Data Science Director

Company Description

Truum - a new SGS digital business - is transforming compliance and data accuracy for online retailers. Our advanced platform automatically scans seller catalogs, identifies, and streamlines the correction of data errors that affect regulatory compliance and our clients’ financial health. Our mission is to develop the necessary tools for the $3 trillion retail industry to control their product catalogs and online operations and eliminate inadequate product information that leads to poor e-commerce shopping experiences. The Truum team, a blend of industry veterans and innovative thinkers, is committed to delivering solutions that exceed our retail partners’ expectations.

Job Description

The Role: 
We are looking for an experienced Data Science Manager to join our team and enhance our data capabilities. As part of the leadership team, you will play a crucial role in building and scaling our data intelligence, leading our data science team in implementing, optimizing, and experimenting with Truum’s algorithms. The ideal candidate will have the ability to translate needs into refined software solutions.

More specifically, you will:

• Spearhead the creation and implementation of machine learning models, including deep learning and reinforcement learning models.
• Supervise the integration of AI in our data analysis and prediction systems to boost the precision and efficiency of our services.
• Keep abreast of the latest AI trends and technologies, leveraging this knowledge to foster continuous innovation within the company.
• Work closely with the engineering team to incorporate AI models into the company’s software solutions.
• Formulate strategies to address data quality issues, inconsistencies, and integration of different data sources.
• Expand Truum’s data capabilities in terms of architecture, performance, scalability, and agility.
• Attract, hire, and retain top engineering talent, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within the team.
• Cultivate a customer-centric, technologically bold team that drives innovation for customer benefit.
• Initiate new ideas for data unification, automation, and expansion of our data analysis capabilities.
• Promote technology leverage by building modular algorithmic components and simplifying technology footprint across diverse data analysis modules.
• Influence business strategy by understanding critical business metrics and shaping the overall product direction and strategy.

Qualifications

We are interested in applicants who have:

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience with a proven track record of building algorithmic solutions widely used in consumer products.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing AI models that have positively impacted business outcomes.
• Extensive experience in applying AI techniques, particularly machine learning, to real-world problems.
• Ability to explain complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in managing and executing AI projects from start to finish.
• Thorough understanding of data structures and algorithms, distributed technologies, public cloud technologies.

Additional Qualifications (Preferred):

• Experience with Language Model (LLM) and its applications.
• Extensive experience in the design, development, and delivery of data analysis components with a massive customer base.
• Proven success in a strategic technical leadership role with large-scale data projects.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate a clear vision for architecture to all levels of stakeholders.
• Excellent decision-making skills with the ability to balance conflicting interests in a complex and fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• A central role within an inventive and dynamic team.
• Market-competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• A culture that encourages creativity and diligence.
• Access to leading-edge tools and technologies.
• Flexible work schedules and remote work options to promote work-life balance.

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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