The Senior Data Scientist role at Netflix Animation Studios focuses on establishing a data science capability to enhance the studio's operational and financial success. This position involves collaborating with leadership to define metrics and develop analytical frameworks that inform decision-making. The role requires a blend of creativity and technical expertise to manage complex data and provide insights that drive production efficiency. As a founding member of the data science team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the studio's data strategy.

• 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 with a proven track record in developing measurement frameworks and visualization products.
• Experience in building scenario planning, forecasting, or optimization models in complex operational environments.
• Strong quantitative and statistical intuition with the ability to conduct exploratory analysis and model development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of translating complex analysis into clear narratives.

• Partner with leadership to define and prioritize the studio's metrics and science agenda.
• Scope ambiguous questions and deliver analysis that influences data-informed decision-making.
• Own the end-to-end measurement agenda in collaboration with data engineering.
• Conduct slate analysis to identify drivers of show efficiency.
• Develop scenario planning models to assess the impact of schedule changes on production.
• Build dashboards and scorecards for leadership to monitor show statuses and risks.
• Present metrics and analytical insights to leadership in an understandable manner.
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to apply existing metrics and visualization approaches.

• 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.