Lead Data Scientist

DoorDash DoorDash · Consumer · San Francisco, CA · 331 Analytics

Lead Data Scientist role focused on guiding measurement, strategy, and tactical decision-making using advanced analytics and experimentation. The role involves mentoring junior data scientists, influencing product and operations roadmaps, driving measurement strategy, and developing strategic learning roadmaps based on data observations. Requires 8+ years of experience, strong technical skills, and expertise in experimentation and data pipelines.

What you'd actually do

  1. As a senior Individual Contributor, mentor and influence junior Data Scientists in investigating complex issues and uncovering key drivers of our business
  2. Influence the Product and Operations roadmap by making actionable recommendations based on data
  3. Interface frequently with senior leadership to showcase your team’s work and tackle complex business problems
  4. Drive measurement strategy for the area under scope, defining success metrics and implementing best practices around experiment design and statistical analysis
  5. Develop a strategic learning roadmap based on data observations, strategic questions, and hypotheses

Skills

Required

  • Data Science
  • Product Analytics
  • Experimentation
  • Data pipelines
  • Statistical analysis
  • Mentoring

Nice to have

  • Advanced Analytics approaches
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Strategic thinking

What the JD emphasized

  • 8+ years of experience in Data Science and Product Analytics
  • Deep understanding of, and hands-on experience with experimentation
  • Must be comfortable regularly exercising discretion and independent judgment in performing job duties