Data Science Lead
Core
Lead a team to build and optimize production ML models for user acquisition strategy, predicting lifetime value, and managing $25M+ annual marketing spend.
Role type
Senior IC Data Science Lead (Growth & ML)
Builds
Production ML systems for predictive lifetime value (pLTV), Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM), and real-time UA campaign optimization.
Domain
Digital health / Mobile apps / Growth marketing
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
ML fundamentals (supervised/unsupervised learning, time series, causal inference), team leadership (7+ years), modern ML frameworks (TensorFlow, scikit-learn, CatBoost), growth analytics, MLOps practices, cloud platforms
Preferred skills
End-to-end Marketing Mix Modeling (Bayesian/regression), consumer tech/mobile app background, privacy-preserving ML, A/B testing methodology
Technologies
TensorFlow, scikit-learn, CatBoost
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of 6+ ML and Backend engineers; Own pLTV strategy and architect predictive models; Stand up Marketing Mix Modeling capability; Develop algorithms for real-time UA campaign management; Build production ML systems handling millions of daily predictions; Drive cross-functional impact with Growth, Product, and Finance; Shape technical architecture and MLOps infrastructure.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities