Director of Data Science, Commerce Platform

Doordashusa; New York (NY); On-site; USD 255,000 - 375,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive wellness benefits

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

Doordashusa is seeking a Director of Data Science in New York City to lead a high-impact team supporting the Commerce Platform. The role involves directing product and commercial strategy through data-driven analysis, enhancing decision quality, and identifying opportunities for growth within the portfolio.

Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in data science, strong analytical judgment, and the ability to work cross-functionally. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered, including equity grants and robust wellness support.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Data Science, Analytics, or related field.
• Strong record of defining metrics and influencing strategy.
• Comfortable making decisions with imperfect data.
• Able to translate complex analysis into clear recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team of data science and analytics leaders.
• Own the analytical direction for the portfolio of products.
• Partner with leaders to influence roadmap and decisions.
• Build the operating system for decision-making.

Skills

10+ years of experience in Data Science

Strong product and business analytics judgment

Expertise in experimentation and causal inference

Hands-on technical fluency in SQL

Experience working cross-functionally

Job description

Doordashusa is seeking a Director of Data Science in New York City to lead a high-impact team supporting the Commerce Platform. The role involves directing product and commercial strategy through data-driven analysis, enhancing decision quality, and identifying opportunities for growth within the portfolio.

Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in data science, strong analytical judgment, and the ability to work cross-functionally. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered, including equity grants and robust wellness support.