Senior Lead Data Scientist

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Lead Data Scientist

Description

You will lead large-scale, cross-functional data science initiatives critical to the organization, taking ownership of strategic intent and results even when both the problem and solution approach are not well-defined. You will orchestrate execution across multiple teams, manage dependencies and timelines, and translate cutting-edge research into practical, scalable solutions. You will also define new data-science processes and mentor senior data scientists while advising executive leadership on complex technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of large, cross-functional initiatives where both problem and solution approach are not well-defined
• Orchestrate efforts across multiple teams, managing dependencies and setting realistic timelines
• Foster shared ownership across teams and implement practical, scalable solutions from industry research
• Define and roll out new processes, methodologies, and best practices across the Data organization
• Mentor senior-level data scientists and serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership

Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in a quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics)
• 8+ years of professional data science experience
• Deep expertise in multiple complex data science areas (e.g., XGBoost, deep learning, NLP)
• Proven experience as a technical lead defining and driving strategic initiatives for multiple teams simultaneously
• Mastery of advanced Python and SQL for large-scale data manipulation, analysis, and architectural design
• Expertise in evaluating and selecting cutting-edge methodologies for ambiguous business problems
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing robust MLOps pipelines for large-scale model deployment and monitoring
• Proven ability to define and enforce clean code standards and software engineering best practices
• Experience mentoring and developing senior-level data scientists
• Exceptional communication skills and track record as a trusted advisor to leadership

Benefits

• Incentive programs may include eligible cash, equity, or commissions
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and recharge leave
• Medical, tele-health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan and flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Commuter program, life and disability insurance
• Maven (support system for new parents), Carrot (fertility benefits), UrbanSitter (caregiver referral network)
• Employee Assistance Program and pet insurance
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, growth, and mobility; equal opportunity employer