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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