Head/Director of Data Science

Description

Summary: Appodeal is seeking an experienced Head / Director of Data Science to lead and scale its Data Science function, driving advanced analytics and ML initiatives within a global product company. Highlights: 1. Lead and scale the Data Science function in a global product company 2. Direct influence on product roadmap and business outcomes 3. Collaborative and international team environment **Appodeal** is a dynamic US\-based product company with a truly global presence. We have offices in **Warsaw, Barcelona and Parkland (FL),** along with remote team members located around the world. Our company thrives on diversity, collaboration, and innovation, making us a leader in the mobile app monetization space. **Why Appodeal?** At Appodeal, we're more than just a company—we're a team united by a common mission: **Help people discover and grow their talents through products that enable successful mobile app businesses!** We take pride in our cutting\-edge product and our internationally dispersed team of talented professionals. Here's what we value, and what we hope you do too: * **Continuous Learning and Growth:** We are passionate about learning, growing personally, and building rewarding careers. * **Making an Impact:** We are committed to building a history\-defining company that leaves a lasting impact on the mobile app industry. * **Solving Exciting Challenges:** We tackle complex problems every day, supported by a team of world\-class professionals and mentors. * **Enjoying the Journey:** We believe in having fun while working toward our goals. We are now expanding our data capabilities and seeking an experienced **Head / Director of Data Science** to lead and scale our **Data Science UA team** function in Barcelona. This role is ideal for a leader with a strong technical background, excellent people\-management skills, and the ability to turn data into actionable, high\-impact product and business outcomes. **Role Overview:** **The Head / Director of Data Science** will be responsible for building and growing our Data Science organization, driving advanced analytics and ML initiatives, and ensuring our products and business units are empowered by high\-quality insights and predictive capabilities. You will work closely with Product, Engineering, Revenue, and Leadership teams to translate business needs into DS/ML solutions, strengthen our data infrastructure, and support decision\-making across the ecosystem. This is a strategic and hands\-on leadership role with significant influence on product evolution, optimization algorithms, and operational excellence. **Key Responsibilities:** **Leadership \& Strategy** * Lead and scale the Data Science function across the organization. * Translate business and product goals into clear DS/ML initiatives and execution plans. * Build and promote a strong data\-driven culture across all teams. * Applied Data Science \& ML. * Oversee development, deployment, and monitoring of ML models across Appodeal's product and monetization ecosystem. * Guide experimentation, modeling, uplift measurement, and algorithmic optimization. * Ensure model quality, reliability, fairness, and performance at scale. * Collaboration \& Stakeholder Management. * Partner with Product and Engineering teams to integrate Data Science into product roadmaps. * Work with business units to identify opportunities, define DS/ML requirements, and deliver impactful insights. * Communicate DS outcomes, metrics, and recommendations to leadership. **Team Leadership** * Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of Data Scientists, Analysts, and ML/AI specialists. * Foster knowledge sharing, best practices, experimentation, and continuous improvement. * Drive hiring, talent development, and team structure optimization. **Data Infrastructure \& Governance** * Collaborate with Data Engineering and MLOps teams to ensure robust pipelines, feature stores, and model deployment workflows. * Improve data quality, observability, and governance standards. **Qualifications:** **Education** Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or a related field (PhD is a plus). **Experience** * 5\+ years of experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, or Applied Analytics. * 3\+ years in a DS leadership role (Lead DS, Head of DS, Director of DS, or similar). * Demonstrated experience building and leading Data Science teams. * Proven track record of delivering DS/ML solutions with real business impact. **Technical Skills** * Strong understanding of ML algorithms, experimentation, predictive modeling, and statistical analysis. * Hands\-on experience with Python, ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit\-learn), and analytics tooling. * Solid understanding of data pipelines, big data technologies, and collaboration with Data Engineering teams. * Experience with AdTech, attribution, auction mechanics, or optimization algorithms is a strong plus. **Leadership \& Soft Skills** * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. * Ability to translate technical concepts into business language. * Strong decision\-making and prioritization abilities. * Passion for mentoring, coaching, and building high\-performing teams. **What We Offer:** * Opportunity to build and lead the Data Science function of a global product company. * Direct influence on product roadmap and business outcomes. * Collaborative and international team environment. * Competitive compensation package and growth opportunities. * A chance to shape the future of mobile app monetization. With an outstanding product and a mission that excites and inspires, Appodeal offers a unique opportunity to make an impact while being part of an amazing team. **Join us** and help shape the future of mobile app success!