Director | Data Science
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- Full Time
- Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Internet, Software Development, Data & AnalyticsIndustries
Requirements
The Director of Data should have experience scaling data infrastructure and teams in a fast-growing startup environment, with a track record of building and leading technical talent. They require a deep understanding of modern data architectures, data modeling, and pipeline design with strong technical judgement for system optimization. The ideal candidate possesses a high curiosity, growth mindset, and experimentation orientation around AI and the intersection of AI and data infrastructure, along with proven ability to create and execute long-term data strategy while delivering immediate business impact. Hands-on experience with modern data tools is also necessary.
Responsibilities
This role involves leading, developing, and growing a team encompassing data engineering, analytics engineering, data analysts, and data scientists. The Director of Data will define and execute the strategic roadmap for data infrastructure and analytics capabilities across the organization, overseeing the design and implementation of scalable data pipelines, data models, analytics solutions, and business intelligence tooling. They will establish data governance frameworks, quality standards, and unified data models, partner cross-functionally with various teams to understand data needs, expose Tailscale’s data to departments via a self-service solution, and optimize data flows across key business systems. Furthermore, the Director of Data will identify opportunities to leverage ultra modern AI/ML technologies to enhance product and business intelligence, internal tooling, and customer experience.
Skills
Data Engineering
Analytics Engineering
Data Analysis
Data Science
Data Infrastructure
Data Pipelines
Data Governance
Modern Data Stack
System Architecture
Coding/Prototyping
Leadership & Mentoring
Business Acumen
Tailscale
Secure VPN for remote resource access
About Tailscale
Tailscale offers a secure networking solution that allows users to access remote resources like virtual machines and databases from anywhere using a WireGuard-based Virtual Private Network (VPN). Its service is designed for businesses and individuals needing to manage private resources remotely, with a focus on simplicity and minimal setup. Tailscale's freemium model attracts a wide user base, allowing users to start for free and upgrade for additional features. The company aims to enhance data security while providing an easy-to-use remote access solution.
None, CanadaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$111.9MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
51-200Employees