Head Of Platform Data Science (Ai Engineering)

TL;DR

Head of Platform Data Science (AI Engineering): Coaching a team of data specialists, partnering with engineering leaders to shape data strategy, and overseeing the data science roadmap of core data infrastructure. Focus on driving technical excellence, championing data-informed decision-making, and enabling strategic investments in AI and advanced analytics.

Location: Remote from Australia and New Zealand

Company

hirify.global is a company redefining how the world experiences design.

What you will do

• Coach a team of ~20 data specialists across three teams: Product Platform Data, Infrastructure Data, and Central Data Science.
• Partner closely with Platform and Infrastructure Engineering leaders to shape and execute hirify.global’s Platform and Infrastructure data strategy.
• Oversee the data science roadmap of core data infrastructure such as hirify.global's Experimentation Platform.
• Drive technical excellence and champion data-informed decision-making around platform performance, system reliability, and developer productivity.
• Lead analytics projects that influence how hirify.global builds scalable systems to serve billions of users.
• Enable strategic investments in AI and advanced analytics to improve cost optimization, capacity planning, and system observability.

Requirements

• You’ve led high performing data science and analytics teams responsible for delivering impact at scale.
• You can shape data roadmaps and partner effectively with engineering and product stakeholders.
• You have deep knowledge of experimentation platform design, system performance analysis, automation and scaling of data systems and processes.
• You’re a clear communicator who can bridge the gap between technical and business audiences.
• You’ve successfully managed complex projects across multiple teams with different mandates.
• You’re excited by the opportunity to elevate how data shapes decision-making at scale.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity packages.
• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers.
• An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more.
• Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personally.