Head of Applied Science / Data Science

Attentive; New York (NY); Ibrido; USD 320.000 - 380.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Equity

Health & wellness

Descrizione del lavoro

Attentive is hiring a leadership role overseeing our Applied Science / Data Science team in New York. You will define the vision for applied data science, develop ML solutions, and partner with senior leaders to shape product strategy.

This role blends people management with technical excellence and cross-functional influence. You will mentor high-performing data scientists, drive experimentation frameworks, and translate business problems into scalable analytics that improve product performance

Competenze

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Statistics, CS, Economics, OR Math, or related quantitative field.
• 8+ years of experience in Data Science, ML, Analytics, or related disciplines.
• 3+ years of experience leading and developing high-performing data science teams.
• Deep expertise in experimentation, causal inference, statistical and predictive modeling, and ML.
• Experience partnering with Product and Engineering to drive data-driven product improvements.
• Strong Python and SQL skills with large-scale data experience.
• Excellent communication and ability to influence executive stakeholders through data storytelling.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional initiatives from ideation to production.

Mansioni

• Lead and grow a team of Applied Scientists / Data Scientists.
• Define and execute the applied data science roadmap with stakeholders.
• Develop statistical models, ML solutions, experimentation frameworks, and causal inference methods.
• Establish best practices for experimentation, measurement, forecasting, and decision-making.
• Translate ambiguous business problems into scalable analytics solutions.
• Influence product strategy through deep analysis of customer behavior and performance.
• Partner with engineering to deploy production-ready models and insights for leadership.

Conoscenze

Data science leadership

Experimentation

Causal inference

Statistical modeling

Predictive modeling

Python

SQL

Executive storytelling

Cross-functional leadership

Formazione

Master’s or Ph.D. in Statistics, CS, Economics, OR Math

Bachelor’s degree with equivalent industry experience

Descrizione del lavoro

Attentive® is the AI marketing platform for 1:1 personalization redefining the way brands and people connect. We’re the only marketing platform that combines powerful technology with human expertise to build authentic customer relationships. By unifying SMS, RCS, email, and push notifications, our AI-powered personalization engine delivers bespoke experiences that drive performance, revenue, and loyalty through real-time behavioral insights.

Recognized as the#1provider in SMS Marketing by G2, Attentive partners with more than 8,000 customers across 70+ industries. Leading global brands like Crate and Barrel, Urban Outfitters, and Carter’s work with us to enable billions of interactions that power tens of billions in revenue for our customers.

Our Applied Science / Data Science team is a world-class organization focused on using data, experimentation, machine learning, and AI to shape product strategy and accelerate business growth. We partner closely with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success to build intelligent products, optimize customer experiences, and drive measurable business impact.

This will be a leadership role overseeing our applied science / data science team and you will lead a team of high-performing data scientists responsible for solving some of the company’s most strategic product and business challenges. You will define the vision for applied data science across multiple product areas, develop innovative analytical and machine learning solutions, and partner with senior leaders to influence company strategy. This is a highly visible leadership role that blends people management, technical excellence, and cross-functional influence.

This hybrid role is based in our New York office, with in-office collaboration Tuesday through Thursday each week.

What You’ll Accomplish

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Applied Scientists / Data Scientists, fostering technical excellence and career development
• Define and execute the applied data science roadmap in partnership with Product, Engineering, and executive stakeholders
• Drive the development of statistical models, machine learning solutions, experimentation frameworks, and causal inference methodologies to improve product performance and customer outcomes
• Establish best practices for experimentation, measurement, forecasting, and decision-making across the organization
• Translate ambiguous business problems into scalable analytical and machine learning solutions
• Influence product strategy by identifying opportunities through deep analysis of customer behavior, experimentation, and business performance
• Partner closely with engineering teams to operationalize models and deploy production-ready solutions
• Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership and executive stakeholders to influence strategic decisions
• Build a culture of scientific rigor, operational excellence, and continuous innovation across the data science organization

Your Expertise

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Operations Research, Mathematics, Machine Learning, or a related quantitative field; Bachelor’s degree with equivalent industry experience also considered
• 8+ years of experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, Analytics, or related disciplines
• 3+ years of experience managing and developing high-performing data science teams
• Deep expertise in experimentation, causal inference, statistical modeling, predictive modeling, and machine learning
• Experience partnering closely with Product and Engineering organizations to deliver data-driven product improvements
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL with experience working on large-scale datasets
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence executive stakeholders through data-driven storytelling
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives from ideation through production

You’ll get competitive perks and benefits , from health & wellness to equity, to help you bring your best self to work.

For US based applicants:

• The US base salary range for this full-time position is $320,000 - $380,000 annually+ equity + benefits
• Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location

At Attentive, we know that our Company's strength lies in the diversity of our employees. Attentive is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees, applicants and covered individuals regardless of protected characteristics. We prioritize and maintain a fair, inclusive and equitable workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Attentive is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need any assistance or reasonable accommodations, please let your recruiter know.

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