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Lead Decision Scientist, Product

Life360
Location
Remote, US; Remote, Canada
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Analytics
Salary
$133,000 to $195,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 6+ years in an analytics, data science, or decision science role at a consumer tech company
  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (economics, statistics, quantitative social science, operations research)
  • Demonstrated experience with causal inference methods in applied settings
  • Track record of influencing product or business strategy through data
  • Experience with experimentation platforms (Statsig, Optimizely, or similar)
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python/R for statistical analysis
Nice to have
  • Experience with subscription or freemium business models
  • Familiarity with international / multi-market analytics
  • Experience building dbt models or contributing to analytics engineering workflows
  • Background in growth, retention, or lifecycle analytics
  • Experience with LTV modeling, incrementality testing, or marketing mix modeling
What the job really is

As a Lead Decision Scientist at Life360, you'll partner with product and engineering teams to drive strategic decisions based on data insights. Your role involves shaping analytical narratives that influence product roadmaps and resource allocation, focusing on understanding user behavior and establishing causality through various analytical methods. You'll also contribute to the development of an AI-native analytics environment, utilizing tools to enhance decision-making processes.

Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans (100% paid for US employees)
  • 401(k) plan with company matching program in the US and RRSP with DPSP plan for Canadian employees
  • Paid parental leave
  • Mental Wellness Program & Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental well-being
  • Generous time off: flexible PTO, companywide holidays throughout the year plus summer and winter shutdowns
  • Learning & Development programs
Things to weigh
  • Salary ranges provided for US and Canadian candidates, but not for other locations
  • Role focuses on strategic decision-making rather than production ML, which may limit certain technical growth opportunities
  • AI tool usage is integral to the role, requiring comfort and proficiency with AI technologies
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