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# Principal Data Scientist, Marketing Measurement

- **Company:** The Ladders
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $182,300.0 - $252,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Python (Programming Language), Standard Sql
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/pthpa3td8q

## About the Role

* 8+ years in data science or a quantitative role focused on marketing measurement
 * Experience designing and analyzing incrementality tests with a strong grasp of causal inference
 * Knowledge of marketing mix modeling and multi-touch attribution
 * Proficient in Python and SQL
 * Proven track record of impactful measurement work on marketing budgets
 * Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
 * Strong judgment on the reliability of results and when further testing is needed
 * Self-starter with the ability to manage projects independently in ambiguous situations

## Description

* Guide incrementality measurement across marketing channels, collaborating with analysts on test design and interpretation
 * Apply causal inference methods when clean tests are not feasible to support budget decisions
 * Develop and maintain an attribution approach for various marketing channels, including non-click interactions
 * Translate measurement results into actionable spend allocation recommendations for marketing and finance
 * Utilize marketing mix models alongside experiments to determine which insights to trust
 * Automate recurring measurement reporting to focus on interpretation and recommendations
 * Mentor analysts and review their measurement work