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Senior Lead Data Scientist

Compass · Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Posted 21 days ago · $204,000-$226,700

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
21 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 Senior Lead Data Scientist at Compass will lead large-scale, cross-functional initiatives, managing dependencies and timelines for high-impact projects. This role involves mentoring senior data scientists, facilitating collaboration across teams, and advising management on complex technical decisions. The position requires a deep understanding of data science methodologies and the ability to translate research into scalable solutions for the organization.

Our read on this posting4.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
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 a quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics)
  • 8+ years of professional data science experience
  • Deep expertise in multiple complex data science areas, such as XGBoost, deep learning, and NLP
  • Proven experience as a technical lead, defining and driving strategic initiatives for multiple teams simultaneously
  • Mastery of advanced Python and SQL for large-scale data manipulation, analysis, and architectural design
  • Expertise in evaluating and selecting cutting-edge methodologies to solve highly ambiguous business problems

What you get

  • Base pay range of $204,000-$226,700 annually
  • Bonuses and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package
  • 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

  • Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
  • No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in work arrangements.

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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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