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Data Scientist (L5) - Ads (Measurement)

Netflix

Location

remote

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/7/2026

Compensation

$100,000 - $720,000 per year

PhD with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.5% approval+2% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Data Scientist role at Netflix's Ads Data Science and Engineering team focuses on building foundational solutions for the ads business. This position involves tackling challenges in ad measurement, including lift solutions and attribution modeling. The role requires collaboration with various cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and deliver impactful solutions for advertisers. Strong leadership and statistical skills are essential for driving success in this innovative space.

Requirements

  • Advanced degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Economics or related quantitative field.
  • Leadership experience with large-scale data and proven ability to lead cross-functionally.
  • Strong statistical knowledge and intuition utilized in experimentation or product analytics.
  • Strong product knowledge and intuition in consumer/user interface settings.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate and drive product change across various stakeholders.
  • Strong SQL skills and Quantitative Programming skills in Python or R.
  • Ability to communicate technical and statistical concepts clearly among diverse audiences.
  • Experience mentoring and enabling others within the functional area.
  • Active participation in building technical communities internally and externally.

Responsibilities

  • Lead research and experimentation efforts to measure ad campaign performance and effectiveness.
  • Identify and pursue research initiatives with significant business impact autonomously.
  • Propose clear evaluation frameworks and success criteria for complex problems.
  • Cultivate strong partnerships with cross-functional stakeholders including product and engineering teams.
  • Execute and present robust research and insights to rally support for innovative ideas.
  • Foster a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment.
  • Deliver technically excellent solutions using modeling and machine learning.
  • Serve as a thought leader for Product, Strategy, and Engineering teams in measurement for Ads.

Benefits

  • Employees at Netflix are often offered flexible, people-first benefits—unlimited time away, generous parental leave, global family-forming support, mental-health programs (mindfulness, free counseling/coaching), and health coverage tailored by country. Financially, Netflix pays at personal top-of-market and lets employees choose their mix of cash vs. fully-vested 10-year stock options, alongside donation and volunteer matching. Convenience perks can include trust-based travel/expense policies, relocation support, and “Work, Not Drive” rideshare flexibility.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Netflix Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

55

FY2026

Approval rate

98.5%

FY2026

LCA certified

442

FY2026

Entry-level share

27.4%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+2%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

+4%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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