# Senior Data Scientist, Causal Inference + Experimentation at Discord

- Company: Discord
- What the company does: Backed by Index.
- Company website: http://discordapp.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: San Francisco Bay Area
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $221K to $245K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-20
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/discord/jobs/8730666002
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/discord-senior-data-scientist-causal-inference-experimentation/

## About the role

Discord has a highly engaged community of millions of daily active users who use the platform for many different reasons, but there’s one thing that nearly everyone does: play video games. Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming, and we are focused on making it easier and more fun for people to hang out before, during, and after playing games.

## What they're looking for

- Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to improve the reliability and scalability of experimentation at Discord
- Provide statistical expertise, ensuring that all statistical choices, methodologies, and frameworks are sound and aligned with best practices in causal inference and experimental design
- Develop and deliver engaging workshops, training sessions, and educational materials that demystify complex statistical concepts and promote data-driven decision-making across the company
- Empower our Data Science team (50+ members) to use more rigorous causal inference methods
- In addition to consulting within the wider Data Science team (50+ members), lead and conduct causal inference research of your own on important Discord priorities
- Proven experience in designing and validating statistical methodologies for experimentation platforms or similar systems, with a focus on ensuring the accuracy and reliability of experimental results

Tags: Data Science & Engineering