GitLab - Director, Data Science
Requirements
• 12+ years in data science, product analytics, or a related field, including 6+ years leading teams and 3+ years managing managers in B2B SaaS or tech • Track record of building and scaling a data science or analytics organization that executives treat as a strategic partner • Strong business acumen across product and go-to-market, with experience connecting data work to revenue and growth outcomes • Executive presence: communicates complex findings and trade-offs clearly to the C-suite, and coaches managers to do the same • Deep expertise in statistics, experimentation, and causal inference, with enough technical depth in SQL, Python, and ML to guide and pressure-test the team's work • Clear point of view on how AI is reshaping data science and analytics, and experience leading teams through that shift • Able to use GitLab, thrive in an all-remote, asynchronous company, model and coach GitLab's remote working competencies, and work in line with GitLab's values • Experience with developer tools, DevSecOps, or product-led growth products • Experience with usage-based or consumption pricing models • Experience merging or restructuring data science and analytics teams • Thought leadership in data science or analytics, internally and externally • Advanced degree in a quantitative field • Data Science at GitLab brings Data Science and Analytics together into one function. Our Data Scientists are business partners first, pairing strong business judgment with analytical rigor and statistical expertise. We help leaders decide where to invest, measure what worked, and understand how customers get value from GitLab. • The opportunity is growing fast. AI is driving growth in GitLab's consumption business, creating new ways for data to drive growth. As routine reporting becomes self-serve, the team focuses on the hard problems: experimentation, causal inference, production models, and recommendations leaders act on. • The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of the United States only. This range is intended to reflect the role's base salary rate in locations throughout the US. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, alignment with market data, and geographic location. The base salary range does not include any bonuses, equity, or benefits. See more information on our benefits and equity. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.
Responsibilities
• Build trusted relationships with executives across Product, Finance, and GTM, and act as their thought partner, shaping the questions the business should be asking, not just answering them • Own investment and prioritization across teams: decide where Data Science spends its time, and make trade-offs visible to senior leaders • Lead high-impact, cross-functional programs, such as driving new product adoption and growing our consumption business, from strategy through measurable business impact • Coach and mentor managers and senior ICs to grow as leaders, building succession and a bench of future leaders • Hold a high talent bar, and make sure every teammate grows into a trusted thought partner in their area • Set org-wide standards for metric definition, causal inference, and predictive modeling, and the role of AI in each • Build a high-trust culture of urgency, accountability, and open communication, and act on engagement and feedback across teams • Partner with Analytics Engineering, Data Engineering, and other data teams across the company to solve data opportunities together, aligned on a shared data and AI roadmap
Benefits
• $209,600—$314,400 USD • How GitLab Supports Full-Time Employees • Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being • Flexible Paid Time Off • Team Member Resource Groups • Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Growth and Development Fund • Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application. • Country Hiring Guidelines: GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process. • Country Hiring Guidelines:
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