JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Snap Inc
Position Title/Short Description
Section: Other Nonacademic (Temporary, Part-Time, Non-Salaried, Consulting, Etc.)
Locations: Palo Alto, California, UNITED STATES
Santa Monica, California, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: C0 -- General
Salary Range: 120,000 Annual
Full Text of JOE Listing:
Snap Inc. is a camera company. We believe that reinventing the camera represents our greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Our products empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
Snapchat is a camera and messaging app that connects people to their friends and the world. Every day around the globe, millions of people use Snapchat to communicate with friends, build relationships, play, and learn. No matter where you are or how you express yourself, it’s always the fastest way to share a moment!
We’re looking for an Applied Research Intern to work at Snap Inc. Summer 2023!
What You’ll Do
Work with senior team members to develop state-of-the-art methodologies for research problems that have high business impact in the area of causal inference.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail
Strong applied econometrics background
Ability to initiate and drive projects to completion with minimal guidance
Ability to communicate the results of analyses in a clear and effective manner to general audience
Minimum Qualifications
Current PhD candidates in economics, with an anticipated graduation date no sooner than Dec 2023.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with causal machine learning
Experience with big data implementation techniques
Experience with causal inference techniques for observational data and experimental data
Fluency in SQL and R
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at accommodations-ext@snap.com.
Application Requirements:
- CV