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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Manager, Data Science - **Company:** TRM Labs - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $210,000.0 - $230,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Airflow, Big Data, BigQuery, Computer Programming, Directed Acyclic Graph (Directed Graphs), Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Blockchain, Snowflake, Git, Production Code, Apache Kafka - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bf1c8b1a231d2ff7 ## About the Role * 4+ years of experience managing data science or ML teams. * Proven experience with large-scale data systems (e.g., BigQuery, Snowflake). * Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with production code practices (git, testing, notebooks). * Bachelor's degree or higher in a quantitative field (CS, Stats, Physics, Engineering). Advanced degree preferred. About the team: * A team of ~8 DSists , fully remote, with regular async and synchronous collaboration. * High-trust, fast-moving, and relentlessly curious - we work at the bleeding edge of blockchain intelligence. * US time zones preferred; at least 6 hours overlap with US Eastern time required. * On-call responsibilities rotate every ~2 months., * Priorities and targets to change quickly as we experiment and iterate * Work that often requires operating with a high degree of ambiguity * A high level of personal ownership and accountability * Close collaboration across teams and functions * Frequent, high-touch communication * Creative problem solving and out-of-the-box thinking * A pace that rewards urgency, adaptability, and outcomes This environment is energizing for people who enjoy building, solving hard problems, and making progress in situations that are not always fully defined. It also requires comfort navigating ambiguity, adjusting course as new information emerges, and maintaining focus and positivity in a fast-moving and intense environment. We also recognize that this style of operating is not for everyone. If you are primarily optimizing for predictability or a consistently balanced workload, we encourage you to use the interview process to pressure test whether this environment is truly the right fit. We want teammates who thrive here, not just survive here. At the same time, many people find this work deeply rewarding. If you are excited by meaningful problems, motivated by ambitious goals, and energized by working alongside mission-driven colleagues, there is a good chance you will find TRM to be an exceptional place to grow and contribute. Learn more: Interviewing at TRM: How We Hire and What Success Looks Like ## Description * Lead and mentor a high-performing data science team operating at the intersection of blockchain, intelligence, and machine learning - balancing individual execution with strategic vision. * Drive technical innovation across a diverse stack (e.g., Airflow, BigQuery, Kafka, Python), ensuring our data models and pipelines scale with quality and precision. * Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and intelligence teams to transform raw blockchain data into insights that power TRM's products and customer experiences. * Help make TRM the market leader in blockchain Attribution, setting new standards for accuracy, trust, and usability in blockchain data. * Recruit, develop, and retain top talent - and play a critical role in growing the team's technical and product maturity. What we're looking for: * Technical depth: You've led data science teams in complex, ambiguous environments, and can operate across the stack - from debugging DAGs to modeling strategy. * Product sense: You understand customer problems deeply and can shape product direction through data and experimentation. * Hands-on leadership: You're not just a people manager. You stay close to the work, unblock your team, and lead by example. * Curiosity & growth mindset: You're energized by novel problems, seek truth through data, and thrive in fast-paced, scrappy environments. * Strong communicator: You make your thinking legible - to engineers, PMs, and executives - and influence through clarity, not volume., We hire and grow against three leadership principles. They're the standards for how we operate, treat each other, and make decisions. * Impact-Oriented Trailblazer: We put customers first and move with speed, focus, and adaptability. We treat every plan like an experiment - test, ship, measure, and iterate quickly. * Master Craftsperson: We care deeply about our craft. We balance speed with high standards, own outcomes end-to-end, and invest in getting better everyday. * Inspiring Colleague: We add clarity and energy, not noise. We bring humility, candor, and a one-team mindset - giving and receiving feedback to make the team stronger., By submitting your application, you agree to allow TRM Labs to process your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We collect the information you provide (such as your resume, work history, and contact details) solely for the purpose of evaluating your candidacy for current and future roles at TRM. Because our hiring cycles for certain positions may span 24 to 36 months, we retain your personal information for up to 36 months from the date of your application. After that period, your data is deleted unless a different retention period is required or permitted by law. If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with applicable data protection laws, you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data at any time before that period ends. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@trmlabs.com. To notify TRM Labs that you believe this job posting is non-compliant, please submit a report through this form. No response will be provided to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance. The use of AI tools of any kind (including but not limited to notetakers, interview assistants, and real-time coaching tools such as Otter.ai, Fireflies, Fathom, Cluey, or similar) during TRM interviews is not permitted without prior approval from TRM. TRM uses its own internal tools for note-taking to ensure a consistent and confidential experience for all candidates. 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