Data Science Lead

What is the role?

The Data Science Lead will play a pivotal role in driving the development and implementation of data science solutions for our product.

Key Responsibilities

  • Research and develop advanced statistical and machine learning models for analysis of large-scale, high-dimensional data.
  • Dig deeper into data, understand characteristics of data, evaluate alternate models and validate hypothesis through theoretical and empirical approaches.
  • Productize proven or working models into production quality code.
  • Collaborate with product management, marketing and engineering teams in Business Units to elicit & understand their requirements & challenges and develop potential solutions
  • Stay current with latest research and technology ideas; share knowledge by clearly articulating results and ideas to key decision makers.
  • Apply knowledge of ML, statistics, and advanced mathematics to conceptualize, experiment and design an intelligent system to augment the existing Analytics system.
  • Contributing in development and deployment of AI/ML models for descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics.
  • Gathering & analyzing data, devising data science solutions for high-performance models in scalable code. Propose innovative algorithms and pursue patents where appropriate
  • Researching and evaluating emerging technology and market trends to assist in project development and operational support for multiple teams or complex scenarios.

Requirements & Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or related roles, with a track record of successfully leading and delivering data science projects in a SaaS product environment.
  • Expertise in machine learning algorithms, statistical analysis, and data mining techniques, with hands-on experience in model development, evaluation, and deployment.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Scala, as well as data science libraries and frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, or Spark MLlib.
  • Experience with cloud-based data platforms and services, such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Microsoft Azure, for building and deploying scalable data science solutions.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and mentor a team of data scientists to achieve their full potential.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and influence decision-making.
  • Proven track record of delivering data-driven solutions that drive business value and impact, with a focus on innovation, scalability, and performance.