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Director Data Science Startup Jobs in California

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Director Data Science

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Director Data Science Location: San Francisco, CA Sponsorship: Yes Relocation: Yes Industry: Data Science A Fortune 500 is looking for a proven Data Science leader to create a new Data Science team.

AEG

Director, Data Science

Sacramento, CA · On-site

As part of the Business Intelligence team, the Director of Data Science will lead advanced analytics initiatives that translate complex data into actionable recommendations across ticketing, retail ...

Boot Barn

Director, Data Science & Insights

Irvine, CA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

DIRECTOR, DATA SCIENCE & INSIGHTS REPORTS TO: CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER STATUS: EXEMPT Summary Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build ...

Boot Barn

Director, Data Science & Insights

Irvine, CA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

DIRECTOR, DATA SCIENCE & INSIGHTS REPORTS TO: CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER STATUS: EXEMPT Summary Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build ...

Omnicom

Director, Data Science

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Data Science and AI The Data Science team is pivotal in the delivery of modern agency services. We ... Lead and train direct reports and manage their career progression Required Skills Hands-on ...

Omnicom

Director, Data Science

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

Data Science and AI The Data Science team is pivotal in the delivery of modern agency services. We ... Lead and train direct reports and manage their career progression Required Skills Hands-on ...

Figma

Director, Data Science

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

As Director, you will lead a team of data scientists and managers, setting the vision for how data shapes strategy across Figma's AI products. You'll work closely with Product, Engineering, Design ...

CookUnity

Director, Data Science/ML

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

The role: We're looking for a Director, Data Science/ML who will drive CookUnity's next phase of product innovation through forward-looking data science capabilities. This role goes beyond ...

Figma

Director, Data Science

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$290K - $376K/yr

As Director, you will lead a team of data scientists and managers, setting the vision for how data shapes strategy across Figma's AI products. You'll work closely with Product, Engineering, Design ...

Walmart

Senior Director, Data Science

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$208K - $416K/yr

As the Senior Director of Data Science for Commerce Foundational Models , you will lead an elite, high-caliber engineering and data science team dedicated to building Walmart's next-generation ...

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What is the difference between Director Data Science Startup vs Data Scientist?

AspectDirector Data Science StartupData Scientist
Required CredentialsAdvanced degree (Master's/PhD), leadership experienceBachelor's or Master's in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field
Work EnvironmentLeadership role overseeing teams, strategic planningHands-on data analysis, model development, research
Employer & Industry UsageStartups, tech companies, innovation-driven firmsVaries from startups to large corporations, research labs
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding leadership roles, strategic responsibilitiesTechnical skills, project work, data analysis

The Director Data Science Startup typically holds a leadership position with strategic oversight and team management responsibilities, requiring advanced degrees and experience. In contrast, a Data Scientist focuses on technical data analysis and model development, often with less emphasis on leadership. Both roles are common in startup environments and tech industries, but they differ significantly in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Director Data Science Startup job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution.

Director Data Science

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San Francisco, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Director Data Science

Location: San Francisco, CA

Sponsorship: Yes

Relocation: Yes

Industry: Data Science

A Fortune 500 is looking for a proven Data Science leader to create a new Data Science team. This is your chance to build a department, define a strategy, and implement a road-map to create and build data science products.


The department will be part of a new innovation center, essentially a start-up within a bigger organization. As the new leader of this department it is imperative that you bring disruptive ideas, creative mindsets and hire top-notch technical talent. The head of this new Data Science division will be expected to solve classic e-commerce problems; targeted advertising and marketing, recommendation systems, behavioral analytics and customer profiling, supply chain optimization, etc.


You will be tasked with designing, building and selling analytics tools and products within the wider business and build a world class team to help you accomplish the vision you have submitted to stakeholders. This is an incredible opportunity to make a significant impact on a multibillion-dollar business; greenfield positions like this do not come around often.

For this opportunity you will need:

  • PhD in Computer Science/related field/equivalent industry experience.
  • Extensive Data Science experience preferably in different environments.
  • Experience in building Data Science product and putting it into production.
  • Ability to define and implement a global Data Science strategy.
  • Proven track record in a Data Science leadership position.
  • Strong Machine Learning experience.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and influence at the C-level.

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