Director, Data Science & Machine Learning

$220,000 - $300,000/Yr

Angi - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

Angi is seeking an exceptional Director of Data Science and Machine Learning to be a driving force behind Angi's transformation. The role is to lead our innovative Matching and Ranking team, tackling challenges such as homeowner-pro matching, search ranking, building dynamic pricing models, and using predictive models to optimize our product and consumer experience. This is a leadership role, developing a team of dedicated machine learning scientists using state-of-the-art machine learning techniques with both structured and unstructured data. In addition to being a leader, we're also looking for someone who can dive into tech and get their hands dirty to solve some of Angi's biggest technical challenges. In this role, you will lead and grow a team of talented machine learning and data scientists, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to foster professional growth. For our most complex challenges, you will dive into the tech to work through solutioning alongside your team. You will oversee the development and deployment of machine learning models and algorithms to improve our search ranking, pricing our pro product, and how we match consumers with pros. Success in these areas will impact user experience and engagement, retention, and conversion rates - critical metrics for business success. Collaboration is key, as you will work closely with a strong team of engineers, product managers, and designers to build scalable and high-impact machine learning systems. You will collaborate on the end-to-end development process, from ideation to deployment, ensuring that data-driven solutions are seamlessly integrated into our products and services. Additionally, you will foster innovation within the team, exploring new approaches and techniques to solve complex business problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team of talented machine learning and data scientists, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
• Oversee the development and deployment of machine learning models and algorithms to improve search ranking and pricing.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to build scalable machine learning systems.
• Work through complex technical challenges alongside your team.
• Foster innovation within the team by exploring new approaches and techniques.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields).
• 10+ years of experience in data science and machine learning, focusing on product personalization.
• Proven track record of managing and developing a high-performing data science and machine learning team.
• Expertise in machine learning and deep learning, with knowledge of large language models.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

• Salary band ranging from $220,000-$300,000, commensurate with experience and performance.
• Eligibility for a competitive year-end performance bonus and equity package.
• Full medical, dental, and vision package.
• Flexible vacation policy allowing time off as needed.
• Pet discount plans and retirement plan with company match (401K).