> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2707924-data-science-manager](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2707924-data-science-manager). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Science Manager - **Company:** Analytic Recruiting Inc. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Python (Programming Language), Recommender Systems, SQL Databases, Large Language Models, Machine Learning Operations - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.analyticrecruiting.com/job-details.aspx?title=Data+Science+Manager&keywords=LLM%2C+GenAI%2C+Attribution+modeling.+AdTech&jobid=24974 ## About the Role * Education: Master's degree (or equivalent experience) in a quantitative field (CS, Math, Physics, etc.). * Experience: 2+ years of people management experience plus 6+ years in a Data Science or related technical role. * Technical Depth: Advanced knowledge of statistics/probability and hands-on experience with SQL, Python, AWS, and modern ML workflows. * Strategic Mindset: Proven ability to lead through ambiguity and manage complex dependencies across multiple stakeholders. * Communication: Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders. * Experience with LLMs, embeddings, or recommender systems. * Background in AdTech or Media analytics. Keywords: LLM, GenAI, Attribution modeling. AdTech ## Description Leading media technology platform dedicated to modernizing the advertising landscape is seeking a Data Science Manager to lead AI Product function. This is a foundational leadership role where you will build and manage a specialized team of data scientists focused on customer-facing features powered by ML and LLMs. While this is a management-first role, you should possess the technical depth to guide modeling strategies and system design. * Must Currently be Managing a Data Science Team * Job can be onsite - LA, NYC or SF * No Sponsorship, * Team Leadership: Hire, mentor, and grow a team of data scientists; conduct performance reviews and support career development. * Product Innovation: Facilitate the design of algorithms and models that drive new business opportunities and enhance existing product features. * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product, Engineering, and Infrastructure to align on roadmaps and accelerate the delivery of AI-powered features. * Project Oversight: Own DS prioritization, manage resource allocation, and ensure high-quality, timely delivery of ML projects. * Process Excellence: Develop lightweight, effective processes for fast iteration and scalable AI delivery. ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [100 million days in Vienna: A story of APIs & AI in tourism.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/93-100-million-days-in-vienna-a-story-of-apis-ai-in-tourism) - [Containers in the cloud - State of the Art in 2022](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/410-containers-in-the-cloud-state-of-the-art-in-2022) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [How We Built a Machine Learning-Based Recommendation System (And Survived to Tell the Tale)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/752-how-we-built-a-machine-learning-based-recommendation-system-and-survived-to-tell-the-tale) - [Reliable scalability: How Amazon.com scales on AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/983-reliable-scalability-how-amazon-com-scales-on-aws) ## Related Articles - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [What Are Large Language Models?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/304-what-are-large-language-models) - [MLOps – What’s the deal behind it?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/125-mlops-what-s-the-deal-behind-it) - [MLOps And AI Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/82-mlops-and-ai-driven-development)