Head of Data Science and Analytics (JetBrains Air)

About the role

JetBrains Air is an AI-native software development platform, and the company needs a strong data function to guide its strategic focus. As Head of Data Science and Analytics, you will lead the data science, analytics and data engineering capabilities for both the product and go-to-market domains, building a high-performing team and owning the data strategy for JetBrains AI.

Key responsibilities

• Build and lead a team of data scientists, analysts and data engineers.
• Help teams adopt a rigorous experimentation culture and uncover insights across the customer journey to improve acquisition, retention and monetization.
• Establish scalable analytics foundations, including metric frameworks, data models and self-service reporting.
• Partner with engineering teams to design robust, compliant data infrastructure and pipelines.
• Guide the development of machine learning capabilities for marketing acquisition, product personalization and operational efficiency.
• Translate data signals into actionable recommendations for leadership and define the business unit's data strategy.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading and scaling a data function in a product-led, B2B SaaS, AI or developer tools environment.
• Track record of hiring, mentoring and developing multidisciplinary data teams.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and build new capabilities in a fast-moving space.
• Clear, candid communication skills and a deep appreciation for developer products and how AI will shape software creation.

Required skills

• Modern data science and analytics practices: cohort analysis, A/B testing, segmentation, machine learning applications to product and marketing problems.
• Data engineering fundamentals such as data modeling and orchestration.

What we offer

• Strong base salary and flexible work location (home or office).
• Up to 30 days per year working remotely from abroad, extra time off, medical insurance allowance.
• Learning and development, relocation support, language classes, meals or lunch allowance, mental health support, sports benefit and internal events.