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Senior Data Scientist, Distribution & Partnerships at Yahoo | LAYIQ

Define and own the measurement frameworks for distribution and syndication partnerships — identifying the right metrics for each deal type and building the infrastructure to track them reliably.
Evaluate partnership performance end-to-end, from pre-deal sizing and goal-setting through ongoing measurement and post-mortem analysis.
Conduct market landscape analysis to map the distribution ecosystem, identify coverage gaps and whitespace, and deliver prioritized opportunity assessments that inform BD targeting and partnership strategy.
Support the Business Development team with data-driven analysis: sizing potential partners and modeling expected impact to frame the analytical case for pursuing or passing on deals.
Influence product strategy and roadmap through data-driven storytelling, partnering closely with Product, Engineering, and Business Development.
Conduct deep-dive analyses to identify growth opportunities and surface insights that wouldn't emerge from standard reporting.
Apply advanced statistical methods (e.g., regression, cohort analysis, causal inference) to understand how distribution channels drive user behavior and long-term retention.
Build dashboards and scalable data assets that enable self-service analytics for partnership and BD stakeholders.
Partner with Data Engineering to build reliable, scalable datasets that serve as sources of truth for partnership data.
Lead AI-augmented analytical workflows — leveraging tools like Gemini or Copilot - to automate routine queries, synthesize complex contracts, draft documentation, and accelerate SQL/Python script generation.
Actively identify and implement AI-driven efficiencies in your daily tasks, replacing manual, repetitive workflows with automation or AI-assisted data procedures.
Perform rigorous validation and governance checks on AI-assisted code and analysis outputs, serving as a validator to guarantee exceptional statistical integrity and accuracy.
Provide guidance, strategic mentorship, and methodologies that raise the analytical bar for the broader cross-functional team.

Experience with consumer-facing or large-scale digital products (10M+ DAU), particularly in a distribution or growth context.
Experience building analytical frameworks, processes, or entire measurement playbooks from scratch in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment.
Advanced degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, etc.).
Familiarity with the OEM, carrier, or browser distribution ecosystem.
Familiarity with structured prompt engineering to manipulate unstructured datasets and extract strategic intelligence from commercial agreements.
The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies ; exercising sound judgment ; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others ; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations ; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.
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The compensation for this position ranges from $102,000.00 - $212,500.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience.The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipends and much (much) more.
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