Lead Data Scientist, Glassdoor

Your job

As a Data Scientist III on Glassdoor’s Decision Science team, you will leverage your expertise in data science, statistics, and experimentation to take on complex product and business challenges for job seekers. You will partner closely with Product and Engineering teams to identify opportunities, shape product strategy, prioritize initiatives, and design analytical solutions that guide decisions and improve product outcomes. In this role, you will help establish critical data and measurement foundations, deliver insights and recommendations that influence product direction, and improve the reporting and analytics capabilities that support decision-making across Glassdoor.

Who you are

• Oversee the design and execution of advanced analyses, experiments, and machine learning models to address complex questions.

• Translate data into actionable insights to guide product and business decisions.

• Develop and maintain scalable, robust data pipelines and models for large-scale product data.Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate data science solutions into product workflows.

• Mentor and support other data scientists, promoting knowledge sharing and best practices.

• Contribute to the development of tools, methodologies, and processes that improve the efficiency and impact of the data science team.

• Communicate findings clearly through presentations, visualizations, and documentation for diverse audiences.

Who we are

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field and a minimum of 8 years of related experience; or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience; or a PhD with 3 years experience

• Expertise in A/B testing and experimentation is required

• Solid foundation in data science methods and technologies.

• Able to influence technical direction and contribute to long-term planning.

• Able to work effectively with other teams and mentor colleagues.

• Focused on delivering high-quality, impactful solutions that contribute to business goals.

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English, effective with technical and business audiences.

Our mission

As the world’s number 1 job site*, our mission is to help people get jobs. We strive to cultivate an inclusive and accessible workplace where all people feel comfortable being themselves. We're looking to grow our teams with more people who share our enthusiasm for innovation and creating the best experience for job seekers.

This role sits within Glassdoor, where professionals go to zero in on the next step in their career. Rooted in transparency and trust, we have long empowered people to make informed career decisions. We combine authentic employee voices with insights about companies and AI-driven personalization to help job seekers find roles where they can grow and thrive.

Join us as we make worklife better, together.

(*Comscore, Total Visits, March 2026)

Salary Range Disclaimer

The salary range for this role reflects the minimum and maximum compensation for the role. Offers are typically made between the range minimum and the range midpoint. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process. The range(s) listed is just one component of Indeed's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include quarterly bonuses, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), a Paid Time Off policy, and many region-specific benefits. Compensation may also vary based on where a role is performed, as work locations are grouped into geographic pay tiers to reflect cost of labor differences in different geographic markets. Candidates can view geographic pay tiers by location on our career site (https://www.indeed.com/careers/paytiers), and recruiters can confirm how location is considered for a specific role.

Salary Range Transparency

Tier 1 - United States of America 150,000 - 224,000 USD per yearTier 2 - United States of America 166,000 - 250,000 USD per yearTier 3 - United States of America 182,000 - 274,000 USD per yearTier 4 - United States of America N/ATier 5 - United States of America 207,000 - 311,000 USD per year

EEO and Accommodations

Indeed is deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neuro-diversity, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds.

Indeed provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please visit https://www.indeed.com/careers/accommodations. If you are requesting accommodation for an interview, please reach out at least one week in advance of your interview.

For more information about our commitment to equal opportunity/affirmative action, please visit our Careers page (https://www.indeed.com/careers).

Inclusion & Belonging

Inclusion and belonging are fundamental to our hiring practices and company culture, forming an integral part of our vision for a better world of work. At Indeed, we’re committed to the wellbeing of our employees and on a mission to make this the best place to work and thrive. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and accepted benefits everyone, fueling innovation and creativity.

We value diverse experiences, including those who have had prior contact with the criminal legal system. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals, a fair chance at employment.

Those with military experience are encouraged to apply. Equivalent expertise demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military experience, or education is welcome.

Privacy Policy

Like other employers Indeed uses our own technologies to help us find and attract top talent from around the world. In addition to our site’s user and privacy policy found at https://www.indeed.com/legal, we also want to make you aware of our recruitment specific privacy policy found at https://www.indeed.com/legal/indeed-jobs.

Agency Disclaimer

Indeed does not pay placement fees for unsolicited resumes or referrals from non-candidates, including search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies (each individually, an "Agency"), subject to local laws. An Agency seeking a placement fee must obtain advance written approval from Indeed's internal Talent Acquisition team and execute a fee agreement with Indeed for each job opening before making a referral or submitting a resume for that opening.AI Notice

Indeed is committed to ensuring fairness and transparency throughout our hiring process. We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this position by analyzing information provided in resumes and applications. Our use of AI does not replace human decision-making.

Unless otherwise notified, Indeed does not use AI constituting an AEDT or an ADMT as those tools are defined in applicable laws.

The deadline to apply to this position is 8/24/2026. Job postings may be extended at the hiring team’s discretion based on applicant volume.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

#INDPRODUCT

Reference ID: 47604