Hinge · 9 hours ago
Director of Data Science & Analytics
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$252K/yr - $302K/yr
8+ years expHinge is the dating app designed to be deleted, focused on inspiring intimate connections and reducing loneliness. The Director of Data Science & Analytics will lead the data strategy and team, shaping product innovation through data-driven insights and experimentation.
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Responsibilities
Own data science and analytics for a multi-team product group, defining the long-term strategy, operating model, and team structure that enable scalable experimentation, measurement, and insight generation
Partner with senior leaders across Product, Engineering, AI, and Research to shape group-wide product strategy, using metrics, experimentation, and data-driven insights to drive clarity and alignment
Design and evolve experimentation and measurement frameworks—including governance, methodology, and tooling—that raise the bar on rigor while capturing both short-term behaviors and long-term user success aligned to business outcomes
Lead development of shared data systems, models, and infrastructure (e.g., behavioral analytics, outcome measurement, pipelines, internal tools) in collaboration with AI, ML, and Data Platform teams to accelerate discovery, personalization, and decision-making
Synthesize signals across teams and user journeys, identifying cross-cutting trends and patterns that proactively inform product direction and strategic trade-offs
Act as a trusted thought partner to executive stakeholders, advising on product strategy, roadmap decisions, and performance diagnostics through a data and experimentation lens
Represent the product group in org-wide DS&A forums, contributing to planning, capability building, and the evolution of data culture and best practices
Build, lead, and scale a high-performing DS&A team, fostering inclusion, coaching, autonomy, and sustained professional growth
Qualification
Required
8+ years in data science or analytics, including 3+ years leading and developing data science teams, with demonstrated success supporting mission-driven, user-centric consumer products
Deep expertise in product analytics, experimentation, and user behavior modeling, with a proven ability to turn ambiguous problem spaces into clear, data-informed strategies and outcomes
Strong technical fluency in SQL and Python, with the ability to engage deeply in modeling and analysis, guide technical direction, and partner effectively with AI and ML teams
Systems-level thinker experienced in scaling measurement frameworks and data infrastructure to support longitudinal, qualitative, and outcome-oriented insights
Proven cross-functional leader and influencer, able to align diverse stakeholders, communicate complex ideas clearly, and drive impact through collaboration—not just analysis
Thoughtful, principled data leader and coach, passionate about rigorous experimentation, intentional measurement, and the growth and development of data scientists and analysts at all levels
Benefits
401(k) Matching: We match 100% of the first 10% of pre-tax 401(k) contributions you make, up to a maximum of $10,000 per year.
Professional Growth: Get an annual Learning & Development stipend once you’ve been with us for three months. You also get free access to Udemy, an online learning and teaching marketplace with over 6000 courses, starting your first day.
Parental Leave & Planning: When you become a new parent, you’re eligible for 100% paid parental leave (20 paid weeks for both birth and non-birth parents.)
Fertility Support: You’ll get easy access to fertility care through Carrot, from basic treatments to fertility preservation. We also provide a stipend towards fertility preservation. You and your spouse/domestic partner are both eligible.
Date Stipend: All Hinge employees receive a $100 monthly stipend for epic dates– Romantic or otherwise. Hinge Premium is also free for employees and their loved ones.
ERGs: We have eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)—Asian, Unapologetic, Disability, LGBTQIA+, Raices, Women/Nonbinary, Parents —that hold regular meetings, host events, and provide dedicated support to the organization & its community.
Company
Hinge
Hinge is a social discovery network helping users meet new people through an application.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$20.6MKey Investors
Shasta VenturesGreat Oaks Venture Capital
2018-06-21Acquired
2014-12-11Series A· $12M
2014-07-01Convertible Note· $4.5M
Leadership Team
Joelle Sherman
Chief of Staff to the CEO
Justin McLeod
Founder, CEO
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