Director of Data Science

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Biotechnology, Mobile Applications, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have a strong background in leading data science teams and a deep understanding of AI and machine learning principles. Experience in developing and integrating AI/ML capabilities across diverse product and business domains is essential. A proven ability to shape cross-functional roadmaps and embed AI/ML thinking into product and business lifecycles is required. Familiarity with advanced frameworks like reinforcement learning and multi-armed bandits, as well as experimentation methods such as causal inference, uplift modeling, and inverse propensity scoring, is necessary.

Responsibilities

The Director of Data Science will lead the development and integration of AI, machine learning, and data science capabilities across Life360's product and business domains. This role involves partnering with various teams to identify high-impact opportunities for intelligent systems and scientific methods to enhance decision-making and unlock value. Responsibilities include shaping a cross-functional roadmap, leading a team of scientists to build next-generation machine learning systems, deploying AI for personalization, and conducting high-impact experimentation and causal inference. The Director will also lead the enterprise strategy for embedding AI/ML across the full customer lifecycle, define and scale intelligent decision systems, and drive cross-functional alignment to productionize ML capabilities for personalization and optimization.

Skills

Data Science

Machine Learning

Product Development

User Experience

Growth Marketing

Finance

User Acquisition

Intelligent Systems

Scientific Methods

Roadmap Development

Innovation

Personalization

Operational Excellence

Life360

Family safety services with location sharing

About Life360

Life360 offers family safety services through a mobile app that includes features like real-time location sharing, place alerts, and driver reports. These tools help families stay connected and informed about each other's whereabouts and driving habits. Unlike its competitors, Life360 focuses specifically on family-oriented services and has a large global user base, with over 25 million members in 13 languages. The company's goal is to enhance the safety and well-being of families through its subscription-based offerings.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2008Year Founded

$114.9MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, CybersecurityIndustries

501-1,000Employees