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We believe that AI technologies will soon drive all challenging decisions and are capable of helping humans be better.\nWe are now looking for a hands-on Leader who can bridge the gap between advanced research and real-world product delivery. You will be the technical anchor for two streams: S&D (Service & Delivery), ensuring our clients get robust, profitable pricing recommendations, and R&D (Research & Development), guiding the strategy for next-gen algorithms.\nWhat you will do\nHave clear vision and own the strategy of Data Science in the organization.\n\nShape the technical roadmap based on business needs, team capacity, and long-term strategy.\n\nGradually scale data science function with company growth.\n\nDefine the hiring profile, lead and mentor a cross-functional team of Data Scientists, and cultivate a high-performing R&D culture focused on scientific rigor and measurable business impact.\n\nManage resources across both Delivery (S&D) and Research (R&D) squads.\n\nAct as the main bridge between R&D and S&D: translate business requirements into research tasks, and help the team adapt complex prototypes into stable, production-ready solutions.\n\nArchitect client solutions by selecting the right models and assortment strategies to solve specific business problems using our existing stack.\n\nServe as the quality gatekeeper for the team, conducting code reviews, verifying A/B test designs, and ensuring the team hits their Definition of Done (DoD).\n\nDrive key DS metrics such as research-to-production time, experiment velocity, and the overall quality of price recommendations.\n\nCommunicate clearly with product managers, engineers, and occasionally clients to explain DS trade-offs, present results, and align on next steps.\n\nConfidently represent the company's technological expertise to investors and partners. You will clearly articulate the Data Science strategy, the core algorithms' defensibility, and the technical roadmap during high-stakes due diligence processes.\n\nEngage directly with customers' Data Science and Analytics teams (including PhD-level experts). You must be able to confidently explain our methodology, model assumptions, performance results, and address their most technical questions, serving as a critical differentiator during sales and pilot phases.\n\nPresent complex model results, performance metrics, and strategic trade-offs to key stakeholders in a clear, concise, and business-focused manner.\n\nSupport the sales and pre-sales process by building compelling technical narratives that demonstrate our value proposition and deep expertise in the pricing domain.\n\nStay hands-on: dive into code and architecture when needed - whether it's designing a new experiment, fixing a critical issue in the delivery pipeline, or prototyping a new idea.\n\nWhat you have\n5+ years of experience in Data Science or a related field with a focus on delivering value to production.\n\nStrong Python and SQL skills, capable of writing modular and readable code for experiments and prototypes.\n\nFamiliarity Databricks data platform and Apache Spark.\n\nGeneral familiarity with Data Mesh approach and ability to leverage its best practices in collaboration with data engineers.\n\nSolid mathematical background, preferably in a Computer Science-related field.\n\nProficiency in the scientific Python toolkit, including NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, and either Keras/TensorFlow or PyTorch.\n\nDeep understanding of statistical testing methodologies, specifically A/B testing design.\n\nFamiliarity with Time Series Forecasting approaches.\n\nAt least 3 years of experience working with tabular and mixed (multimodal) data.\n\nExpertise in Causal Inference and background in Ecommerce/Retail are strong pluses.\n\nUpper-intermediate or higher level of English and strong public speaking skills.\n\nSoft skills\nYou care not only about how the model works mathematically but what value it brings to the user and the business.\n\nAble to translate complex technical concepts into simple business language for stakeholders.\n\nAble to professionally and clearly communicate with PhD scientists on customer side during the sales process, pilot and rollout.\n\nAble to own data requirements and build efficient processes to support integration and data engineering with outlining data integration and validation requirements.\n\nReady to experiment, pivot, and make data-driven decisions in a dynamic business environment.\n\nProactively contribute ideas to the Product Backlog with ideas based on technical knowledge and capabilities.\n\nBe able to think outside of the box and find simple and elegant solutions to complex problems, including technical, product and processes-related ones.\n\nCuriosity and a drive to continuously learn within the domain.\n\nHave a truly entrepreneurial mindset.\n\n You’re gonna love it, and here’s why:Rich innovative software stack, freedom to choose the best suitable technologies.\nRemote-first ideology: freedom to operate from the home office or any suitable coworking.\nFlexible working hours (we start from 8 to 11 am) and no time tracking systems on.\nRegular performance and compensation reviews.\nRecurrent 1-1s and measurable OKRs.\nIn-depth onboarding with a clear success track.\nCompetera covers 70% of your training/course fee.\n- 20 vacation days, 15 days off, and up to one week of paid Christmas holidays.\n- 20 business days of sick leave.\n- Partial medical insurance coverage.\n- We reimburse the cost of coworking.\n Drive innovations with us. 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