Data scientists at Netflix are responsible for helping turn Netflix's trove of user data into something usable.
On a job posting for a "Senior Data Scientist" for streaming science and algorithms, Netflix described what they work on: "Problems we tackle are diverse and range from optimizing the streaming algorithms to working with the digital supply chain that goes all the way to the studios in Hollywood!"
But the requirements are steep. For that particular posting, Netflix asked for a PhD in "Machine Learning, Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Engineering, Mathematics or related field." Plus, the company wanted over four years experience.