Airwallex

Head of Growth Data Science

Who can apply: US-based role. The employer has not said which states are eligible — confirm before applying.
Location as listed by the employer: “US - San Francisco”
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About this role

Airwallex is hiring for a Head of Growth Data Science role (full-time). See the official posting for full details.

Requirements

  • Growth-oriented leader: You have 10+ years of experience in data science, analytics, applied machine learning, or quantitative strategy, including 5+ years leading high-performing teams.
  • Strong technical foundation: You have deep expertise in experimentation, causal inference, forecasting, applied machine learning, SQL, and Python or R.
  • Strategic operator: You are comfortable prioritizing ambiguous problems, balancing trade-offs, and focusing teams on initiatives with measurable growth impact.
  • Hands-on builder: You can engage deeply with technical work while building scalable systems, analytical frameworks, and team practices.
  • Executive influencer: You communicate complex findings clearly and can influence senior stakeholders through rigorous analysis and practical recommendations.
  • Customer-centric thinker: You are passionate about understanding customer behavior and using data to create better experiences and stronger business outcomes.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, or Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in data science, analytics, quantitative strategy, or applied machine learning.

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