Job brief: Staff Data Scientist - Ads Marketplace

What JoRoute checked · Checked by JoRoute

• Listed on Nextdoor's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-04 (3 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-06.
• The apply link opens about.nextdoor.com, the address Nextdoor's board gives for this job.
• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: $190,000 to $283,000 a year
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Remote · US Remote
• Posted: 2026-09-11

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Lead / staff. The title says "Staff".

Must have

• 7+ years of relevant Data Science experience

Conditions

• We also offer a warm, inclusive work environment that embraces a hybrid employment model and provides flexibility for our valued employees.

Main duties

• Design and develop algorithms and models to optimize Ads Marketplace performance, driving value for both end-users and Advertisers
• Develop and share key strategic insights through data analysis, including designing experiments and evaluating the performance and impact of data-driven content
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support product development efforts (including product, design, engineering, marketing, and operations)
• Participate in in-person Nextdoor events such as trainings, off-sites, volunteer days, and team-building exercises
• Build in-person relationships with team members and contribute to Nextdoor’s company culture

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for data and analytics jobs across the U.S.: $130k a year (780 listings, 164 employers). This listing is 81% higher.
• Across Nextdoor's 21 open listings, 43% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How Nextdoor hires

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