Render · 1 week ago
Head of Data Science
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$250K/yr - $344K/yr
8+ years expRender is building a modern cloud platform for developers creating AI-native applications. The Head of Data Science will define and scale the data function, lead a high-performing team, and drive strategic insights across the organization.
Cloud InfrastructureInternetSoftware
Responsibilities
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing data science team across analytics, experimentation, and statistical modeling
Personally drive and guide impactful IC work, from ad hoc analysis to ML-based modeling projects
Create and evangelize best practices for data reliability, reproducibility, and documentation
Collaborate with senior leadership to define a long term data strategy
Own and scale the Data Science function across product, growth, and go-to-market, aligning with company OKRs and strategic bets
Hire, lead, and mentor a world-class team of data scientists and analysts; build a high-trust, high-impact culture grounded in intellectual rigor and bias for action
Define and communicate Render’s long-term data strategy and architecture in partnership with Engineering and Product leadership
Drive strategic insight across the org: from pricing and packaging to product adoption, conversion, and customer segmentation
Promote data fluency across Render through tools, dashboards, and processes that empower every team to make smarter decisions
Provide actionable insights about our users such as how they work, how they discover features, and which obstacles they might run into on the platform
Contribute toward initiatives to enhance the reliability and accuracy of our data infrastructure and processes
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in data science, with 4+ years in a leadership role scaling teams and delivering cross-functional impact
A strong foundation in statistics, causal inference, experimentation, and modeling techniques
Fluency in SQL and Python; experience with modern data stacks (e.g. BigQuery, dbt, Metabase, Mixpanel)
Track record of influencing executive-level decisions through clear storytelling and analytical depth
Demonstrated ability to scale data functions from zero-to-one and beyond in fast-paced, product-led environments
Impact mindset: you're excited to wear multiple hats, move fast, and help define what “great” looks like
Preferred
Bonus: experience in B2B SaaS, cloud infrastructure, developer tools, or growth analytics
Benefits
4 weeks of paid vacation.
14 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents to bond with a newly born, adopted, or fostered child. We will also work with you to create a supportive plan of return.
Long-term disability, life insurance, and 401K plans.
100% employer-paid medical coverage and 99% employer-paid dental and vision coverage for you and a dependent. FSAs and HSAs are available as well.
Monthly lifestyle stipend for wellness, mental health and therapy, hobbies, etc.
Monthly cell phone and internet subsidy.
Commuter benefits for Renders in the Bay Area, and home office stipends for remote Renders.
Continuous learning benefits & related support.
Company
Render
Render provides a unified cloud for developers and teams to host all their applications, databases, and websites.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Render has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2022 (1)
2021 (2)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$156.8MKey Investors
GeorgianBessemer Venture PartnersAddition
2025-01-21Series C· $80M
2023-06-20Series B· $50M
2021-11-22Series A· $20M
Leadership Team
Anurag Goel
Founder and CEO
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