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Hi, Future Homie!

At Homebase, you’ll join a team that’s bold, fast-moving, and obsessed with helping small businesses thrive. We build with empathy, act with urgency, and take big swings that drive real-world impact. Here, every Homie shows up to raise the bar, support one another, and celebrate wins as a team.

We’re not just building an app—we’re building unstoppable teams. So what do you say, are you in?

Your Impact Starts Here

We’re hiring a Manager, Data Science who’s excited to lead a team transforming how data powers product, platform, and people at Homebase. This role is ideal for someone who wants to shape the future of applied AI at scale—leading everything from intelligent scheduling and hiring models to supporting internal sales and marketing decisions. You’ll manage a growing team of data scientists and partner with platform engineering to bring models from proof-of-concept to production.

If you’re excited about data science and AI, team leadership, and high-ownership environments, you’ll thrive here.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team of high-performing data scientists; mentor them to think like product and business owners
• Support end-to-end delivery of models powering product features (e.g., scheduling, hiring, payroll, pricing, personalization) and internal systems (e.g., sales/marketing targeting)
• Champion experimentation: design A/B and multivariate tests that help us move faster and make better decisions
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Design to ensure data and AI are embedded into user experiences from day one
• Serve as a trusted thought partner to cross-functional leaders, product managers, and executive stakeholders

Foundation for Success

• 6+ years of experience in data science, applied machine learning, or AI product development
• 2+ years in a people leadership role, mentoring and growing data scientists
• Strong background in machine learning (optimization, traditional ML, or frontier models)
• Proven track record of shipping ML models into production
• Proficient in SQL and Python
• Strong people leader with a focus on growth, empathy, and impact
• Strong ability to partner cross-functionally with business and product teams
• Commitment to driving outcomes in a hybrid, AI-first environment where speed and ownership matter
• Brings curiosity, empathy, and a growth mindset to problem-solving and leadership

The Homie Way

• Be Customer Obsessed – Solve problems with empathy and creativity.
• Move Fast, Learn Fast – Experiment, take action, and grow every day.
• Own Your Impact – Think big, focus on what matters, and make decisions you stand behind.
• Master Your Craft – Excellence fuels impact—show up, step up, and make your mark.
• Win Together – Put goals over roles, lead with trust, and connect to our mission and each other.

What We Offer

• Ownership & Savings: Stock options + TFSA/RRSP with 4% company match
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
• Time Flexibility: Flex time off + company holidays + designated focus periods
• Family Support: Maternity/Parental Leave EI top-up support offered (after 6 months of service)
• Work Your Way: Work From Anywhere Month + meeting-free weeks yearly
• Protection Plans: Life insurance + short/long-term disability coverage
• Workspace Perks: Meals provided, team offsites, and Customer Days
• Our Hybrid Rhythm: Tuesday and Wednesday are our required in-office days—a time to move faster as a team, build deeper connections, make better decisions, and build together.

What to Expect During the Interview Process

• Meet the Talent Acquisition team, Josh D.
• Meet the Hiring Manager, Kanchana P.
• Participate in a Live Coding Interview
• Participate in a Technical Deep Dive
• Background Check + Offer Stage
• Welcome to the team, Homie

Belonging at Homebase - We’re committed to fostering a welcoming space where every Homie can be their full self. Experience comes in many forms—so if you’re excited about this role, even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply!

Homebase will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Hey, We’re Homebase

Unstoppable teams start here.

Homebase is the everything app for hourly teams—built to simplify the day-to-day and superpower local businesses. With tools for scheduling, time clocks, payroll, communication, HR, and more, we help teams stay connected and in control. Today, over 100,000 small (but mighty) businesses rely on us to make work radically easier. Together, we’ve tracked over a billion hours for 2.5+ million workers—and we’re just getting started.

At Homebase, we celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all candidates and do not discriminate based on any legally protected status. If you need accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know—we’re committed to ensuring fair and equitable access for all.