Data Science Manager, Merchant Analytics

DoorDash India; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 184,000 - 271,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

16 weeks parental leave

Wellness benefits

Commuter benefits

Job summary

DoorDash is hiring two Data Science Managers to lead a pod within Merchant Analytics. You will guide a team of data scientists, partner with Strategy & Operations, Product, Engineering, and business leaders, and convert ambiguous questions into actionable recommendations that influence product, GTM, and business plans.

You will report to the Director, Data Science in Merchant Analytics. The role emphasizes building a high-performing team, improving decision speed and quality, and ensuring

Qualifications

• 6+ years of analytics, data science, or related quantitative field.
• Experience leading data science teams and setting high quality standards.
• Strong ability to design experiments, predictive models, and measure impact.
• Excellent cross-functional communication with stakeholders and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of data scientists delivering high-impact analytics and predictive modeling.
• Partner with Strategy & Operations, Product, Engineering and business leaders to shape decisions and roadmaps.
• Define success metrics, measurement frameworks, and connect product levers to business outcomes.
• Scale analytics frameworks, tools, models, and best practices across the organization.

Skills

Analytics leadership

Data science

People management

Cross-functional collaboration

Experimentation

Job description

DoorDash is hiring two Data Science Managers to lead a pod within Merchant Analytics. You will guide a team of data scientists, partner with Strategy & Operations, Product, Engineering, and business leaders, and convert ambiguous questions into actionable recommendations that influence product, GTM, and business plans.

You will report to the Director, Data Science in Merchant Analytics. The role emphasizes building a high-performing team, improving decision speed and quality, and ensuring