Data Lead

Browserbase powers web browsing capabilities for AI agents and applications. We manage headless browser infrastructure for automations that interact with websites, fill out forms, and replicate user actions.We are a Series B startup that grew our revenue 5x in 2025 and are continuing to grow, fast. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, CRV, and Notable Capital, our scrappy, fast-moving team is building on our CEO's founding vision to power the world's best AI tools and help everyone automate the web.About the RoleWe’re looking for our first data hire at Browserbase to establish the foundational data architecture, metrics layer, and standards that Browserbase will rely on as we scale. It is intentionally hands-on early, with a clear path to building and leading a data function over time.What you’ll doBuild the foundationsDesign, build, and maintain production-grade data pipelines and analytics modelsEstablish standards for data quality, reliability, and documentation across teamsLay the groundwork for future agentic and AI-assisted data workflowsDefine and own the metrics layerOwn core business metrics, definitions, and instrumentation standardsPartner closely with Growth, Product, Engineering, and Ops to align on sources of truthEnsure metrics are trustworthy, well-understood, and consistently usedEnable self-serve analyticsBuild systems that reduce ad-hoc data requests rather than scaling reporting workEnable teams to answer their own questions with confidenceAdvocate for data literacy and responsible use of AI-driven analytics toolsHelp scale the data functionOnce foundations are in place, help define the roadmap for hiring and org designGrow into a formal Head of Data role as the company scalesWhat we’re looking forStrong SQL skills and experience building production-grade data systemsComfort operating across analytics engineering, data modeling, and light analysisBusiness fluency across Growth, Finance, and ProductA low-ego, high-ownership mindset with strong cross-functional instinctsInterest in leadership over time, but motivated primarily by impact rather than titleYou’re a good fit if you…Have high agency and can operate with ambiguity in an early-stage environmentEnjoy building foundational systems that others will rely onCare deeply about correctness, clarity, and long-term maintainabilityCommunicate clearly and collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teamsAre excited about shaping not just systems, but standards and cultureWhy join usBe the founding data hire and shape how data works at Browserbase from day oneBuild systems that directly influence product decisions, growth, and operationsWork closely with a small, high-bar team tackling hard infrastructure problemsJoin an ambitious startup where your impact will be immediate and compounding