Lead Data Scientist - Drive

Doordash•San Francisco, CA

37d

About The Position

As a Lead, Data Scientist, you will develop strategic insights and work closely with the product, engineering, strategy, and operations teams to actively build and measure the impact of new features. You will oversee our metrics and analytics strategy to inform product direction, offer technical leadership, and build processes to support velocity, and partner with data and product engineers to build robust data foundations.

Requirements

A degree in Math, Physics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or a similar domain
8+ years of experience in Data Science and Product Analytics, primarily in related industries
Strength in leading through your technical chops, and ability to leverage it appropriately in the business context
Deep understanding of, and hands-on experience with experimentation
Experience with data pipelines
Excellent communication and cross-functional working skills, including the ability to present complex findings to non-technical audiences and influence strategic decisions

Responsibilities

Influence the Product and Operations roadmap by making actionable recommendations based on data
Interface frequently with senior leadership to showcase your team's work and tackle complex business problems
Drive measurement strategy for the area under scope, defining success metrics and implementing best practices around experiment design and statistical analysis
Develop a strategic learning roadmap based on data observations, strategic questions, and hypotheses

Benefits

a 401(k) plan with employer matching
16 weeks of paid parental leave
wellness benefits
commuter benefits match
paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g. Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act)
medical, dental, and vision benefits
11 paid holidays
disability and basic life insurance
family-forming assistance
a mental health program