Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a strategic and technically exceptional Head of Data to lead the vision, architecture, and execution of our data ecosystem. This role will be responsible for transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive product innovation, revenue growth, and operational excellence.
As Head of Data, you will work cross-functionally with product, engineering, marketing, and leadership teams to build scalable data infrastructure, develop advanced analytics capabilities, and implement AI-driven decision-making systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and execute the company-wide data strategy aligned with business objectives
- Build and lead a high-performing data team across analytics, engineering, and science
- Design and oversee scalable data pipelines, warehousing, and infrastructure
- Drive data-informed decision-making across all departments
- Develop predictive models, machine learning systems, and AI-driven insights
- Ensure data governance, security, and compliance best practices
- Collaborate with executive leadership to identify growth opportunities through data
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in data leadership (Head of Data, Director, or equivalent)
- Strong background in data engineering, analytics, and machine learning
- Experience scaling data systems in high-growth startups or tech companies
- Proficiency with modern data stacks (SQL, Python, AWS/GCP, BI tools)
- Exceptional leadership and cross-functional communication skills
Version 2: Startup / Builder-Focused (More Hands-On)
Head of Data (Founding Role)
We are looking for a hands-on Head of Data to build and scale our entire data function from the ground up. This is a founding-level opportunity to architect the data infrastructure, define analytics frameworks, and directly influence product and growth strategy.
You will play a critical role in shaping how data powers every aspect of the company—from user acquisition and engagement to monetization and AI-driven features.
What You’ll Do:
- Build the company’s data infrastructure (pipelines, warehouses, dashboards) from scratch
- Own analytics across product, growth, and revenue
- Create dashboards and reporting systems for real-time decision-making
- Partner with engineering to integrate data across all platform features
- Develop experimentation frameworks (A/B testing, cohort analysis)
- Support AI and machine learning initiatives across the platform
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong builder mindset with startup experience
- Deep proficiency in SQL, Python, and data tools (Snowflake, BigQuery, etc.)
- Experience with product analytics tools (Mixpanel, Amplitude, etc.)
- Ability to operate both strategically and tactically
- Passion for building data-driven products