Director, Data Science

About the team and the role: 

Credit Karma is looking for a seasoned Director of Data Science who is passionate about applying machine learning to solve financial problems for our millions of members, can effectively manage and scale data scientists and managers - while building an organizational culture of operational excellence. Data Science drives the vast majority of Credit Karma’s revenue and fuels almost all aspects of the product. As such, this role is highly cross-functional and requires tight partnerships with a wide range of functions - including engineering, product, business and analytics. The ideal candidate has rich experience with large-scale AI development, ML operational excellence, data product ecosystem understanding, and is excited about cutting edge AI development - including Generative AI. They also have a track record of being able to influence executives with their data, story telling, technical and communication skills.

What you’ll do:

• Partner with Engineering, Product, and cross-functional teams to inform, influence, support, and execute strategy and the roadmap for the existing and emerging AI space at Credit Karma
• Shape the short and long-term technical vision and strategy for current and new ML capabilities to drive revenue, member engagement and member value at scale
• Direct and manage the activities and personnel of Credit Karma’s Data Science organization including hiring, training, talent development and performance management
• Develop understanding of large scale AI systems, their operational maturity, as well as broader industry challenges, to identify present and future risks and opportunities
• Inspire, lead and scale a team of data scientists and managers across multiple teams in close collaboration with other Data Science Directors and Managers
• Exhibit intellectual curiosity, intrinsic drive, decisiveness, and resilience with ambiguity and complexity

Minimum Basic Requirement:

• MS / PhD in a quantitative discipline (e.g., engineering, machine learning, data science, operations research, economics) with 8+ years experience 
• Prior Director of Data Science, Machine Learning or similar experience
• Experience with working cross-functionally and with multiple stakeholders, including Engineering, Product, Analytics and Finance at mid- or large-scale companies
• Strong communication skills

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working on large scale AI systems with applications across machine learning and generative AI, AI infrastructure, operationalization and A/B testing 
• Ability to balance fast paced environments at a large scale company
• Ads business and product experience

Benefits at Credit Karma include:

• Medical and Dental Coverage
• Retirement Plan
• Commuter Benefits
• Wellness perks
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Child Bonding, Cultural Observance, Birthday)
• Education Perks
• Paid Gift Week in December