VP of Machine Learning and Data Science

Competitive compensation and benefits. Hybrid work. Flexible PTO.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Brooke Meyer

Salary: $250,000 - $356,250 per year

A bit about us:

We are an AI and Data Company that is helping marketers increase customers and value by providing powerful data insights. If you have a passion for data science, AI and machine learning- this could be a great match for you!

Why join us?

Stable, high-growth company in a resilient industry

Competitive compensation

Equity programs, 401(k), Open PTO + 10 paid holidays

Gym memberships, fun culture, hackathons, exec access, and more

Cutting-edge tech and high-impact projects

A place where your ideas and leadership will shape the future of AI

Job Details

About the Role

We are seeking a visionary and hands-on technology leader to serve as our next VP of Machine Learning and Data Science. In this pivotal role, you’ll own and drive the end-to-end AI/ML lifecycle, from research and algorithmic innovation to scalable, real-time production deployment.

You’ll lead and unify our Data Science (DS) and Machine Learning Engineering (MLE) teams, shaping the strategic vision and execution of our AI/ML initiatives that directly impact product innovation, customer value, and business growth.

This is a unique opportunity to build enterprise-grade ML systems using modern technologies like foundation models, GenAI, and MLOps, while operating in a fast-paced, stable, and mission-driven environment.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Leadership

Define and drive the long-term vision for AI and machine learning, aligned with product and business goals

Own the entire ML lifecycle: from model ideation to development, deployment, monitoring, and continuous optimization

Lead R&D strategy focused on methodologies, agentic systems, and emerging technologies

Team & Culture

Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing, integrated DS and MLE team

Foster a highly collaborative and accountable culture, balancing speed, quality, and innovation

Operate as a player-coach: capable of both strategic direction and deep technical contribution

Technical Execution

Architect and evolve our MLOps infrastructure to support scalable and automated model deployment

Provide hands-on leadership in building advanced ML models using deep learning, embeddings, neural networks, and GNNs

Leverage your expertise in AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and related tools

Stay ahead of AI/ML trends and champion the adoption of new technologies and practices

Evangelism & Influence

Be the face of AI, partnering with the CTO and executive team to communicate vision and outcomes

Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and client meetings

Distill and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

Leadership & Communication

Proven experience managing both research and production ML teams

Ability to set strategic direction and guide senior technical staff

Exceptional presentation and communication skills; comfortable engaging with execs, clients, and press

️ Technical Expertise

Deep knowledge of modern ML techniques: gradient boosting, Bayesian modeling, causal inference, deep learning, embeddings, GNNs

Strong software engineering and MLOps fundamentals, including CI/CD for ML, model registries, feature stores, and monitoring

Proficient in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, and cloud-based AI/ML services (especially AWS Bedrock & SageMaker)

Experience in agentic workflows is a plus

Industry & Domain Insight

Experience with large-scale ML systems in consumer data, ad-tech, or mar-tech industries

Domain experience in health, finance, consumer goods, or political/advocacy tech is a bonus

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