Director of Data Science

TL;DR

Director of Data Science (AI/GenAI): Lead consumer analytics and AI on the Marketplace Product team, managing a team of 7-10 data scientists with an accent on defining the analytics vision and building next-generation AI-powered capabilities. Focus on architecting and scaling agentic AI systems and GenAI workflows, applying advanced analytics to identify friction points, and driving high-volume product experimentation at scale.

Company

hirify.global is a retail tech company connecting customers, retail businesses, and delivery workers through a marketplace.

What you will do

• Manage and grow a team of 7-10 data scientists, setting analytics direction and fostering a data-driven culture.
• Define and execute the consumer analytics vision for the Marketplace Product team.
• Lead AI transformation by architecting and scaling agentic AI systems and GenAI workflows.
• Use advanced analytics to identify friction points and unlock growth opportunities with a customer-obsessed mindset.
• Design measurement frameworks and lead high-volume product experimentation at scale.
• Partner with enterprise stakeholders and communicate technical and strategic insights effectively.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in analytics leadership and team management.
• Deep expertise in modern AI applications, including hands-on experience with LLMs and agentic AI frameworks.
• Strong statistical analysis background, including causal inference and exploratory data analysis.
• Proficiency in Python, advanced SQL, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, ThoughtSpot).
• Demonstrated experience designing measurement frameworks and leading product experimentation at scale.
• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work with in-office expectations varying by location (including San Francisco, CA).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; eligibility for 401k.
• Discretionary vacation for exempt team members, paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
• Annual bonus eligibility and potential restricted stock units based on role.

Hiring process

• Technical interviews use an online coding platform.
• Interviews include evaluation of technical depth and executive communication.

Location: California (hybrid)

Salary: $157,000 - $275,000