GoFundMe · 6 hours ago
Manager, Data Science
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$187K/yr - $281K/yr
8+ years expGoFundMe is the world’s most powerful community for good, dedicated to helping people help each other. They are seeking a Data Science Manager to lead the development of marketing data science initiatives, building scalable AI and data science foundations that support decision-making across various teams. The role involves mentoring data scientists and driving innovation in marketing science to optimize resource allocation and improve ROI.
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Responsibilities
Build a strong AI and data science foundation: Develop scalable pipelines, reusable modeling frameworks, and robust experimentation platforms to support marketing and growth decision-making
Lead end-to-end data science & AI projects: From requirements gathering through feature engineering, modeling, validation, deployment, and monitoring
Establish best practices: Champion standards in model governance, reproducibility, data quality, and system reliability to ensure sustainable and trustworthy AI adoption
Drive marketing science innovation: Apply advanced methods—causal inference, uplift modeling, multi-touch attribution, and media mix modeling—to unlock insights and optimize spend
Advance forecasting & ROI modeling: Deliver budget allocation frameworks and predictive models that guide long-term roadmap planning and marketing efficiency
Partner cross-functionally: Work closely with Marketing, Growth, Product, Engineering, and Finance leaders to align analytics initiatives with revenue impact
Invest in people: Mentor, coach, and elevate a team of high-performing data scientists; foster a culture of technical rigor, curiosity, and applied innovation
Push the frontier of applied AI in marketing: Evaluate emerging generative and predictive AI approaches for audience segmentation, creative optimization, personalization, and campaign efficiency
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in data science roles with direct impact on marketing, growth, or revenue optimization
Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field (Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Physics, Operations Research or related), or equivalent applied experience
Advanced proficiency in Python (NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn) and SQL (window functions, optimization)
Deep experience with experimentation frameworks: A/B testing, causal inference, uplift modeling, and attribution models
Proven success in forecasting, optimization, and budget allocation models for marketing and growth functions
Hands-on with data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks) and BI tools (Looker, Tableau, or equivalent)
Strong data storytelling and executive presentation abilities
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence executive stakeholders and translate data into actionable business recommendations
Experience developing senior data scientists and elevating team practices
Demonstrated ability to define a strategic vision for applied data science in marketing, balancing rapid experimentation with long-term infrastructure investments
Preferred
Familiarity with experimentation and web/mobile analytics platforms (Optimizely, GrowthBook, Google Analytics, Amplitude)
Experience integrating with marketing APIs (Google, Meta, programmatic platforms) for campaign optimization
Prior exposure to generative AI or LLMs in marketing use cases (e.g., personalization, targeting, creative analysis)
Knowledge of multi-arm and contextual bandit algorithms for adaptive experimentation and continuous marketing optimization
Familiarity with ML ops practices: version control, model monitoring, scalable ETL frameworks
Benefits
Competitive pay and comprehensive healthcare benefits
Financial assistance for things like hybrid work, family planning, along with generous parental leave, flexible time-off policies, and mental health and wellness resources to support your overall well-being
Learning, development, and recognition programs to help you thrive and grow
Community engagement through our volunteering program
Company
GoFundMe
GoFundMe is the world’s largest fundraising platform, helping people, causes, and charities raise money fast and efficiently.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
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2014-04-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Timothy Cadogan
CEO
Steve Froehlich
Chief Customer Growth Officer
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