Lead Data Scientist Analytics Digital Marketing

Role summary

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Grab is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to shape analytics for digital marketing in Indonesia. The role typically requires a degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, economics, or a related discipline, along with strong experience in data science, marketing analytics, experimentation, customer segmentation, attribution, and predictive modeling. Candidates should be comfortable with Python or R, SQL, cloud-based data platforms, and communicating insights to business and technical stakeholders. The successful candidate is expected to lead analytical projects, translate complex data into practical marketing strategies, mentor other data scientists, improve campaign effectiveness, and influence decisions across a fast-moving regional organization. Experience in consumer technology, e-commerce, fintech, mobility, or performance marketing would be valuable.

About the employer

Grab is a Southeast Asian technology company founded in Malaysia and headquartered in Singapore. It operates a superapp serving millions of users across countries including Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Its services include ride-hailing, food and grocery delivery, digital payments, financial services, and business solutions. Indonesia is one of Grab’s largest and most important markets, with extensive operations in transport, delivery, and fintech. The company uses technology, data, and local partnerships to make everyday services more accessible while creating earning opportunities for driver-partners, merchants, and agents. Grab’s workplace is generally fast-paced, collaborative, and strongly focused on measurable customer and business outcomes. Employees may work with regional teams and contribute to products used across multiple Southeast Asian markets.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia offers varied opportunities in technology, data, finance, tourism, logistics, manufacturing, and education. Java, especially Jakarta, is the main hub for corporate and technology careers, while Bali has a strong tourism, hospitality, and remote-work community. Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and the eastern islands offer opportunities in natural resources, agriculture, maritime industries, and emerging regional businesses. Indonesian culture values hospitality, community, respect for elders, and religious diversity. Lifestyle ranges from busy urban living to relaxed coastal and island communities, with generally affordable food and services, although Jakarta traffic and housing costs can be significant. Foreign professionals usually need employer sponsorship and the appropriate work and residence permits; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Research current immigration rules, healthcare, housing, taxation, and local employment conditions before relocating.