Lead Data Scientist

GitLab is hiring a Lead Data Scientist to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Lead Data Scientist, you'll turn data into insights and intelligent products. This is a contract, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — USA). About the role You'll turn data into insights and intelligent products, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences • Partner with stakeholders to define metrics • Build and validate models and dashboards • Maintain data pipelines and data quality • Analyze large datasets to surface actionable insights What we offer: • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Home office and wellness stipends • Paid parental leave • 401(k) retirement plan with company match How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Familiarity with cloud data warehouses • Clear communication skills • Strong SQL and Python (or R) • Experience with data visualization tools Nice to have: • Familiarity with modern collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, Linear) • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning