Airwallex

Data Science Director, Growth

Airwallex

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $300,000 - $320,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

CloudPythonSQL

About the role

  • Lead and scale a high-impact data science & AI team focused on revenue growth
  • Architect and oversee experimentation frameworks to accelerate innovation
  • Build AI-driven solutions to enhance growth techniques
  • Partner across functions to embed data-driven thinking into every initiative
  • Establish clear KPIs for acquisition, activation, retention, and LTV
  • Elevate the role of data science in shaping business strategy and mentor future leaders

Requirements

  • 10+ years in data science, analytics, or applied ML
  • 5+ years leading teams at scale in top-tier tech, fintech, or growth-driven businesses
  • Proven track record of using data science to drive customer acquisition, funnel optimization, personalization, and retention in high-growth B2B products
  • Strong background in analytics, statistical modeling, causal inference, experimentation design
  • Proficiency with Python/R, SQL, and cloud-based data platforms
  • Comfortable navigating business trade-offs, prioritizing for outsized growth impact
  • Skilled at partnering with Product, Engineering, and Marketing leaders to align on shared goals
  • Thrives in fast-scaling environments with high ambiguity and building from the ground up
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence executive-level stakeholders
Benefits
  • US-based employees are eligible to participate in medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Basic life insurance
  • Well-being benefits
  • 20 paid days of vacation
  • 12 paid days of company holidays in a calendar year

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
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Soft skills
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