Data Science Team Manager - Commercial

The Commercial Data Science & Machine Learning team at Squarespace is looking for a Data Science Team Manager. Our team develops and integrates data science models into company practices and the product to unlock value for Squarespace and its customers.

In this role, you will support investment decisions by leading data scientists to deliver high-impact models end-to-end, from initial scoping and requirements gathering to final deployment. In addition to team leadership, you will contribute hands-on to production machine-learning and statistical models, experimental design, and causal inference techniques.

This is a hybrid role working from our NYC office 3 days per week. You will report to the Senior Manager of Data Science & Machine Learning.

• Manage a Data Science team, including project planning, technical leadership, and mentorship
• Work hands-on with the team to design, deploy, and maintain statistical and machine-learning models in business- and customer-facing applications; for example, marketing mix modeling, customer lifetime value modeling, and financial risk modeling.
• Collaborate with Analysts, Engineers, and Product Managers to deliver data solutions
• Drive the strategic roadmap by identifying new opportunities to solve business challenges with modeling
• Translate business needs to technical roadmaps and ensure alignment between technical and business partners.
• Continuously validate and improve model performance through iterative testing, tuning, and feature engineering
• Research advancements in AI, data science, and ML to evaluate potential applications of new technology

• 8+ years of experience working in Data Science roles, with 1+ years experience leading teams
• Experience leading cross-functional projects to completion, managing project timelines and deliverables
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex analyses to technical and non-technical audiences
• People management skills, including mentorship of team members and elevating the skills of the entire team.
• Experience building and deploying models in a production environment
• Strong competency with Python and SQL

• A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums 
• Fertility and adoption benefits
• Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement benefits with employer match
• Flexible paid time off
• 20 weeks for parental leave and up to 12 weeks to care for an ill family member
• Pretax commuter benefit
• Education reimbursement
• Employee donation match to community organizations
• 8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Dog-friendly workplace
• Free lunch and snacks
• Private rooftop
• Hack week twice per year

The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, and location, among other factors. 

In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include on-target commissions or overtime pay), Squarespace employees are eligible to be granted an option to purchase our common stock.

Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries and territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, and scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, and marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity and creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold. Our team of more than 1,500 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, Aveiro, Portugal, and coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, and Australia. For more information about our company culture, visit https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers.

Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives and experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace and celebrate the diversity of our customers, but we also work toward the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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