Head of Data Science — Behavioral Embeddings & Measurement

Jobtome; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 263,000 - 394,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum is seeking a Head of Data Science to lead modeling, embeddings, and measurement for an AI-native behavioral platform. You will build predictive models, own the embedding layer, and partner with product and sales to scope pilots and convert evaluations into contracts.

You will lead a team of data scientists and ML engineers, set hiring priorities, establish MLOps, responsible AI standards, and ensure models meet commercial proof points while collaborating with Legal and Privacy.

Qualifications

• Proven record leading data science for ads, audience, or measurement products.
• Hands-on predictive modeling on consumer-level data at scale.
• Strong grounding in measurement and causal inference; incrementality testing and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead predictive modeling for audience and data products.
• Define measurement methodology and evaluation standards.
• Own embedding model roadmap and feature store as a commercial product.
• Build and lead a high-performing data science team with a production-first mindset.

Skills

Leadership

Predictive modeling

Measurement/causal inference

Python/SQL/Spark

Privacy by design

Executive communication

Team building

AI/ML strategy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/Statistics/Math/Economics

Master/PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

Snowflake

LiveRamp

AWS

Databricks

Spark

Job description

Spectrum is seeking a Head of Data Science to lead modeling, embeddings, and measurement for an AI-native behavioral platform. You will build predictive models, own the embedding layer, and partner with product and sales to scope pilots and convert evaluations into contracts.

You will lead a team of data scientists and ML engineers, set hiring priorities, establish MLOps, responsible AI standards, and ensure models meet commercial proof points while collaborating with Legal and Privacy.