Chief Data Science Officer

Job description

**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 **Chief Data Science Officer** 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:** **Chief Data Science** **Officer** 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!