Marketing Data Science Analytics Lead

eBay

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$170,400–$227,500 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $188k
This role $199k
$135k most similar roles pay here $237k

This role pays more than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $151,991–$223,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $199k versus about $188k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About eBay

eBay is a global e-commerce company that operates an online marketplace connecting buyers and sellers for a wide range of new and used goods.

eBay currently has 28 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $188,800–$227,500 across 27 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Marketing Data Science Analytics Lead

As the Marketing Data Science Analytics Lead on the CRM Data Science Analytics team, you will shape customer intelligence, AI-powered targeting, and CRM optimization to drive engagement and growth across the customer lifecycle. You will define success metrics, develop machine learning models for propensity, churn, uplift, and recommendations, and lead rigorous experimentation using A/B testing and causal measurement. Your daily work involves building scalable analytics solutions through automated data pipelines and translating complex findings into actionable business recommendations for cross-functional partners. The role requires advanced proficiency in SQL and Python within modern data environments including Spark, Databricks, Airflow, and Claude Code. You will solve complex problems regarding customer retention and lifetime value by optimizing multi-channel strategies across email, push, in-app, and onsite touchpoints to improve the overall user experience.

What you'll do

  • Define success metrics and optimization frameworks to connect CRM investments to retention, engagement, and revenue growth.
  • Develop and improve machine learning models for propensity, churn, uplift, recommendation, and next-best-action.
  • Lead rigorous experimentation using A/B testing and causal measurement to generate actionable insights.
  • Build scalable analytics and AI solutions through automated data pipelines and self-service tools.
  • Optimize CRM strategies across email, push, in-app, and onsite channels by recommending data-driven targeting and content.
  • Translate complex analytical findings into clear business recommendations for cross-functional partners and senior leaders.
  • Mentor team members and establish best practices to strengthen internal analytics capabilities.

What we're looking for

  • Proven experience leading CRM, marketing, or customer analytics initiatives in e-commerce, marketplace, subscription, or consumer technology environments.
  • Deep expertise in machine learning and AI for CRM, including churn prediction, propensity modeling, CLV forecasting, and recommendation systems.
  • Strong foundation in experimentation and statistical methods, including experimental design, power analysis, and causal inference.
  • Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python for large-scale analysis, modeling, automation, and analytics engineering.
  • Ability to translate complex analytical findings into clear business recommendations to influence cross-functional partners and senior leaders.
  • Experience with AI-powered products, CRM/marketing technology platforms, customer journey tools, and modern data ecosystems like Spark, Databricks, and Airflow.

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