Lead ML Engineer responsible for guiding a team to deliver innovative ML solutions at Datatonic. Overseeing project management while ensuring technical excellence and team collaboration.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and technical leadership to the ML team, ensuring alignment with best practices and industry standards.
Recruit, hire, and onboard top talent, including data scientists and machine learning engineers, to strengthen the team.
Offer mentorship and guidance, helping team members develop their technical skills and advance their careers.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and innovative team culture that promotes collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
Conduct regular performance reviews, set clear objectives, and provide constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement.
Oversee and manage complex ML projects from initial concept to successful deployment.
Ensure the delivery of high-quality outputs on time and within budget, maintaining rigorous standards throughout the project lifecycle.
Collaborate with Delivery Managers to define project scope, timelines, resource allocation, and key milestones.
Proactively track project progress, identify potential risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with clients, gaining a deep understanding of their business objectives and challenges.
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical client stakeholders.
Present project findings, insights, and actionable recommendations in a compelling and client-friendly manner, ensuring alignment with their goals.
Requirements
Demonstrated leadership and management experience of technical employees.
5+ years of experience in machine learning and data science, with a strong track record of delivering successful projects.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Proven experience leading and mentoring teams of data scientists and machine learning engineers.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Strong software engineering skills with a focus on machine learning frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn), and cloud platforms, especially Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Passion for data and a desire to solve real-world problems using machine learning.
Benefits
20 days of paid vacation per calendar year
Public Holidays for your Province of Residence
5 Wellness days (sickness, personal time, mental health)
5 Lifestyle days (religious events, volunteer day, sick day)
Matching Group Retirement Savings Plan after 3 months
Competitive Group Insurance plan on Day 1 - individual premium paid 100%!
Virtual Medicine and Family Assistance Program - 100% employer-paid!
Home office budget - We are 100% remote!
CAD $70/month for internet/phone expenses
Company-supplied MacBook Pro or Air
CAD $400/year for books, relevant app subscriptions or an e-reader.
Opportunities for paid certifications
Opportunities for professional and personal learning through Udemy Business
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