Head of Data Science - AI Innovation Leadership

About the Role

We are seeking a Head of Data Science to lead and scale our Data Science team. This is a senior leadership role at the intersection of cutting-edge AI innovation and high-impact production systems. Please note that this role requires relocation to Riyadh.

What You'll Do

• Develop data-driven business insights and work with cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities and recommend prioritization of product, growth, and optimization initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of data scientists focused on algorithm development, machine learning, experimentation, and advanced analytics.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Design to integrate solutions into scalable, production-grade systems and customer-facing experiences.
• Champion data-driven decision-making, ensuring that product and strategy decisions are informed by rigorous quantitative analysis.
• Drive innovation by staying current with emerging research, technologies, and industry best practices in algorithms, optimization, and applied machine learning.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in data science, machine learning, optimization, or causal inference, including building and deploying algorithms in production systems.
• 3+ years of people management experience leading high-performing technical teams, with a proven ability to mentor, develop, and retain top talent.
• Deep expertise in machine learning, experimental design, causal inference, and statistical methodologies, with a track record of applying them to high-stakes product or marketplace decisions.
• Experience in algorithm development and prototyping, and with productionizing algorithms for real-time systems.
• Strong communication and influence skills, with the ability to engage both technical and executive stakeholders, align priorities, and build consensus.

Nice to Have

• Experience navigating complex, ambiguous problem spaces and guiding teams through prioritization, tradeoffs, and execution.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in extracting user behavior insights from large datasets.

What We Offer

• Relocation support to Riyadh.
• Visa sponsorship for international candidates.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead a talented team in a rapidly growing field.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and resources.