Data Science Manager at Tatari

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Ad Tech, Advertising, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Data Science, etc.)
6+ years of experience in a Data Science role, or a related role in a technology environment, including 2+ years of management experience
Strong strategic thinking and project management skills, including priority and dependency management across several large projects with multiple stakeholders
Strong organizational and leadership skills, able to exercise judgment to make tradeoffs through cost-benefit analysis
Ability to translate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and drive alignment across Product, Engineering, and Data Science
Proven ability to lead through ambiguity and move from 0→1 with new features or systems
Advanced knowledge of statistics and probability, particularly their application in model development
Intermediate to advanced experience in D

Responsibilities

Manage and grow a team of data scientists focused on AI/ML product development
Facilitate the team’s design of algorithms and models to innovate, research, and deliver on product features that drive and expand our business opportunities
Empower the team to innovate and explore new methodologies and improve upon existing algorithms
Actively develop strong working relationships across Product, Engineering, and Infrastructure teams to foster alignment, drive shared decision-making, and accelerate delivery of AI-powered features
Collaborate with partner teams to define scope, translate product requirements into technical approaches, and ensure successful delivery
Own Data Science prioritization for AI/ML outcomes, allocate resources and manage workload
Drive execution of AI/ML projects by tracking progress, aligning timelines with stakeholders, and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery
Assess and mitigate risks to delivery, owning accountability for downstream business impacts
Promote high-quality experimentation, modeling, and evaluation standards, with an emphasis on reliability and product value
Develop lightweight but effective team processes to support fast iteration and scalable AI delivery
Conduct performance reviews, coach team members, and support career growth planning for direct reports
Contribute to hiring and onboarding efforts for the team

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Machine LearningLLMsAIData ScienceAlgorithm DesignModel DevelopmentTeam ManagementSystem Design

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What will I be managing as the Data Science Manager?

You will manage and grow a small team of data scientists focused on AI/ML product development for customer-facing features powered by machine learning and LLMs.

What are the key responsibilities of this role?

Key responsibilities include managing and growing the data science team, facilitating algorithm and model design, collaborating with Product, Engineering, and Infrastructure teams, owning prioritization and execution of AI/ML projects, and conducting performance reviews and coaching.

Is this a hands-on technical role or purely managerial?

This is not an individual contributor role but requires technical depth to collaborate on modeling and system design, combined with management experience to lead the team.

What kind of collaboration is expected in this position?

You’ll partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Platform teams to deliver experiments, shape the AI roadmap, and ensure alignment through strong working relationships and shared decision-making.

What makes a strong candidate for this Data Science Manager role?

A strong candidate has technical depth in AI/ML for modeling and system design, proven management experience leading data science teams, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally while driving execution and team growth.

Tatari

Data-driven platform for TV advertising optimization

About Tatari

Tatari provides a platform that allows businesses to buy, measure, and optimize their TV advertising campaigns, making the process similar to digital advertising. The platform uses advanced analytics to deliver real-time data, helping clients make informed decisions about their advertising strategies. This enables them to identify the best networks and programs to reach their target audiences effectively. Unlike traditional TV advertising methods, Tatari's approach focuses on data-driven insights and performance measurement, allowing for flexible management of campaigns. The company's goal is to transform the TV advertising landscape by making it as measurable and manageable as digital ads, ultimately improving clients' advertising performance and return on investment.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

CONVERTIBLECompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Consumer SoftwareIndustries

201-500Employees