Chief Data Scientist, Equinix
$247-461k
Salary is dependent on location; employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position
Office located in Denver, CO, New York, NY, Redwood City, CA and Chicago, IL
Digital infrastructure company
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Digital infrastructure company
1001+ employees
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$247-461k
Salary is dependent on location; employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position
Office located in Denver, CO, New York, NY, Redwood City, CA and Chicago, IL
1001+ employees
Company mission
To provide finance, manufacturing, transport, government, and healthcare organizations a cloud-first world.
Role
Who you are
- Strong intellect, with deep technical foundation in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Applied Math or a related field. Master’s or PhD preferred
- Strong business acumen and ability to bridge strategic vision with operational delivery 20+ years of experience in data science, with at least 5 in a senior global leadership role
- Proven track record of leading multiple successful AI/ML programs from project initiation through development and implementation, with quantified success metrics
- Verified experience of applying advanced analytics capabilities to solve ambiguous and complex business problems at global scale, in complex distributed enterprise – ideally across infrastructure, cloud, SaaS environments
- 20+ years of progressive leadership experience in technology, digital, innovation, or
- Enterprise operations in a large-scale, complex international B2B technology-centric organization
- Demonstrated track record in operating model design, enterprise transformation, or technology business management
- Deep understanding of modern technology operating models including Agile, product-centricity, data-driven decision making, and cloud-native architecture
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels and and articulate complex technical or mathematical concepts into clear business language
- Strategic thinker with a customer-centric mindset, passion for innovation and capability in story telling
- Can bring together multiple initiatives into a cohesive plan and influence key decision makers along the way
- Is a transformational leader who excels at driving bold and meaningful change at scale and across multiple dimensions
- Leads with a global mindset, across cultures, in a highly matrixed, relationship and consensus-driven environment
- Cultivates Innovation – Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful. Fosters a climate where innovation can thrive. Encourages innovative risk taking and embraces failure as a part of innovation
What the job involves
- The Chief Data Scientist will lead our global data science organization through bold and visionary-focused execution. This role is mission critical to driving transformative value through AI and machine learning
- The Chief Data Scientist will be a core part of the Digital and Innovation Office Leadership team delivering operational excellence, enhancing customer experiences and unlocking new revenue streams at the executive level of the organization to set the course and strategy for the broader organization
- Strategic Leadership:
- Define and champion the enterprise-wide data science strategy aligned to business priorities and digital transformation
- Act as the senior-most technical authority on AI, ML, and advanced analytics initiatives
- Partner with E-Team leaders to embed data science into strategic roadmaps
- AI / ML Strategy:
- Develop advanced AI/ML models that deliver measurable outcomes across productivity, automation, and customer insights
- Enable enterprise-scale AI, ensuring robust MLOps, data governance, and ethical AI principles across geographies and platforms, in partnership with the broader Data team
- Ownership of a global data science agenda with ability to influence the executive leadership to shape the future of digital infrastructure through AI
- Partnership & Collaboration:
- Partner with business and digital product teams to design AI-powered services that strengthen Equinix’s revenue-generating offerings and helping sales and marketing with cross-sell and upsell and base management
- Collaborate on strategic AI partnerships with hyperscalers, chipset providers, and leading research institutions
- Collaborating across the organization and utilizing access to unparalled datasets and technology partnerships to drive an enterprise-wide transformation
- Anticipate external factors and have insight into cutting edge technology and strategy to inform partnerships in AI solutions
- Team & capability building:
- Build and lead a high-performing, diverse global team of data scientists, ML engineers, and research scientists
- Establish standards for model development, validation, deployment, and ethical AI practices
- Develop talent pathways for emerging data science talent and foster a strong internal community of practice
- Lead and evolve the global data science function, shaping team structure, talent strategy, and operating models to meet future need
- Drive impact across internal operations, including predictive maintenance, energy efficiency, supply chain optimization, and digital twin modeling
- Stay ahead of industry trends and translate cutting-edge developments into actionable strategies
- Influence executive leadership and broader teams indirectly and directly through clearly communicated and relatable strategy and north star
Our take
Equinix is a veteran player in the digital infrastructure market, connecting industry-leading organizations in finance, manufacturing, retail, transportation, government, healthcare, and education.
The company provides a range of services within the categories of digital, support, data center, and interconnection, with capabilities including, for example, simplifying hybrid cloud deployments or securing on-site deployments. It has an extensive range of partners, granting its clients access to a vast range of industry-leading technologies atop its own offerings.
With a wide global presence, Equinix has secured a path to continued success by its ability to keep abreast of developments in the space. The company is comfortably positioned to remain a robust and leading player across multiple growth avenues and can be expected to make more smart developments and partnerships in the future.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
9% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Equinix employees receive excellent health care and counseling plans that vary by country to ensure the well-being of you and your family. We offer paid vacations and holidays and encourage community involvement year-round via volunteer opportunities
- Spending time with your loved ones and taking care of your family are important. Equinix provides a range of country-specific programs that ensure you have the resources needed to thrive and manage your family’s needs
- Equinix offers different programs to help you build your financial security, make charitable donations and seek additional education. In many countries we also offer a flexible employee stock purchase plan
Company HQ
Redwood Shores, Redwood City, CA
Leadership
Charles Meyers
(President & CEO (Not Founder))Former Senior Associate at Booz Allen & Hamilton, President and COO at BellSouth.net, and VP of Business and Corp Development at Internet Security Systems. Before becoming CEO of Equinix, they were a Senior Technology Executive and Fitness Entrepreneur at Life Restorations LLC and Group President of Messaging and Mobile Media at VeriSign.
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