Head of Data Science (Philadelphia)

Head of Data Science

About the Company

Innovative AI startup specializing in document redaction solutions

Industry

Information Technology and Services

Type

Privately Held

About the Role

The Company is in search of a Head of Data Science to lead its AI / ML-powered document redaction solutions. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with a strong background in production-grade NLP and PDF processing, particularly in the areas of PII detection and Named Entity Recognition. Experience in a lean environment and the ability to scale a small data science team while actively contributing to the build process are essential. The role involves inheriting one team member and gradually expanding the team, so a collaborative and execution-oriented mindset is a must.

Key responsibilities for the Head of Data Science include bringing models to market, continuously optimizing them in real-world settings, and having a strong focus on MLOps. While experience with SageMaker is preferred, it is not required, as the learning curve is considered manageable. The successful candidate will be expected to have a startup mindset, be scrappy, and be comfortable working in production environments. Python fluency is a given, and the ability to work with a small team to deliver high-quality, customer-facing solutions is a critical aspect of the role.

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions

• Data Management / Analytics