Director of Data Science — Commerce Platform Growth

DoorDash; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 255,000 - 375,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer matching

16 weeks of paid parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Flexible paid time off

Commuter benefits match

Job summary

DoorDash is seeking a Director of Data Science to lead a team supporting the Commerce Platform. This role involves shaping product strategies, guiding analytics initiatives, and building the data foundations for informed decision-making. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in data science, strong collaborative skills, and technical fluency in SQL. The position offers a range of benefits including a competitive salary, equity opportunities, and generous paid time off policies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Data Science, Analytics, or related field with leadership experience.
• Strong judgment in product and business analytics.
• Expertise in experimentation and causal inference.
• Fluent in SQL and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team of data science and analytics practitioners.
• Own analytical direction for the portfolio.
• Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Strategy teams.
• Build systems for decision-making and performance measurement.
• Operate with autonomy in a startup-like environment.

Skills

Data Science

Analytics

SQL

Causal Inference

Cross-functional Collaboration

Job description

DoorDash is seeking a Director of Data Science to lead a team supporting the Commerce Platform. This role involves shaping product strategies, guiding analytics initiatives, and building the data foundations for informed decision-making. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in data science, strong collaborative skills, and technical fluency in SQL. The position offers a range of benefits including a competitive salary, equity opportunities, and generous paid time off policies.