Data Scientist • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in data science, particularly in monetization strategies and outcomes — you've successfully led teams and projects that connect product strategy with business goals, ensuring data-driven decision-making. Your expertise in SQL and Python allows you to analyze complex datasets and derive actionable insights that drive business value.

You possess strong leadership skills and have experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and marketing — you understand the importance of aligning data science efforts with broader business objectives and can communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders. You thrive in a semi-embedded model, working closely with product pillars to influence product development and marketing strategies.

Your background includes a solid understanding of machine learning techniques and their application in real-world scenarios — you are comfortable designing experiments and building models that enhance user experience while balancing advertiser outcomes. You are passionate about fostering an inclusive team environment and mentoring junior data scientists to help them grow in their careers.

Desirable

Experience in the tech industry, particularly in platforms that focus on community engagement and local businesses — familiarity with monetization strategies in social networks or similar environments is a plus.

What you'll do

As the Head of Data Science - Monetization at Nextdoor, you will co-own the monetization strategy and outcomes, directly impacting how the platform creates value for businesses of all sizes. You will lead a team of data scientists, guiding them in rigorous measurement, experimentation, and modeling to inform product and marketing decisions.

You will collaborate with senior leadership to connect product strategy with business goals, ensuring that data-informed direction is at the forefront of decision-making processes. Your role will involve designing and implementing data-driven experiments that evaluate the effectiveness of monetization strategies, providing insights that help shape product development.

You will also play a key role in building and improving the data science team's capabilities, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. By leveraging your expertise, you will help the team navigate complex data challenges and drive impactful results that enhance the overall health of the platform.

What we offer

Nextdoor provides a warm and inclusive work environment that embraces a hybrid employment model, blending remote work with opportunities for in-person collaboration. You will have access to professional development resources and the chance to work on meaningful projects that impact local communities.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement — we value diverse backgrounds and perspectives, believing they contribute to our success as a team. Join us in shaping the future of neighborhood connections and community engagement.