Director of Data Science, Machine Learning

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Next Insurance is a fast-growing tech company based in Silicon Valley that is led by a team of experienced entrepreneurs with a history of successful outcomes. Our mission is to transform insurance for small businesses by combining world-class technology and phenomenal customer service to offer better insurance at a lower price. As the leading digital insurtech company transforming small business insurance, we are proud to have achieved a company valuation of $4 billion and total funding raised to more than $880 million! 


Next Insurance is looking for explorers who are filled with curiosity, have the desire to travel the unbeaten path, and realize new heights in providing small business owners with the peace of mind to run their businesses. If you move fast, and are customer-focused and willing to challenge the status quo, Next Insurance might just be your next journey.


We are looking for a seasoned Director of Data Science to help us bring data modeling and machine learning to the small and medium-sized business (SMB) insurance industry. You will be responsible for leading and growing a team of 10+ high-performing data scientists, as well as expanding the application of machine learning techniques to major facets of NEXT’s business including Risk, Growth, Operations and Data Foundations. This is a fantastic opportunity to push an already efficient team to the next level, and be an impactful thought leader within a hyper-growth startup.


What You’ll Do: 

  • Design and drive high-level strategy and roadmap for the machine learning team
  • Attract and nurture top talent through a combination of recruiting best practices, coaching, sustainable org structure design and a high technical & culture bar
  • Work cross-functionally and cultivate great relationships with a diverse set of key stakeholders across the organization
  • Enable the team to deliver high business impact as well as develop their individual career and skill set
  • Promote and build a cohesive team culture with psychological safety and frequent feedback
  • Continue to drive data strategy around external vendors sources, including product back-testing and contract negotiations
  • Provide thought leadership on strategic data usage and innovation to executive leadership


What We Need: 

  • 5+ years of leading and building machine learning teams and 10+ years of hands-on experience building and deploying models and data products
  • Can coach and foster leaders from within, as well as attract external top talent
  • Familiarity with ML techniques and end-to-end development + deployment processes
  • Ability to influence a wide range of cross-functional stakeholders, including product, operations, growth and engineering
  • Hands-on experience of vendor relationships and negotiations
  • BS/MS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Math, or related areas


Unstoppable Qualities: 

  • Experience with risk modeling in any relevant domain
  • Knowledge of MLOps and CI/CD best practices


One of our core values is 'Play as a Team'; this means making sure everyone has an equal chance to participate and make a difference. We win by playing together. Next Insurance is an equal opportunity employer and prioritizes building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants of any type and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws. Next's policy is to comply with all applicable laws related to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

More Information on NEXT Insurance
NEXT Insurance operates in the Fintech industry. The company is located in Palo Alto, CA, Waltham, MA and Rochester, NY. NEXT Insurance was founded in 2016. It has 651 total employees. It offers perks and benefits such as Partners with nonprofits, Friends outside of work, Eat lunch together, Daily sync, Open door policy and OKR operational model. To see all 17 open jobs at NEXT Insurance, click here.
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