Principal Researcher - Talent Analytics
Posted 2025-05-15Description:
Netflix is a leading entertainment service with 283 million paid memberships.
Talent Analytics partners with leaders to inform decisions around workforce and talent strategies.
Principal Researcher conducts applied research that informs talent strategy and people-related decisions at Netflix.
The role involves building trust with stakeholders, analyzing data, and driving strategy with insights.
Additional skills in scientific methods and experience in the Talent Analytics field increase impact.
Requirements: Experience applying scientific methods and concepts to business problems Experience designing original research to address complex questions Skilled in exploratory data analysis, statistical inference, regression modeling Knowledge of methods for causal inference using observational data Experience communicating quantitative and qualitative research methods and findings to leaders and non-technical stakeholders Ability to conduct statistical analysis using Python, R, or other modern programming languages Ability to access structured data with SQL Understanding of the external people analytics landscape and trends Experience working with large practical datasets and connecting disparate data sources Ease operating in a complex, cross-functional, geo-distributed organization (Nice to have) PhD or Masters in a quantitative social science field (Nice to have) 2-5 years experience in the Talent Analytics (or similar) field
Benefits:
Health Plans
Mental Health support
401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
Stock Option Program
Disability Programs
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Family-forming benefits
Life and Serious Injury Benefits
Paid leave of absence programs
35 days annually for paid time off
Flexible time off for salaried employees
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