Head of Data Science - Monetization
As the Head of Data Science for Monetization at Nextdoor, you will lead the data science team in shaping and executing the company's monetization strategy. This role involves close collaboration with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to drive decision-making through rigorous measurement, experimentation, and modeling. Your work will directly impact how Nextdoor creates value for businesses of all sizes while balancing advertiser outcomes with neighbor experience and long-term platform health.
Key responsibilities include owning the monetization data science roadmap by identifying high-impact opportunities and risks, defining clear success metrics, and aligning stakeholders on priorities. You will establish standards for strong analysis, experimentation, and impact-orientedness, providing high-quality review and mentorship to ensure the team delivers rigorous, decision-relevant, and well-communicated work. Additionally, you will contribute to framing and executing strategic, ambiguous, and high-leverage problems, such as measurement strategies for new products and experiment design standards.
The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in data science, product analytics, applied statistics, machine learning, or equivalent fields, with an advanced degree in a quantitative discipline strongly preferred. Hands-on experience in advertising or monetization data science for consumer products is essential. Proven leadership experience, including hiring and managing a team of data scientists across multiple problem areas, is required. Strong fundamentals in experimentation, measurement, and statistical reasoning, along with exceptional communication skills, are also necessary.
Compensation for this role ranges from $199,000 to $300,000 annually, depending on relevant skills, experience, and qualifications. A meaningful equity grant is expected, with quarterly vesting beginning within three months of the start date. Benefits include a variety of health plans, including a 100% covered employee-only plan option, and a OneMedical membership for concierge care.
Nextdoor fosters a warm and inclusive work environment that embraces a hybrid employment model, blending in-office presence and work-from-home experiences. The company encourages applications from individuals who are passionate about building stronger local communities and values diversity in its workforce.