Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of advanced machine learning and statistical models that deliver measurable business outcomes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams — including Product, Engineering, and Client Success — to define data-driven solutions, influence product strategy, and ensure seamless model integration within the Aera platform.
Drive experimentation and innovation by exploring new algorithms, techniques, and technologies that enhance model performance, scalability, and interpretability.
Translate complex analytical results into clear, actionable insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders, shaping business and product decisions.
Define best practices for model governance, versioning, and monitoring to ensure reliability and compliance in production environments.
Act as a subject matter expert and thought leader within Data Science, mentoring senior team members and fostering a culture of rigor, innovation, and continuous learning.
Partner with leadership to define and refine Aera’s long-term data science roadmap, ensuring alignment with overall organizational and product strategy.
Contribute to the evolution of Aera’s Data Science platform through experimentation, evaluation of new tools, and collaboration with Engineering teams.

Requirements

Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline.
10+ years of experience in applied machine learning, statistical modeling, or AI solution development, with proven success deploying models in production.
Strong expertise in Python, R, or similar languages, and experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.
Deep understanding of statistical methods, optimization, and data-driven experimentation.
Experience leading large-scale projects and influencing product or platform-level decisions.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.
Demonstrated leadership in mentoring, peer development, and cross-functional collaboration.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

machine learningstatistical modelingPythonRTensorFlowPyTorchscikit-learnstatistical methodsoptimizationdata-driven experimentation

Soft Skills

communicationmentoringleadershipcollaborationinnovationproblem-solvinginfluencecross-functional teamworkanalytical thinkingcontinuous learning

Certifications

Master’s degreePh.D.