Data Science Manager, Shopping Experience

Instacart

Remote
Base: $200,000 - $230,000 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
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Analytics and experimentation strategy
Consumer journey optimization
Experiment design and readouts
** Instacart is seeking a Data Science Manager to lead a team in enhancing the shopping experience through data-driven insights and analytics. The role requires a strong background in data science, team leadership, and collaboration across various functions to optimize consumer app experiences. **

Job Summary

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of data scientists, setting clear priorities and upholding technical excellence.
  • Define and own the analytics and experimentation strategy across critical shopper surfaces, driving insights that improve conversion, retention, and satisfaction.
  • Partner as a thought leader with Product and Engineering leadership to shape roadmaps and ensure goals are measurable and achievable.

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** Instacart is seeking a Data Science Manager to lead a team in enhancing the shopping experience through data-driven insights and analytics. The role requires a strong background in data science, team leadership, and collaboration across various functions to optimize consumer app experiences. **

Salary

Base: $200,000 - $230,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for equity grant; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Analytics and experimentation strategy
  • Consumer journey optimization
  • Experiment design and readouts
  • Data quality and dashboards
  • Cross-functional leadership

Nice-to-have

  • E-commerce or marketplace experience
  • Ranking and personalization systems
  • Scaling experimentation programs
  • GenAI and AI-assisted workflows

Key Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in data science or analytics
  • 2+ years directly managing or tech-leading a data science team
  • Proven track record optimizing consumer app experiences
  • Deep hands-on expertise in experimentation and measurement
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python or R
  • Demonstrated cross-functional leadership

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Not specified

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