[Hiring] Manager III, Data Science @onX

Role Description

onX is seeking a Manager III, Data Science to lead a team of data scientists solving complex problems that help people explore the outdoors with greater confidence. Across Hunt, Offroad, Backcountry, and Fish, our products help customers plan adventures, navigate terrain, and make informed decisions in the field. In this role, you'll help shape how data science improves those experiences, turning complex data and challenging questions into capabilities that make a meaningful difference for our customers.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll combine deep technical expertise with a passion for developing people. You'll work alongside your team to design, build, and evaluate models and analyses, while providing scientific direction and applying rigorous technical judgment to complex, ambiguous problems. You'll also coach and develop data scientists, strengthen team practices, and create an environment where curiosity, experimentation, and collaboration lead to better solutions and stronger results.

Reporting to the Director of Data, you'll partner closely with Product, Engineering, BI, and User Research to identify valuable opportunities, align priorities, and guide initiatives from exploration through delivery. You'll have meaningful autonomy to lead your team, make technical and prioritization decisions within established strategic direction, and help Data Science deliver measurable value for onX and the outdoor communities we serve.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline, or equivalent experience demonstrating advanced technical and scientific expertise.
• 8+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or advanced analytics, including 3+ years managing and developing technical teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop data scientists, set clear expectations, manage performance, and build teams that consistently deliver high-quality results.
• Deep technical expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning, and experimental design, with strong hands-on Python and SQL skills and experience delivering models on cloud platforms.
• Proven ability to independently frame ambiguous problems, design rigorous investigations, evaluate methodological trade-offs, and translate complex analyses into actionable customer or business outcomes.
• Experience leading complex data science initiatives from research through delivery, making sound technical and prioritization decisions while navigating uncertainty, competing demands, and delivery risks.
• Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders, resolve competing priorities, and build alignment around technical approaches and business outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to establish scientific rigor through thoughtful evaluation of data quality, bias, uncertainty, model performance, and research limitations.
• Curiosity about emerging technologies, including AI, and the ability to evaluate and apply new tools responsibly to improve technical workflows and team effectiveness.
• A shared passion for and ability to demonstrate onX's Company Values.

Requirements

• Permanent US work authorization is a condition of employment with onX.
• Ability to travel quarterly for multiple days to a corporate office or other onX strategic location, such as a Basecamp.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries, annual bonuses, equity, and opportunities for growth.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including a no-monthly-cost medical plan.
• Paid parental leave of 13 weeks for birthing parents and 5 weeks for non-birthing parents.
• 401k matching at 100% for the first 3% you save and 50% from 3-5%.
• Company-wide outdoor adventures and amazing outdoor industry perks.
• Annual “Get Out, Get Active” funds to fuel your active lifestyle.
• Flexible time away package that includes PTO, STO, VTO, and paid holidays.