Director of Analytics & Data Science
Semiconductors / Digital Commerce Transformation
Dallas, TX (On-site, 5 days per week)
$300,000 Base Salary + Bonus + Equity
Company Overview
Our client, a global leader in semiconductor technology, is hiring a Director of Analytics & Data Science to lead the evolution of its digital platforms. This is a high-visibility role, driving personalization, intelligent product discovery, and data-driven customer experiences for a worldwide B2B customer base.
About the Role
This position oversees the design and delivery of identity resolution, e-commerce optimization, and product search capabilities across large-scale digital platforms. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership skills to modernize infrastructure, leverage AI / ML, and ensure customers can seamlessly find and engage with complex product portfolios.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and deliver the strategy for customer identity resolution and session continuity across global digital properties.
- Oversee the integration of diverse data sources into unified platforms that power personalization, recommendation engines, and product discovery.
- Direct the development of advanced search and filtering capabilities to support complex product catalogs and technical buying journeys.
- Establish frameworks for first-party data collection, consent management, and compliance with privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
- Lead the build-out of scalable data pipelines for product catalog ingestion, enrichment, and classification to improve accuracy and discoverability.
- Implement analytics frameworks to measure customer behavior, optimize search performance, and inform digital strategy.
- Guide the adoption of AI / ML approaches to enhance search ranking, recommendations, and real-time personalization.
- Manage and develop a multidisciplinary team of 50–60 engineers, analysts, and architects, while collaborating closely with product, marketing, and UX stakeholders.
Requirements
10+ years in data, digital platforms, or analytics leadership, with recent Director-level experience.Proven expertise in customer identity systems, personalization, and real-time segmentation.Experience with large-scale e-commerce, catalog management, and digital experience platforms.Hands-on familiarity with cloud infrastructure, APIs, and modern data tools.Strong knowledge of search and discovery systems, ideally for complex technical products.Track record of leading large cross-functional teams in high-scale environments.Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.Preferred
Experience applying AI / ML to product ranking, recommendations, or personalization.Knowledge of identity management (SSO, CIAM) and global privacy regulations.Additional Details
Requires occasional international travel (approx. twice annually).Significant opportunity to shape digital strategy with visibility at the executive level.