Data Scientist, Core Data - PhD (2026)
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FigmaDesign Collaboration
Remotely in the United StatesFull-TimeMiddle
Salary170000 - 178000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Required Skills
- PythonSQLMachine LearningSnowflakeA/B testingR
Requirements
- PhD in a quantitative field (Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Operations Research, Physics, or related)
- Strong foundation in statistical methods, experimentation, and/or machine learning
- Fluency in SQL
- Proficiency in a scripting language like Python or R
- Exposure to distributed data systems (e.g. Snowflake) through research or internships
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- A curious and rigorous mindset, with a passion for translating research into real-world impact
Responsibilities
- Partner across teams to define and track important metrics, develop experiments, and uncover insights that inform strategic decisions
- Accelerate Figma's experimentation platform and methodology, including A/B testing frameworks and causal inference techniques
- Construct models and analytical frameworks based on machine learning to support product, platform, and business initiatives
- Create tools, datasets, and systems that enable others to work with data more efficiently and rigorously
- Complete and own complex data projects end-to-end, from problem prioritisation to solution delivery
- Drive data quality, accessibility, and the democratization of data across the organization
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