Director of Data Science, Performance Marketing

Root Insurance Agency

Director of Data Science managing performance marketing strategies at Root Insurance. Leading a team in optimizing marketing channels and operational processes for better performance.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $250,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advance Root’s performance marketing capabilities through improvements in bidding systems, automation, and applied machine learning
Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team responsible for the deployment, optimization, and performance of a nine-figure annual marketing budget
Drive fast, disciplined experimentation across channels and partners
Develop strategic relationships with marketing and technology partners
Align priorities across Marketing, Analytics, Engineering, and Product

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline (PhD preferred)
8+ years applying advanced quantitative methods to drive significant business impact
4+ years leading technical organizations, with a track record of developing leaders
Experience building and deploying statistical and machine learning systems in production environments
Proficient with AWS (or analogous) platforms
Excellent communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible for competitive bonus and equity offering

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Hard Skills & Tools

machine learningbidding systemsautomationquantitative methodsstatistical systemsproduction environments

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationteam developmentstrategic relationship buildingexperimentation

Certifications

PhD