Director of Analytics & Data Science
This is a pivotal leadership role at CircleCI designed for a 'builder-disruptor' who can balance high-level strategy with technical execution. The position is unique because it combines traditional product analytics with advanced ML production and emerging AI initiatives. It is ideal for a veteran data leader who wants to move beyond simple reporting into deep, outcome-driven business transformation.
CircleCI
San Francisco, California, United States · Posted 17 April 2026
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About CircleCI
CircleCI is a mid-sized employer working in software development / devops, based in San Francisco, California, United States.
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Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Define the overarching vision and roadmap for data-driven decision making across the company
- Manage and mentor a team of 10, including managers for GTM and Product Analytics
- Oversee the transition of ML models from experimental notebooks to stable production environments
- Design and enforce statistical rigor within the company's experimentation and A/B testing programs
- Act as a strategic consultant to GTM and Product executives to translate business hurdles into analytical solutions
Essential
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in analytics, data science, or related quantitative fields
- At least 4 years of experience in a people management or leadership capacity
- Proven track record of influencing product and business strategy through data-driven insights
- Expert-level SQL proficiency and hands-on experience using Python for modeling and analysis
- Experience working within a B2B SaaS environment
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams through complex, ambiguous problem-solving scenarios
Preferred
- Experience with developer-focused products or product-led growth (PLG) models
- Familiarity with AI prompt engineering and context engineering
- Experience evaluating and implementing next-gen AI/BI tools
- Background in managing managers and scaling mid-sized data organizations
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Benefits & perks
- Strategic influence with a 'seat at the table' with functional leadership
- Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing team of 10+
- Exposure to cutting-edge AI and machine learning production environments
- Collaborative work culture with specialized platform and systems teams
- Autonomy to define the vision and roadmap for data usage
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