Whatnot

Manager, Data Science

San Francisco, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 87 days ago

SpringData ScienceA/B TestingStakeholder ManagementLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

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Build and operationalize strong measurement foundations, including KPI frameworks, dashboards, diagnostics, and recurring business review rhythms
Raise the bar for experimentation quality through better test design, guardrails, observability, and interpretation
Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Finance, Trust & Safety, and other cross-functional teams on complex marketplace and growth problems
Drive analytical strategy for major product and business investments, helping teams understand performance, profitability, and tradeoffs
Support work on discovery, personalization, matching, and monetization across evolving parts of the marketplace
Improve how teams use data by building scalable frameworks, self-serve analytics, and high-quality analytical assets
Manage, coach, and develop high-performing data scientists while hiring thoughtfully as the business grows

Experience in marketplaces, two-sided platforms, or live/social consumer products
Background in ranking, recommendations, personalization, or growth experimentation
7+ years of experience in data science, product analytics, experimentation, economics, or a related quantitative field
2+ years of experience managing or tech-leading high-performing data scientists or quantitative teams
Strong hands-on foundation in analytics, experimentation, causal reasoning, and statistical methodology
Experience supporting consumer product, growth, marketplace, monetization, or ecosystem-focused teams
Strong product and business judgment, with the ability to connect detailed analysis to broader company outcomes
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and adapt quickly as priorities evolve

Lead a team of data scientists working on high-impact marketplace problems across areas such as growth, discovery, incentives, ads, ranking, and ecosystem health

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