Head of Data Science — Embeddings & AI Platforms Leader

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

Job summary

Spectrum is seeking a Head of Data Science to lead predictive modeling, embeddings, and measurement across the platform. You will manage a team of data scientists and ML engineers, align the embedding roadmap with business goals, and partner with product, sales, and external developers to drive revenue through rigorous evaluation and responsible AI practices.

You will oversee end-to-end data science work, from feature engineering to deployment, ensure transparency in match rates and lift, and

Qualifications

• Proven record leading data science for data, audience, identity, or measurement products in advertising or marketing.
• Hands-on predictive modeling at scale with consumer-level data.
• Strong measurement and causal inference skills.
• Knowledge of identity graphs and data collaboration.
• Full data science lifecycle from feature engineering to deployment.
• Proficient in Python, SQL, and distributed processing.
• Deep learning and embeddings expertise.
• Understanding of privacy-preserving analytics.
• Ability to explain methodology to executives and buyers.
• History building high-performing data science teams.
• Curiosity about AI in consumer intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Build predictive models for audiences, measurement, and engagement.
• Own the platform's embedding model roadmap with external partners.
• Define evaluation standards and commercial proof points for models.
• Lead a team of data scientists and ML engineers.
• Establish repeatable, clean-room workflows with transparency.
• Design feature stores and scoring pipelines for partner deliveries.
• Engage with customers to scope pilots and drive revenue impact.
• Collaborate with Legal and Privacy on responsible AI standards.
• Communicate methodology clearly to executives and clients.

Skills

Team leadership

Predictive modeling

Measurement science

Privacy awareness

Executive communication

Embedding models

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or a related quantitative field

Tools

Python

SQL

Spark

Snowflake

Databricks

AWS

Job description

Spectrum is seeking a Head of Data Science to lead predictive modeling, embeddings, and measurement across the platform. You will manage a team of data scientists and ML engineers, align the embedding roadmap with business goals, and partner with product, sales, and external developers to drive revenue through rigorous evaluation and responsible AI practices.

You will oversee end-to-end data science work, from feature engineering to deployment, ensure transparency in match rates and lift, and