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VP of Machine Learning and Data ScienceJobot • Reston, VA, US
VP of Machine Learning and Data Science

VP of Machine Learning and Data Science

Jobot • Reston, VA, US
24 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Competitive compensation and benefits. Hybrid work. Flexible PTO.

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Salary : $250,000 - $356,250 per year

A bit about us :

We are an AI and Data Company that is helping marketers increase customers and value by providing powerful data insights. If you have a passion for data science, AI and machine learning- this could be a great match for you!

Why join us?

  • Stable, high-growth company in a resilient industry
  • Competitive compensation
  • Equity programs, 401(k), Open PTO + 10 paid holidays
  • Gym memberships, fun culture, hackathons, exec access, and more
  • Cutting-edge tech and high-impact projects
  • A place where your ideas and leadership will shape the future of AI

Job Details

About the Role

We are seeking a visionary and hands-on technology leader to serve as our next VP of Machine Learning and Data Science. In this pivotal role, you’ll own and drive the end-to-end AI / ML lifecycle, from research and algorithmic innovation to scalable, real-time production deployment.

You’ll lead and unify our Data Science (DS) and Machine Learning Engineering (MLE) teams, shaping the strategic vision and execution of our AI / ML initiatives that directly impact product innovation, customer value, and business growth.

This is a unique opportunity to build enterprise-grade ML systems using modern technologies like foundation models, GenAI, and MLOps, while operating in a fast-paced, stable, and mission-driven environment.

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What You’ll Do

Strategic Leadership

  • Define and drive the long-term vision for AI and machine learning, aligned with product and business goals
  • Own the entire ML lifecycle : from model ideation to development, deployment, monitoring, and continuous optimization
  • Lead R&D strategy focused on methodologies, agentic systems, and emerging technologies
  • Team & Culture

  • Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing, integrated DS and MLE team
  • Foster a highly collaborative and accountable culture, balancing speed, quality, and innovation
  • Operate as a player-coach : capable of both strategic direction and deep technical contribution
  • Technical Execution

  • Architect and evolve our MLOps infrastructure to support scalable and automated model deployment
  • Provide hands-on leadership in building advanced ML models using deep learning, embeddings, neural networks, and GNNs
  • Leverage your expertise in AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and related tools
  • Stay ahead of AI / ML trends and champion the adoption of new technologies and practices
  • Evangelism & Influence

  • Be the face of AI, partnering with the CTO and executive team to communicate vision and outcomes
  • Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and client meetings
  • Distill and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
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    ✅ What We’re Looking For

    Leadership & Communication

  • Proven experience managing both research and production ML teams
  • Ability to set strategic direction and guide senior technical staff
  • Exceptional presentation and communication skills; comfortable engaging with execs, clients, and press
  • ️ Technical Expertise

  • Deep knowledge of modern ML techniques : gradient boosting, Bayesian modeling, causal inference, deep learning, embeddings, GNNs
  • Strong software engineering and MLOps fundamentals, including CI / CD for ML, model registries, feature stores, and monitoring
  • Proficient in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, and cloud-based AI / ML services (especially AWS Bedrock & SageMaker)
  • Experience in agentic workflows is a plus
  • Industry & Domain Insight

  • Experience with large-scale ML systems in consumer data, ad-tech, or mar-tech industries
  • Domain experience in health, finance, consumer goods, or political / advocacy tech is a bonus
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