Head of Data Science: Embeddings & AI Platform Leader

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

Job summary

Spectrum is seeking a Head of Data Science to build and lead models that power audience, insights, and measurement products. You will own the embedding layer architecture, coordinate with product, sales, and external partners, and establish rigorous evaluation and privacy standards.

You will drive the data science roadmap, manage a team of scientists and engineers, and translate complex methodology into measurable commercial value for buyers and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field required.
• Master’s degree or PhD preferred and valued.
• Experience leading data science teams building audience/identity/measurment products.

Responsibilities

• Build predictive models behind the platform's audience and data products.
• Own and refine segment definitions, coverage and accuracy across audiences.
• Lead the platform's Feature Store with named, typed, versioned features.
• Oversee evaluation, MLOps, and responsible AI standards for deployed models.
• Direct the embedding model roadmap and collaborate with technology partners.
• Serve as the senior data science voice with customers and partners.
• Build and lead a high‑performing data science team with production focus.

Skills

Predictive modeling

Deep learning

Embeddings

MLOps

Privacy & compliance

Leadership

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/Math/Stats

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

Python

SQL

Spark/Datalake

Job description

Spectrum is seeking a Head of Data Science to build and lead models that power audience, insights, and measurement products. You will own the embedding layer architecture, coordinate with product, sales, and external partners, and establish rigorous evaluation and privacy standards.

You will drive the data science roadmap, manage a team of scientists and engineers, and translate complex methodology into measurable commercial value for buyers and partners.