Manager, Machine Learning and Applied Science

Job Description

Job DescriptionResponsibilities

• Lead the Machine Learning and Applied Science team through strategic roadmaps to support business initiatives with high impact.
• Guide the teams technically, engaging in architecture definition, implementation of best practices, and troubleshooting when needed.
• Mange the team through all phases of machine learning development, from concept and design to deployment and monitoring.
• Stay ahead of state-of-the-art research and industry trends in machine learning, computer vision, pricing algorithms, and related fields.
• Collaborate with other Engineering and Product teams to evaluate requirements and use cases for new systems.
• Invest in the career development of the team members, develop future leaders, and create a culture of cohesion and teamwork.
• Participate in talent acquisition processes to ensure that we have world class engineers across all skill and experience levels.
• Establish metrics to measure the productivity of the team, hold people accountable and identify people issues early.

Requirements and Qualifications

• PhD or MS in Computer Science, Statistics, Operations Research or a relevant quantitative discipline. PhD is strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of industry experience, with at least 1+ years of experience leading machine learning teams preferably in computer vision or pricing domain.
• 2+ years of experience as a hands-on senior, staff, or principal engineer with demonstrated end-to-end ownership of a machine learning project before transitioning into managing teams.
• Expert level knowledge in Python and SQL for model development and statistical analysis.
• Proficiency in ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.
• Proficiency in edge computing, distributed systems, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and optimization techniques.
• Experience with common program management (MS Project, Visio, etc.) and productivity (Confluence, Jira, etc.) tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences.
• Previous experience working inside innovative, high-growth environments is a plus.
• Publications or patents in relevant fields such as machine learning, computer vision, or optimization is a plus.

Company DescriptionStaffSource is committed to creating long-term partnerships where we can truly affect both clients’ and candidates’ lives for the better. Our success is rooted in matching talented professionals with environments that suit their goals, personalities, lifestyles, and skills. A perfect placement allows candidates to thrive in their new role and hiring managers to fill their openings with top talent that aligns with both the needs of their team and the company’s culture.

Founded in 2003, StaffSource now has a 20+ year company history with business units operating within Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Sales, Executive Search and more. Still headquartered in Knoxville, TN and lead by our founder John Sharpe, we are now serving clients and candidates all across the United States. We conduct national, regional, and localized talent searches based on the specific needs of each client and the unique goals of top talent everywhere.

Company Description

StaffSource is committed to creating long-term partnerships where we can truly affect both clients’ and candidates’ lives for the better. Our success is rooted in matching talented professionals with environments that suit their goals, personalities, lifestyles, and skills. A perfect placement allows candidates to thrive in their new role and hiring managers to fill their openings with top talent that aligns with both the needs of their team and the company’s culture.\r\n\r\n Founded in 2003, StaffSource now has a 20+ year company history with business units operating within Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Sales, Executive Search and more. Still headquartered in Knoxville, TN and lead by our founder John Sharpe, we are now serving clients and candidates all across the United States. We conduct national, regional, and localized talent searches based on the specific needs of each client and the unique goals of top talent everywhere.