Director of Data Science

What You'll Do

• At Omnidian we believe in trust and autonomy. How you create an impact is ultimately up to you. Here is an outline of some of the things you’ll be doing:
Team Leadership & Strategy (40%)
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of data scientists and ML engineers
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and rapid delivery
• Develop and execute the data science roadmap and strategy, aligned with company goals
• Set clear priorities and measure impact against KPIs
Operationalizing Data Science (35%)
• Integrate predictive and prescriptive analytics into core technology and processes
• Architect and oversee scalable, production-ready data pipelines and ML models
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Operations to prioritize and execute high-value opportunities
Industry Influence & Thought Leadership (25%)
• Serve as a subject matter expert in renewable energy data science
• Represent Omnidian at industry events, conferences, and with key stakeholders
• Advocate for best practices in data science and ML deployment
• Engage directly with clients to understand needs, present insights, and demonstrate value

Who You Are

• Strategic Leadership – Guides team vision while delivering measurable results
• Technical Excellence – Deep expertise in ML, statistical modeling, and experimentation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Communicates effectively across technical and non-technical teams
• Execution Focus – Turns strategy into scalable, operational solutions
• Mission-Driven Mindset – Passionate about clean energy and sustainability

Experience You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics) or equivalent practical experience; advanced degree is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in data science, with a proven track record of building and deploying models in a production environment
• 4+ years of experience in data science leadership, building and managing data science teams
• Proven experience building and scaling data science teams from the ground up
• Deep expertise in machine learning, statistical modeling, and experimental design.
• Strong programming skills in Python and expertise with a relevant data science stacks (e.g., pandas, etc).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) and big data technologies (e.g., Apache Spark).
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Passion for clean energy and a strong desire to contribute to a mission-driven company.

Work-life and Culture

• Most of our roles offer the opportunity to work remotely
• If you are in the Seattle area, we offer a vibrant office space in the historic and beautiful Smith Tower, in the heart of Pioneer Square
• We prioritize applicants near one of our employee clusters and offer one or more local gatherings per year
• We provide outstanding benefits including family medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) administration and $1k match per year and thoughtful paid time off
• We offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave to all FTE employees (birthing and non-birthing) after 1 year, and four-week paid sabbatical leave after four years
• We offer a competitive total compensation package that includes monthly health insurance premiums, bonuses and long-term stock options for every employee
• We love to lift each other up through company-wide slack channels such as #puppiesandpets, #omnidian-wellness, #praiseandbooms and #sustainablefuture
• We have affinity groups to help employees feel seen and supported, such as Rainbow Array, BIPOC, Thriving Survivors, Vets at Omnidian, Black Lights Matter and Neurospicy R Us
• We are a passionate, mission driven team that believes in collaboration, mutual respect and trust. For examples, come Discover our Story!

Grow With Us

• We mentor and invest in our employees and prioritize them for future opportunities. Check out our Instagram reels to see a few career journey examples
• Internal candidates: Check out our advice on Internal Transfer: Job Application Process
• Here are the next roles in this career track:
• Senior Director, Data Science
• Vice President, Data Science
• We’re a fast-growing startup, which means we’re constantly reinventing processes, adding new products, and asking people to use all of their skills and talents. That means there’s gonna be a lot of opportunities for you to grow, which also means you will likely be stretched in ways you’ve never experienced in a job before. If you are resilient, determined, and not afraid of a big challenge, come apply.