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Lead Data Scientist

Compass · New York City

Posted about a month ago · $175,500-195,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
33 days
Compass's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
84% of Compass's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Compass
low
0 stale, 7 reposted of 228 open
Hiring momentum
349 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Compass's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Compass.

About this role

The Lead Data Scientist at Compass will be responsible for developing and deploying large-scale predictive models and algorithms that inform strategic business decisions. This role involves collaborating with senior stakeholders to analyze complex data, mentor junior team members, and communicate findings to both technical and executive audiences. The position requires a strong background in machine learning and data analysis, as well as the ability to translate business goals into analytical frameworks.

Our read on this posting4.6out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
3/5
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 Compass as an employer.

What you need

  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field
  • 5+ years of experience in data science with a proven track record of leading end-to-end data science projects
  • Deep expertise in key data science domains (e.g., time-series forecasting, deep learning, causal inference)
  • Extensive practical experience architecting solutions using a broad range of methodologies (e.g., prediction, segmentation, NLP)
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Python and SQL for complex data manipulation, statistical analysis, and model development
  • Hands-on experience productionizing machine learning models and familiarity with MLOps concepts

Nice to have

  • Experience in the Real Estate industry or other market-driven domains

What you get

  • Base pay range of $175,500-195,000 annually
  • Participation in incentive programs (cash, equity, or commissions)
  • Paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and recharge leave
  • Medical, tele-health, dental and vision benefits
  • 401(k) plan
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • The role requires significant experience and expertise, which may limit opportunities for less experienced candidates

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Listed by Compass on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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