Hybrid Director, Data

Posted 3 months ago

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About the role

  • Director of Data Science at Flexe driving data strategy and leading a team of data professionals. Transforming logistics through data science and advanced analytics with a focus on enterprise solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Define a data science strategy in support of the overall business strategy and objectives and execute against it.
  • Identify new opportunities for leveraging data and advanced analytics to solve complex business problems and drive growth.
  • Recruit (as needed), mentor, and develop a team of talented data scientists, machine learning engineers, and data analysts. Direct reports may include other Sr. Managers and/or Managers.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and data-driven decision-making within.
  • Oversee the design, development, and deployment of predictive models, machine learning algorithms, and other advanced analytical solutions.
  • Identify and prioritize AI-enabled features for our existing solutions (e.g., predictive analytics, intelligent automation, personalized recommendations, natural language processing).
  • Ensure the accuracy, reliability, interpretability and usability of data science outputs.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to understand needs and translate them into data science initiatives.
  • Communicate complex analytical insights clearly and concisely to diverse audiences at all levels of the organization.
  • Help foster AI experimentation and diffusion across the organization.
  • Establish and enforce best practices for data quality, data governance, and model lifecycle management.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in data science and machine learning.

Requirements

  • Education: A Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Quantitative Economics, or a related quantitative field.
  • Experience:
  • 7+ years of hands-on experience in a data science or machine learning role.
  • 3+ years of experience in a leadership or management position, with a proven track record of building and mentoring data science teams.
  • Demonstrated experience in shipping AI-enabled products to market, with a focus on both new product development and feature augmentation of existing software.
  • Technical Skills:
  • Expertise in a programming language such as Python (including libraries like Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch) or R.
  • Strong background in machine learning techniques, statistical modeling, and experimental design (A/B testing).
  • Strong experience in model building, fine-tuning, RAG, and other latest methodologies in AI technologies.
  • Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
  • Experience with big data technologies and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k with employer match
  • Flexible Time Off Policy, with 10 company paid holidays
  • 2 days of volunteer time off
  • 12–15 weeks of paid parental leave, with eligibility based on tenure and in alignment with FMLA guidelines
  • Fully remote, in-office, or hybrid work environment
  • Monthly home internet stipend
  • Employee support groups, social groups, and mentorship program
  • Employee-driven programs for volunteering

Job title

Director, Data

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$230,000 - $304,000 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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