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Director, Data Science

Known
Location
New York, NY; Remote
Posted
10 days ago
Department
Strategy - 2
Salary
$140K - $170K
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years of professional experience in quantitative research, marketing, or consulting
  • At least 2 years of experience managing teams
  • Superb communication, narrative-building, and presentation skills
  • Ability to write high-quality Python code
  • Familiarity with tools like Git and SQL
  • Understanding of data pipelines and strategic business goals
Nice to have
  • Experience with mid- and upper-funnel marketing strategies
  • Expertise in causal inference
  • Experience building generative AI applications
  • Experience with synthetic data
What the job really is

As the Director of Data Science at Known, you will lead client engagements that blend data science, AI, and marketing strategy, overseeing projects from inception to delivery. You will manage and mentor a team of analysts and data scientists, drive growth by pitching new projects, and serve as a thought leader in marketing analytics, sharing insights on advanced methodologies and tools with both your team and clients.

Benefits
  • Unlimited paid time off
  • 401k with company matching and no vesting period
  • Annual bonuses
  • Generous medical plan
  • Paid parental leave
Things to weigh
  • Base salary range is $140K - $170K
  • Role requires a blend of technical and strategic skills
  • Focus is more on modeling than data engineering
Job score4.4/5
Benefits3/5
Freshness5/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency5/5

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