizations for business leadership audiences
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to operate with minimal oversight in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Interest in working within a film studio and building a new data science capability from the ground up
Netflix culture resonates with you

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Plans
Mental Health support
401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
Stock Option Program
Disability Programs
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Family-forming benefits
Life and Serious Injury Benefits
Paid leave of absence programs
Flexible time off for full-time salaried employees