Data Scientist (Entry Level)

About This Role

Netflix is hiring an entry-level Data Scientist to work on content recommendation, subscriber growth, engagement analytics, or production data. You will work with one of the richest behavioral datasets in consumer technology — streaming patterns for over 260 million subscribers across 190 countries.

Job Overview

• Job Title: Data Scientist (Entry Level)
• Company: Netflix
• Location: Los Gatos, CA / Los Angeles, CA / New York, NY / Seattle, WA
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience Level: Entry-level (0–2 years)
• Salary Range: $50–$70/hr
• Posted Date: 2026-06-04
• Application Deadline: 2026-07-04

Role Context

Netflix data scientists work closely with product and engineering to inform high-stakes decisions — from what content to commission to how the recommendation algorithm ranks titles on the home screen. Teams are small and expectations are high. You will be expected to work independently, drive your own analyses, and present findings at reviews attended by senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze streaming behavior, retention, and engagement data to identify growth levers
• Build and evaluate recommendation and personalization models
• Design and analyze A/B tests measuring content, UI, and algorithm changes
• Develop Python and SQL pipelines to prepare and model large-scale event data
• Produce data narratives that inform content acquisition and product roadmap decisions
• Build internal reporting tools using Tableau or Spark-based dashboards

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's in Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a quantitative field
• Strong Python and SQL skills — comfortable with large distributed datasets
• Experience with A/B testing, causal inference, or Bayesian methods
• Ability to work independently and communicate findings clearly without daily guidance
• Curiosity about media, content trends, and consumer behavior is a strong plus

Benefits & Work Conditions

• $50–$70/hr — Netflix pays at the top of market with no equity cliff (salary only, all-in)
• Unlimited PTO and flexible hybrid schedule
• Netflix subscription and family plan
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• No rigid hierarchy — work is evaluated on output, not tenure

Who Should Apply

Self-directed graduates who are excited about media analytics and can drive an analysis from a blank page to a recommendation. Netflix rewards scientists who combine statistical rigor with strong editorial judgment about what questions are worth asking.

About the Company

Netflix is the world's leading streaming service with over 260 million paid subscribers. Its data science team pioneered large-scale recommender systems and online experimentation methodology, and its culture of "freedom and responsibility" gives data scientists significant autonomy early in their careers.

How to Apply

Apply through Netflix Jobs. Filter by Data Science and select entry-level roles. The interview loop includes SQL and Python coding exercises, a statistics/probability deep-dive, and a case study where you walk through an end-to-end analysis.