Hybrid Data Science Manager

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About the role

  • Data Science Manager overseeing Data Science and ML Engineers at Wayflyer. Leading ML lifecycle from data preparation to deployment while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of 4+ Data Science and ML Engineers.
  • Oversee the end-to-end ML lifecycle: from dataset annotation and model training to deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure maintenance.
  • Partner with Product and Engineering leads to define and execute a data science roadmap aligned with business growth and risk assessment.
  • Implement best practices for reproducible data pipelines, automated testing, and documentation to ensure system reliability.
  • Translate complex technical findings into actionable insights for VPs and C-suite executives.
  • Ensure the team leverages AI and LLMs as accelerants to producing high quality outputs rather than as a crutch.

Requirements

  • 5+ years in Data Science/ML, with 2+ years in a formal management or lead role.
  • A proven track record of building and maintaining production ML systems yourself.
  • Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL. You should have the core engineering skills required of a Software Engineer.
  • Practical experience with model deployment, monitoring, and orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Dagster).
  • Ability to translate business challenges (specifically in risk or growth) into technical data solutions.

Benefits

  • 25 days of paid annual leave
  • Access support and resources to support your wellbeing, including our *Wellbeing @ Wayflyer* ERG.
  • Stay covered with private healthcare, life insurance, and critical illness cover.
  • Our pension plan helps you build a strong foundation for tomorrow, starting today.
  • We offer generous parental and adoptive leave, including 6 months of paid leave for Primary Caregivers and 3 months of paid leave for Secondary Caregivers.
  • With our equity scheme, you're not just an employee; you're a stakeholder in our journey.
  • Enjoy the freedom to work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 60 calendar days a year.

Job title

Data Science Manager

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Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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