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Data Science Lead

OpusClipMountain ViewEngineering
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Salary
$230K – $300K
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Lead
Posted
6 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

OpusClip is hiring a Data Science Lead in Mountain View to build and direct an AI-native data function. This hands-on leadership opportunity suits an experienced data professional looking to guide analytical strategy and drive product growth.

Role Overview

OpusClip seeks a staff-level, product-oriented Data Science leader to shape an effective data function. The professional will set priorities for a small Data team, personally manage complex analytical problems, and build systems that enable better decision-making across the company.

Key Responsibilities

Set priorities for a small Data team and focus capacity on high-impact problems.
Analyze activation, retention, segmentation, monetization, and lifetime value.
Establish trusted definitions and validation for critical product and business metrics.
Support data curation, evaluation design, and experimentation for AI-powered product experiences.
Use AI to automate recurring analytical work and build self-service tools for business teams.

Requirements

Significant experience in data science, product analytics, decision science, or a related field.
Demonstrated Staff, Principal, Lead, or equivalent scope.
Strong product and business judgment with proficiency in SQL and Python.
Deep experience with product metrics, retention, segmentation, monetization, or experimentation.
Strong understanding of statistics, A/B testing, and causal reasoning.

Nice to Have

Growth analytics, incrementality, LTV, attribution, or causal inference experience.
Experience working with AI/ML teams on evaluation or data curation.
Experience building AI-assisted or agentic analytics systems.
Data engineering experience with pipelines, transformations, backfills, or automated validation.
Experience building user segmentation or behavioral profiling systems.
Experience in SaaS, consumer software, creator products, subscription businesses, or AI products.
Familiarity with BigQuery, Mixpanel, Statsig, Superset, Prefect, Airflow, dbt, or similar tools.

Skills and Tools

SQL
Python
BigQuery
Mixpanel
Statsig
Superset
Prefect
Airflow
dbt

Salary and Benefits

Salary range: $230K – $300K
Offers Equity
Bonus: $40K – $100K

About the Company

OpusClip is an AI video agent built for authenticity on social media, headquartered in Mountain View. The company has raised $50 million in total funding from investors such as SoftBank Vision Fund, DCM Ventures, and Millennium New Horizons.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please visit the official OpusClip careers page.

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Questions candidates ask

What is the salary and bonus structure for the Data Science Lead role?

The salary ranges from $230K to $300K, includes equity offers, and features a bonus between $40K and $100K.

Where is the position located?

The role is located in Mountain View.

Is formal people management required for this role?

Formal people management is not required. The position is a hands-on leadership role where you may lead through direct management or technical leadership.

What programming languages are required?

Strong SQL and Python skills are required.

Are model training and deep data infrastructure expertise required?

No, model training experience and deep data infrastructure expertise are not required.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official OpusClip careers page.

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