Applied Science / Data Science Leader
Attentive · San Francisco, CA
Posted about 2 months ago · $320,000 - $380,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 53 days Attentive's roles stay open a median of 53 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 84% of Attentive's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Attentive
- high 28 stale, 1 reposted of 38 open
- Hiring momentum
- 59 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-25
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Attentive's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Attentive.
About this role
In this leadership role, you will oversee the Applied Science / Data Science team, focusing on using data and machine learning to shape product strategy and drive business growth. Your responsibilities include mentoring data scientists, defining the applied data science roadmap, developing statistical models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to influence company strategy and improve customer experiences.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Attentive as an employer.
What you need
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Operations Research, Mathematics, Machine Learning, or a related quantitative field; Bachelor’s degree with equivalent industry experience also considered
- 8+ years of experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, Analytics, or related disciplines
- 3+ years of experience managing and developing high-performing data science teams
- Deep expertise in experimentation, causal inference, statistical modeling, predictive modeling, and machine learning
- Experience partnering closely with Product and Engineering organizations to deliver data-driven product improvements
- Strong proficiency in Python and SQL with experience working on large-scale datasets
What you get
- Competitive perks and benefits from health & wellness to equity
- US base salary range of $320,000 - $380,000 annually + equity + benefits
Worth weighing
- High visibility leadership role
- Focus on influencing company strategy
- No specific mention of remote work flexibility
- Salary range provided, but no details on equity or other benefits
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Listed by Attentive on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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