Senior Manager Data Science (Remote, United States) at The Zebra

Austin, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Insurance, Data Science, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 7+ years of experience in data science or advanced analytics, with at least 2+ years in a leadership role managing individual contributors. They must have a proven track record of delivering data science solutions that drive business impact, advanced proficiency in Python, SQL, and machine learning frameworks, and a deep understanding of statistical modeling, causal inference, experimentation, and/or machine learning. Strong experience with the SDLC and operationalizing ML models, including writing and maintaining production-level code is required.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Manager of Data Science, the candidate will lead and scale a team of 2 data scientists, fostering a culture of excellence and impact, and collaborating with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to integrate data science into decision-making. They will also define and drive the data science roadmap, provide technical oversight, contribute hands-on to critical projects, coach and mentor team members, and act as a key voice in cross-functional planning and strategic initiatives. Furthermore, the role involves staying hands-on with the most critical projects, setting the bar for technical quality, and contributing to hiring strategy and onboarding.

Skills

Data Science

Modeling

Personalization

Data-informed product strategy

Leadership

Team Management

Mentoring

Strategic Planning

Hands-on Problem-Solving

The Zebra

Online platform for insurance quote comparison

About The Zebra

The Zebra operates in the insurance comparison market, helping consumers quickly find car and home insurance quotes. Users can enter their personal information and coverage needs on the platform, which then displays quotes from over 100 trusted insurance providers in about 90 seconds. This process allows individuals to compare rates side by side, making it easier to choose the best option without contacting multiple companies. Unlike many competitors, The Zebra offers this service for free, earning revenue through partnerships with insurance providers when users select a quote. The goal of The Zebra is to simplify the insurance shopping experience, providing transparency and saving consumers money.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters

2012Year Founded

$246.7MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

201-500Employees