Joblaze summary

In this leadership role, the Applied Science / Data Science Leader at Attentive Mobile will guide a team of data scientists in tackling key product and business challenges through advanced analytics and machine learning. The position requires a strong background in statistical modeling and experimentation, along with proficiency in Python and SQL, to drive data-driven product improvements. Ideal candidates will have over eight years of experience in data science, including three years in a managerial capacity, and a proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Attentive Mobile's careers page October 29, 2026.
Salary band is above the typical range for Data Science roles (median ~$179,000).
Starts above 92% of 13 comparable lead data science roles in United States that list SQL we track (median $164,000 across 8 companies). See SQL salary trends

Quick facts

Is the Head of Applied Science / Data Science role remote?: It's hybrid — Attentive Mobile expects some on-site time in San Francisco, CA (Hybrid).
What's the salary range?: Attentive Mobile lists $320,000–$380,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 8 years of relevant experience for this Head of Applied Science / Data Science role.
Where is the role based?: Attentive Mobile is hiring for this position in San Francisco, CA (Hybrid).
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Data Science, Machine Learning, Python, SQL.
What seniority level is this role?: Attentive Mobile targets lead candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Head of Applied Science / Data Science role at Attentive Mobile.

From the original posting

Attentive® is the AI marketing platform for 1:1 personalization redefining the way brands and people connect. We’re the only marketing platform that combines powerful technology with human expertise to build authentic customer relationships. By unifying SMS, RCS, email, and push notifications, our AI-powered personalization engine delivers bespoke experiences that drive performance, revenue, and loyalty through real-time behavioral insights.

About the Role

Our Applied Science / Data Science team is a world-class organization focused on using data, experimentation, machine learning, and AI to shape product strategy and accelerate business growth. We partner closely with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success to build intelligent products, optimize customer experiences, and drive measurable business impact.

This will be a leadership role overseeing our applied science / data science team and you will lead a team of high-performing data scientists responsible for solving some of the company’s most strategic product and business challenges. You will define the vision for applied data science across multiple product areas, develop innovative analytical and machine learning solutions, and partner with senior leaders to influence company strategy. This is a highly visible leadership role that blends people management, technical excellence, and cross-functional influence.

What You’ll Accomplish

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Applied Scientists / Data Scientists, fostering technical excellence and career development
Define and execute the applied data science roadmap in partnership with Product, Engineering, and executive stakeholders
Drive the development of statistical models, machine learning solutions, experimentation frameworks, and causal inference methodologies to improve product performance and customer outcomes
Establish best practices for experimentation, measurement, forecasting, and decision-making across the organization
Translate ambiguous business problems into scalable analytical and machine learning solutions
Influence product strategy by identifying opportunities through deep analysis of customer behavior, experimentation, and business performance
Partner closely with engineering teams to operationalize models and deploy production-ready solutions
Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership and executive stakeholders to influence strategic decisions
Build a culture of scientific rigor, operational excellence, and continuous innovation across the data science organization

Your Expertise

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
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence executive stakeholders through data-driven storytelling
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives from ideation through production

For US based applicants:

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $320,000 - $380,000 annually + equity + benefits
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location

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