Who we are

Focal Systems is the industry leader in retail AI solutions. We are a Silicon Valley based startup that has more than doubled in size every year since inception. We are a Deep Learning first company. Our mission is to automate and optimize brick and mortar retail using deep learning computer vision. Focal Systems has been deployed at scale with the top retailers in the world. We are looking for smart, creative and passionate people who want to help build a great and enduring company and deploy Deep Learning to the world! 

What we are looking for

The Head of Analytics will be responsible for leading a team of business analysts and play a critical role in driving the development and execution of our analytics strategy. We generate millions of data points every minute that we utilize to help our clients optimize their store operations. Reporting to the VP of Product, you will work very closely with our Product, Operations, GTM and Deep Learning teams.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor a team of business analysts providing guidance, support, and ongoing professional development
• Act as a strategic partner to the VP of Product and Focal executives; initiate and lead data-driven analyses to help prioritize opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to internal and external stakeholders
• Lead the end-to-end project management of analytics initiatives, including scoping, planning, execution, and evaluation
• Identify data, metrics and analysis needs; Initiate, develop and maintain data pipelines and data models that power dashboards and data products with outstanding craftsmanship
• Synthesize data findings into compelling stories and communicate them throughout Focal Systems
• Work to drive new data initiatives, automation of reports, and establish best practices 
• Maximize efficiency and productivity through extensive process analysis and interdepartmental collaboration

What you need to be successful

• BS and MS degree, preferably in Engineering, Math, Stats, CS or related with 8 years work experience and 4 years’ experience managing people and processes
• Experience building and leading a data analytics department from scratch 
• Proven ability to manage complex data analysis
• Excellent communication, presentation and demonstration skills
• Experience with data analytics/business intelligence tools
• Deep experience with SQL; knowledge of Python
• Recent startup experience; align with our values & mission; team player

Why Focal Systems

Strong Values and Mission: We are a tightly-knit team with an ambitious mission and a strong set of core values, which define our approach to business and have successfully guided us since inception.
Exceptional Team: We are a team of hard-working, fun-loving professionals from some of the most eminent universities, research labs, and tech companies of our time. We pride ourselves on recruiting exceptional individuals to help us redefine the state-of-the-art.
Outstanding Partners: We work with 10 of the largest retailers in the world and have a world-class roster of investors, advisors and partners to support & advise us in our endeavors.

What we offer

We care deeply about the health, happiness, and wellbeing of all of our employees. We offer:

• Competitive Salary & Attractive Stock
• Health Insurance
• Catered lunches
• Paid Time Off 
• Quarterly Team Retreats
• Education grants