Senior Data Scientist, Causal Inference + Experimentation

There is a Senior Data Scientist, Causal Inference + Experimentation vacancy at Discord, and the role is based in California. It is a full-time position. Discord lists pay of $220,500 to $245,000 a year.

Discord describes the job as follows.

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.

Discord is looking for an experienced, proactive, and self-driven Senior Data Scientist to join our Experimentation Platform team. The Experimentation Platform puts data at the heart of the company’s decision-making and growth by enabling rapid and accurate product experimentation. Discord runs hundreds of experiments on any given day, turning experiment results into business decisions. As a Data Scientist on this team, you will ensure that the statistical underpinnings of our experiments are sound, that experimenters are able to design experiments with high rigor, and that Discord makes the best business decisions on the basis of these experiments. We are a small and quickly growing team; you will be presented with significant leadership opportunities as we evolve.

Our team directly impacts the strategy and roadmaps that improve Discord for its more than 90M daily active users! If helping make Discord an even better place to hang out with your friends sounds like an exciting challenge - we'd love to chat with you! Check out our blog about how our team informs strategy & innovation at Discord here!

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The US base salary range for this full-time position is $220,500 to $245,000 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity, or benefits.

Why Discord?

Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We're a multiplatform, multigenerational and multiplayer platform that helps people deepen their friendships around games and shared interests, and helps developers build and grow their businesses. We believe games give us a way to have fun with our favorite people, whether listening to music together or grinding in competitive matches for diamond rank. Join us in our mission! Your future is just a click away!

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Questions about this job

What is the salary for the Senior Data Scientist, Causal Inference + Experimentation role at Discord?

Discord advertises $220,500 to $245,000 a year for this role.

Is this a remote, hybrid or office job?

No, it is an on-site job in California.

What experience do I need for this Senior Data Scientist, Causal Inference + Experimentation job?

The posting mentions at least 2 years of relevant experience, a phd or doctorate or equivalent and skills such as Python and SQL. Read the full description above for the complete list.

Where do I send my application to Discord?

Use the apply button on this page. It takes you to Discord's own application form, so your CV goes directly to their hiring team.

When was this job posted?

Discord published the role on August 20, 2026. We check the employer's job board every day and take this page down when the role closes, so if you can read it, the job was still listed at our last check.

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