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Data Science Manager roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in statistics, computer science, or a related field. These positions sit in high demand across tech, finance, and healthcare employers with established H-1B filing histories, making cap-subject sponsorship genuinely attainable for qualified candidates.
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How many times do you get the opportunity to be on the ground floor of a big and important mission? What if you could be one of the top contributors defining the mission, guiding our teams, and influencing the direction of Dropbox’s AI-first journey? As the Sr Data Science Manager for Dash Experience, you will get to do exactly that. You will join a team of top-tier data scientists and become an integral part of the product organization, helping to scale this new business.
Joining on the ground floor of this startup team, you’ll partner directly with the Head of Data Science and Product, Engineering and Design leadership to shape the product roadmap, foster a top-tier, data-informed culture, and drive real AI/ML impact and execution along the way!
Responsibilities
- Manage and scale a high performing team of data scientists
- Coach and mentor data scientists of varying experiences to ensure their continued growth
- Plan, execute, and deliver a portfolio of mission-critical data science projects for Dash Experience, and provide technical leadership in a fast-paced environment
- Leverage data-driven insights to proactively identify most impactful opportunities, and directly influence product roadmaps and strategies
- Translate complex data insights into implications and recommendations for the business via excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Work with cross-functional teams (including Product, Engineering, Design, User Research, and senior executives) to rapidly execute and iterate
- Partner with Product Engineers and Data Engineers to build the reliable, efficient, and scalable data foundations, tools, and processes to drive our AI/ML capabilities’ long-term growth
- Identify what matters most and prioritize ruthlessly
Requirements
- Bachelors’ or above in quantitative discipline: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years experience of leveraging data-driven analysis to influence product roadmap and business decision, preferably in a tech company
- 3+ years of experience directly managing data scientists or product analysts
- Proven track record of managing a portfolio of Data Science projects that improve user experience and drive measurable business impact
- Deep understanding of statistical analysis, experimentation design, and common analytical techniques
- Experience using data to inform product and business decisions that led to measurable outcomes
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in startups or building 0→1 products
- Expertise in using data to inform AI/ML product development
- Background in SaaS product
Compensation
- US Zone 1: $233,800 — $316,300 USD
- US Zone 2: $210,400 — $284,600 USD
- US Zone 3: $187,000 — $253,000 USD
Role Description
How many times do you get the opportunity to be on the ground floor of a big and important mission? What if you could be one of the top contributors defining the mission, guiding our teams, and influencing the direction of Dropbox’s AI-first journey? As the Sr Data Science Manager for Dash Experience, you will get to do exactly that. You will join a team of top-tier data scientists and become an integral part of the product organization, helping to scale this new business.
Joining on the ground floor of this startup team, you’ll partner directly with the Head of Data Science and Product, Engineering and Design leadership to shape the product roadmap, foster a top-tier, data-informed culture, and drive real AI/ML impact and execution along the way!
Responsibilities
- Manage and scale a high performing team of data scientists
- Coach and mentor data scientists of varying experiences to ensure their continued growth
- Plan, execute, and deliver a portfolio of mission-critical data science projects for Dash Experience, and provide technical leadership in a fast-paced environment
- Leverage data-driven insights to proactively identify most impactful opportunities, and directly influence product roadmaps and strategies
- Translate complex data insights into implications and recommendations for the business via excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Work with cross-functional teams (including Product, Engineering, Design, User Research, and senior executives) to rapidly execute and iterate
- Partner with Product Engineers and Data Engineers to build the reliable, efficient, and scalable data foundations, tools, and processes to drive our AI/ML capabilities’ long-term growth
- Identify what matters most and prioritize ruthlessly
Requirements
- Bachelors’ or above in quantitative discipline: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years experience of leveraging data-driven analysis to influence product roadmap and business decision, preferably in a tech company
- 3+ years of experience directly managing data scientists or product analysts
- Proven track record of managing a portfolio of Data Science projects that improve user experience and drive measurable business impact
- Deep understanding of statistical analysis, experimentation design, and common analytical techniques
- Experience using data to inform product and business decisions that led to measurable outcomes
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in startups or building 0→1 products
- Expertise in using data to inform AI/ML product development
- Background in SaaS product
Compensation
- US Zone 1: $233,800 — $316,300 USD
- US Zone 2: $210,400 — $284,600 USD
- US Zone 3: $187,000 — $253,000 USD
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Data Science Manager
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your job duties to directly require a specific bachelor's degree or higher. For Data Science Manager roles, document how statistical modeling, ML pipeline oversight, or data engineering leadership ties to your degree field, not just general management.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter Labor Condition Application filings by the SOC code for data science managers. This shows which employers have certified wages for this exact role, not just data roles broadly.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsors
Search Data Science Manager roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for this specific job title, so you're applying to companies that have already cleared DOL certification for the role.
Negotiate offer timing around the April lottery
H-1B cap registrations open in March for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer in Q4 or Q1, confirm your employer will register you in the next lottery cycle and clarify whether they'll file for premium processing to hit the start date.
Document your managerial scope before the I-129
USCIS scrutinizes manager titles for whether the role genuinely requires a specialized degree versus general oversight. Prepare an org chart, list the technical decisions you own, and show how your degree directly informs those decisions before your employer files Form I-129.
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Find Data Science Manager JobsData Science Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Science Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as statistics, mathematics, computer science, or data engineering. The key is that the managerial duties must flow from that specific technical background. Roles where any business degree suffices are harder to defend as specialty occupations, so the job description needs to reflect genuine technical leadership.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most consistently for Data Science Manager roles?
Technology, financial services, healthcare analytics, and e-commerce companies file the highest volume of LCAs for data science management positions. These sectors run large data teams where dedicated technical managers are structurally necessary. You can verify employer-specific filing activity by occupation code through the OFLC Wage Search, or browse pre-filtered listings on Migrate Mate.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Data Science Manager sponsorship?
Your employer must certify through a Labor Condition Application that your offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for the role's SOC code in the specific work location. Data Science Manager positions typically land at wage levels III or IV depending on the scope. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level your employer will likely certify before you negotiate your offer.
Can my employer file for H-1B sponsorship if I'm currently on OPT as a Data Science Manager?
Yes. If you're on standard OPT or a STEM OPT extension, your employer can register you in the H-1B lottery while you continue working. If selected, USCIS can approve the petition with an October 1 start date. If your OPT expires before then, cap-gap protections may extend your work authorization through September 30, as long as your employer files before your OPT end date.
What makes an H-1B petition for a Data Science Manager role more likely to receive an RFE?
USCIS frequently issues Requests for Evidence when a manager title doesn't clearly require a specific technical degree. If your duties include budget oversight, headcount planning, or stakeholder reporting without clear ties to data science methodology, adjudicators may question specialty occupation status. To reduce that risk, the I-129 support letter should detail the technical decisions you own and show how your degree directly qualifies you for those responsibilities.
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