Director, Data Science

At Webflow, our mission is to bring development superpowers to everyone. Webflow is a Website Experience Platform (WXP) that empowers modern marketing teams to visually build, manage, and optimize stunning websites. With AI-driven personalization baked in, Webflow enables teams to significantly boost conversion rates, translating directly into measurable business growth. From independent designers and creative agencies to Fortune 500 companies, millions worldwide use Webflow to be more nimble, creative, and collaborative.

We’re looking for a Director, Data Science as a part of the Data & Insights team to help grow and evolve our data science team. You will be at the forefront of revolutionizing the way businesses collaborate, innovate, and grow using Webflow. Your leadership and strategic thinking will play a pivotal role in democratizing the power of web development for large-scale organizations, fostering collaboration, and scaling Webflow's impact globally. You’ll manage and mentor a team of talented data scientists and machine learning engineers working across experimentation, strategic analysis, statistical modeling and forecasting. You’ll collaborate closely with senior leadership across Product, Engineering, Marketing, Finance, and beyond; ensuring that insights are actionable and deeply integrated into strategic planning.

About the role 

• Remote-first (United States; BC & ON, Canada)
• Full-time 
• Permanent
• Exempt
• The cash compensation for this role is tailored to align with the cost of labor in different geographic markets. We've structured the base pay ranges for this role into zones for our geographic markets, and the specific base pay within the range will be determined by the candidate’s geographic location, job-related experience, knowledge, qualifications, and skills.
• The cash compensation for this role is tailored to align with the cost of labor in different geographic markets. We've structured the base pay ranges for this role into zones for our geographic markets, and the specific base pay within the range will be determined by the candidate’s geographic location, job-related experience, knowledge, qualifications, and skills.
• United States  (all figures cited below are in USD and pertain to workers in the United States)
• Zone A: $234,000 - $344,000
• Zone B: $220,500 - $323,550
• Zone C: $206,100- $302,850
• Canada  (All figures cited below in CAD and pertain to workers in ON & BC, Canada)
• CAD 266,400- 391,500

This role is also eligible to participate in Webflow's company-wide bonus program. Target amounts are a percentage of base salary and vary by career level. Payouts are based on company performance against established financial and operational goals. 

Please visit our Careers page for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.

As a Director, Data Science you’ll … 

• Lead, grow, and mentor a high-performing team of data scientists and ML engineers focused on product analytics, causal inference, experimentation, forecasting, and applied machine learning.
• Develop and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the team, setting clear direction and proactively anticipating strategic and scaling challenges through thoughtful long-term planning and strong execution.
• Design and deploy production-grade machine learning systems, including propensity models that drive personalization strategies, using advanced statistical modeling, ML, and data mining techniques.
• Define and evolve key product metrics in partnership with Data Analytics, and connect them to business-level output metrics that reflect both user experience and company impact.
• Lead exploratory analysis and segmentation initiatives to uncover opportunities across the customer journey, identify growth levers, and inform targeted strategies across the lifecycle.
• Drive the experimentation strategy by establishing scalable infrastructure, ensuring statistical rigor, and embedding a culture of test-and-learn across the organization.
• Collaborate closely with User Research to integrate qualitative and quantitative insights, crafting actionable recommendations that drive alignment, strategic clarity, and product decision-making.
• Partner with senior leaders across Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Finance to influence company strategy, align data science initiatives to key priorities, and drive measurable business impact.
• Establish scalable processes and best practices for scientific rigor, data storytelling, and operational excellence, ensuring consistency and trust in the team’s work.
• Evangelize insights across the company, strengthening data literacy, fostering a culture of curiosity and experimentation, and shaping Webflow’s long-term data strategy.
  

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, at Webflow we will support you in identifying where your interests and development opportunities lie and we'll help you incorporate them into your role.

About you 

You’ll thrive as a Director, Data Science if you:

• Have 10+ years of experience in data science or related fields, including 3 - 5 years in leadership roles where you’ve scaled teams and delivered measurable business impact.
• Have a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams, and mentoring individuals across a range of technical backgrounds.
• Are highly proficient in statistics, causal inference, experimentation design, and applied machine learning, with the judgment to balance rigor and pragmatism.
• Operate seamlessly at both the strategic and tactical levels—setting long-term vision while diving deep into technical or analytical challenges when needed.
• Excel in fast-paced, cross-functional environments, navigating ambiguity and influencing stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Marketing, and beyond.
• Communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively, with the ability to distill technical insights for non-technical audiences and drive adoption of data-informed decision-making.
• Collaborate fluidly with data analytics and user research peers, working through ambiguity to solve complex, nuanced problems with empathy and precision.

Our Core Behaviors:

• Obsess over customer experience. We deeply understand what we’re building and who we’re building for and serving. We define the leading edge of what’s possible in our industry and deliver the future for our customers
• Move with heartfelt urgency. We have a healthy relationship with impatience, channeling it thoughtfully to show up better and faster for our customers and for each other. Time is the most limited thing we have, and we make the most of every moment
• Say the hard thing with care. Our best work often comes from intelligent debate, critique, and even difficult conversations. We speak our minds and don’t sugarcoat things — and we do so with respect, maturity, and care
• Make your mark. We seek out new and unique ways to create meaningful impact, and we champion the same from our colleagues. We work as a team to get the job done, and we go out of our way to celebrate and reward those going above and beyond for our customers and our teammates

Benefits & wellness

• Equity ownership (RSUs) in a growing, privately-owned company
• 100% employer-paid healthcare, vision, and dental insurance coverage for full-time employees (working 30+ hours per week) and their dependents. Full-time employees may also be eligible for voluntary insurance options where applicable in the respective country of employment
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing caregivers, as well as an additional 6-8 weeks of pregnancy disability leave for birthing parents to be used before child bonding leave (note: where local requirements are more generous, employees receive the greater benefit); full-time employees also have access to family planning care and reimbursement
• Flexible PTO for all locations and sabbatical program
• Access to mental wellness and professional coaching, therapy, and Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly stipends to support work and wellness
• 401k plan or pension schemes (in countries where statutorily required), and other financial wellness benefits, like CPA and financial advisor coverage

Temporary employees may be eligible for paid holiday and time off, statutory leaves of absence, and company-sponsored medical benefits depending on their Fixed Term Contract and their country/state of employment.

Remote, together

At Webflow, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity (EEO)/Veterans/Disabled Employer and are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Webflow will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Please note:

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