Head of Data Science - Embeddings & AI Platform Leader

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

Job summary

Spectrum is seeking a Head of Data Science to build and lead a team that develops transformer-based embeddings and predictive models for our AI-native behavioral intelligence platform. You will partner with product, sales, and customers to scope pilots, validate results, and convert evaluations into contracts, while guiding the embedding model roadmap with external developers.

You will establish MLOps, responsible AI standards, privacy-preserving techniques, and measurement methodologies to

Qualifications

• Proven record leading data science for data, audience, identity, or measurement products.
• Deep hands-on predictive modeling on consumer-level data at scale.
• Strong grounding in measurement and causal inference.
• Experience with privacy-preserving analytics and data regulation.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.

Responsibilities

• Build predictive models behind the platform’s audience and data products.
• Own the platform’s Feature Store as a commercial product.
• Lead modeling for custom and partner-specific audiences.
• Design and defend the platform’s measurement methodology.
• Lead data science and viewing products roadmap and evaluation.
• Direct embedding model roadmap with external partners and ensure performance.
• Establish MLOps, responsible AI, evaluation standards and privacy techniques.
• Serve as senior data science voice with customers and partners.
• Build and lead a high-performing data science team.

Skills

Predictive modeling

Measurement & causal inference

Identity & data collaboration

Data science lifecycle

Python & SQL

Distributed processing

Cloud platforms

Deep learning / embeddings

Privacy-preserving analytics

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Stats/Math

Master/PhD in ML/Stats (preferred)

Tools

Snowflake

LiveRamp

AWS

Databricks

Spark

Job description

Spectrum is seeking a Head of Data Science to build and lead a team that develops transformer-based embeddings and predictive models for our AI-native behavioral intelligence platform. You will partner with product, sales, and customers to scope pilots, validate results, and convert evaluations into contracts, while guiding the embedding model roadmap with external developers.

You will establish MLOps, responsible AI standards, privacy-preserving techniques, and measurement methodologies to