Head of Data Science/ Machine Learning
Location : CA/Remote
Full time role
Education Requirements
- Preferred Master's or PhD in a relevant STEM field, but exceptional Bachelor's profiles considered.
Interview Process
- Four rounds: recruiter call, hiring manager interview, technical (coding and case study), and leadership round.
- Leadership round involves the head of people, CTO, and CEO.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Combination of machine learning engineering and data science, capable of writing production code.
- Strong communicator, able to articulate complex information effectively.
Team Culture and Expectations
- High-caliber, select team with high expectations and visibility.
- Autonomy in growing products and scaling teams, with a strong focus on technical and problem-solving capabilities.
Seniority
- 7 - 15 years of experience in applied ML/data science, building production models in fintech, cybersecurity, or other high stakes domains
- Work experience
- 4+ years managing data science/ML teams in high-growth startups (must have managed people building and deploying ML products core to the business)
- Proven track record of solving complex / high profile business problems with DS / ML solutions. (Scaled a product suite of ML models, not just one model)
- Held senior/leadership role at a fast growing startup (20-400 people) with broad scope
- Shows great slope and career progression
Education
Master's or PhD in a STEM field (math, stats, CS, physics, engineering) - target top universities
End-to-end ML: feature engineering, model training, productionalization, monitoring
Strong software engineering abilities in Python
Domain experience in fraud, identity verification, or financial risk
Experience in communicating progress + outcomes to senior management / stakeholders
Skills Required
- 7-15 years applied ML/data science experience building production models
- 4+ years managing data science/ML teams in high-growth startups
- Proven track record scaling a suite of ML products (not just a single model)
- End-to-end ML experience: feature engineering, model training, productionalization, monitoring
- Strong software engineering abilities in Python
- Domain experience in fraud, identity verification, or financial risk
- Experience communicating progress and outcomes to senior management/stakeholders
- Held senior/leadership role at a fast-growing startup (20-400 people)
- Master's or PhD in a relevant STEM field (preferred); exceptional Bachelor's considered
- Strong communication skills and ability to articulate complex technical information
What We Do
Haramain Systems Inc. is the hardest working Software Development, staffing & Consulting firm We do what we know is right for consultants and companies, creating a unique and powerful recruiting and talent experience. We don’t just say we’re hard working. We are. We don’t just invest in great people, we invest in people with guts, who don’t stand alone with integrity, but together as one united front. Our core is a powerhouse that can’t be described but should be experienced. Through its extensive network of IT professionals, Haramain Systems is able to quickly identify the right people at the right time. The Company differentiates itself by focusing on long-term client and candidate relationships, paying close attention to the dynamic changes in the industry and by fully understanding the needs of each individual client. Haramain Systems is your personalized link to the highest-quality IT professionals available in this rapidly evolving industry. Haramain Systems provides expertise in the following areas: Infrastructure Architecture Application Development Database Information Security Information Architecture Web Services Business Intelligence PMO – Project Management Business Analysis Project Teams Partner Programs ERP Haramain Systems specializes in the following industries: Financial Services Telecommunications Health Care Services Information Security Manufacturing Advantages offered by Haramain Systems include: National search and consulting services Exceptional client and candidate support Background checking Technical skills testing
