Who you are

• 8+ years of experience in data and analytics leadership roles, with 5+ years managing data science teams
• Proven success in using data to drive business outcomes, product innovation, and strategic planning
• Strong domain experience in consumer mobile apps, ad tech, or rewards-based platforms (preferred)
• Deep knowledge of modern data architecture, analytics tooling, and cloud infrastructure
• Experience developing and deploying powerful machine learning models to optimize business operations and enhance product experiences
• Excellent executive communication skills
• A hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a global, remote-first environment
• Alignment with our core values:
• ​​Accountable: You take ownership of your responsibilities, demonstrating trustworthiness and self-discipline. You are consistent in your work, transparent in your actions, and communicate effectively. You follow through on commitments and strive for continuous improvement
• Action-driven: Identify what is most important, agree on scope, execute in a timely manner, and drive the greatest impact. You take initiative, roll up your sleeves, and get things done
• Caring: You genuinely care about yourself and others, our business and craft, our mission and vision, and are passionate in heart and mind. You understand the importance of our team and strive to create a positive, supportive work environment
• Curious: You focus on the ‘why,’ learn and expand your knowledge, explore new ideas, and generally make things better. You're a lifelong learner with a thirst for knowledge and a constant desire to improve
• Thorough: Your work is thoughtful, impactful, timely, accurate, and complete. You pay attention to detail, are meticulous, and ensure quality work and compliance

What the job involves

• Mode Mobile is seeking a strategic and hands-on Chief Data Officer (CDO) to lead the company’s global data strategy, execution, and culture
• This newly created, executive-level position will oversee Data Science, AI/ML, and Business Analytics functions, with a direct impact on company growth, profitability, and decision-making across product, marketing, growth, and M&A
• This is a rare opportunity to build and scale a data organization from the ground up within a mission-driven tech company
• Define and execute a forward-looking, scalable data vision aligned with Mode Mobile’s business goals across both core operations and new ventures
• Champion a data-driven culture and align data priorities with company strategy
• Oversee the design and scalability of data platforms, pipelines, and BI tools in close partnership with engineering
• Ensure the infrastructure supports both self-service analytics and advanced modeling
• Recruit, develop, and manage a high-performing, globally distributed team of Data Scientists, Business Analysts, and Analytics Engineers
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment focused on innovation, experimentation, and business impact
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, marketing, revenue, and finance teams to define KPIs, build forecasting models, and support experimentation frameworks
• Translate complex data into actionable insights that drive user growth, engagement, monetization, and operational efficiency
• Lead the implementation of AI/ML projects across the organization to unlock efficiencies, personalization, and competitive advantage
• Identify areas for automation in data capture, transformation, and reporting to streamline operations and reduce manual dependencies
• Create and enforce standards for data integrity, accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all business functions
• Promote the ethical use of data and ensure adherence to relevant privacy regulations
• Conduct an audit of existing KPIs and dashboards to assess accuracy, relevance, and alignment with strategic objectives
• Define and enforce processes for ongoing metric validation and improvement
• Identify and prioritize high-impact analytics use cases that inform key business decisions and drive measurable outcomes
• Provide analytical rigor to evaluate acquisition targets, user cohorts, LTV, CAC, revenue models, and integration strategies
• Deliver due diligence support and predictive insights for strategic investments

Benefits

• We are a 100% remote-first, global company
• We offer generous perks & benefits to team members
• Participation in the Company's equity and token plan (for full-time team members)
• We provide individual bonuses in accordance with our Company Bonus Program
• Work with energetic, passionate, and results-driven people
• Celebrate team members' personal & work milestones
• Remote social activities, including virtual coffee buddies
• Bonus.ly - we use Bonusly as a way to recognize and reward team members for their hard work and commitment
• Weekly Wednesday Get Stuff Done Days (No Meetings)
• Open PTO and generous Company Holidays (for full-time team members)
• 10 annual Wellness Fridays