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Work type: hybrid
Location: New York, New York, United States; San Francisco, California, United States
Salary: $245,000 – $300,000/yr
Type: Full-time
This is a high-level executive role for an experienced data leader with at least 15 years in the field and a strong background in marketplaces or e-commerce. The ideal candidate isn't just a technical expert in DS, ML, and Engineering, but a strategic visionary who can overhaul organizational design, modernize infrastructure (Snowflake/dbt), and report directly to the Chief Product Officer. An MBA or consulting background is highly preferred to bridge the gap between complex data and commercial business outcomes. The compensation is premium, ranging from **$245,000 to $300,000** base, plus bonuses and unique perks like IKEA discounts and wellness stipends. While the company is hybrid, it offers significant stability as a subsidiary of the Ingka Group (IKEA). You’ll have the mandate to restructure the data organization and lead the transition toward a data-driven culture, including the launch of a new NYC office in 2026. **You might be a good fit if you:** * Have led large, multi-disciplinary teams across Data Engineering, ML, and Analytics. * Can navigate the complexities of a two-sided marketplace (pricing, matching, and supply/demand). * Are eager to build a modern data stack from the ground up, including semantic layers and MLOps. * Live in (or can commute to) San Francisco or New York City twice weekly.
## About Taskrabbit:
Taskrabbit is a marketplace platform that conveniently connects people with Taskers to handle everyday home to-do’s, such as furniture assembly, handyman work, moving help, and much more.
At Taskrabbit, we want to transform lives one task at a time. As a company we celebrate innovation, inclusion and hard work. Our culture is collaborative, pragmatic, and fast-paced. We’re looking for talented, entrepreneurially minded and data-driven people who also have a passion for helping people do what they love. Together with IKEA, we’re creating more opportunities for people to earn a consistent, meaningful income on their own terms by building lasting relationships with clients in communities around the world.
Taskrabbit is a hybrid company with employees distributed across the US and EU and a Built In — Best Places to Work (2022, 2023, 2024) continually ranked across multiple national and regional categories. Join us at Taskrabbit, where your work will be meaningful, your ideas valued, and your potential unleashed!
This role operates on a hybrid schedule requiring two days of in-office collaboration per week. The position can be based in either our San Francisco office or our new New York City office (opening January 2026).
### About The Role:
Taskrabbit is at a pivotal moment in our journey, transforming our data capabilities from a supporting function into a strategic driver of growth and innovation. We're seeking a visionary and highly accomplished Senior Director of Data to lead this critical transformation. This is a unique opportunity to build a best-in-class data organization, embed a data-driven culture, and unlock significant business value by leveraging our most valuable asset: data.
Reporting directly to CPO, you will be responsible for defining and executing Taskrabbit's overarching data strategy. You will lead and scale a diverse and talented team encompassing the current teams Data Science, Data Engineering, Machine Learning Engineering, and Product Analytics, ensuring a cohesive, high-performing, and impactful data ecosystem.
### What You'll Work On:
● 15+ years of experience in machine learning, data science, or data engineering roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
● Ability to translate complex data and technical concepts into business insights and actionable recommendations
● Exceptional Business Acumen, MBA or Consulting experienced preferred
● Expert at operating cross functionally to drive business results and outcomes with technical and non technical teams
● Proven track record of leading large data teams to deliver complex data solutions.
● Strong understanding of statistical analysis, machine learning algorithms, and data manipulation.
● Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and inspire teams, and to lead leaders.
● Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
● Previous experience in a marketplace or e-commerce company.
● Experience in leading teams in a hybrid or remote environment.
### Compensation & Benefits:
At Taskrabbit, our approach to compensation is designed to be competitive, transparent, and equitable. Total compensation consists of base pay + bonus + benefits + perks. The base pay range for this position is $245,000 - $300,000. This range is representative of base pay only, and does not include any other total cash compensation amounts, such as company bonus or benefits. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed above and will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, geography, and level.
## You’ll love working here because:
An Active Commitment to Equity within our Company and Platform. We are an inclusive community where all who share our mission and values belong. Our diverse team represents the communities we serve, breaking down systemic barriers, and transforming lives- one action at a time.