Engineering Manager, Data Science – AdTech

Fluent, Inc

. Drive the Deep Learning Evolution: Lead the architectural transition from legacy tree-based models (XGBoost) to advanced Neural Network architectures (Deep Learning) for audience propensity, lookalike modeling, and real-time segmentation.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $180,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonPyTorchScikit-LearnTensorflow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the Deep Learning Evolution: Lead the architectural transition from legacy tree-based models (XGBoost) to advanced Neural Network architectures (Deep Learning) for audience propensity, lookalike modeling, and real-time segmentation.
Own Value-Based Bidding (ROAS): Evolve our bidding strategy from simple conversion prediction to sophisticated ROAS-based optimization, developing models that predict user value (LTV) to maximize client returns within dynamic auction environments.
Champion Agentic AI & Automation: Spearhead the exploration and adoption of autonomous agentic workflows to enhance decisioning and operational efficiency, moving beyond static models to self-correcting systems.
Build Production Deep Learning Systems: Oversee the end-to-end engineering of high-scale inference pipelines, including embedding layers, real-time feature stores, and low-latency serving infrastructure such as ONNX, TensorRT etc.
Advance MLOps & Experimentation: Establish rigorous MLOps practices for model versioning and drift detection while shifting further into multi-armed bandit strategies (Exploration vs. Exploitation) that optimize directly for business outcomes (Revenue/GP) rather than just model metrics.
Lead and grow the Data Science team: hiring, mentoring, performance management, and career development.
Partner with Product and Client Success to translate business requirements into ML solutions and communicate model capabilities.
Coordinate with Data Platform team to ensure reliable data foundations and feature pipelines for modeling.
Translate complex ML concepts into actionable insights for business stakeholders and executives.
Set technical direction and foster a culture of innovation, rigor, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD (preferred) or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or other Quantitative Field.
8+ years of experience in Data Science or ML Engineering, with at least 2 years managing or leading technical teams.
AdTech Deep Learning Architecture Expertise: Deep hands-on experience with modern ranking and retrieval architectures (e.g., DLRM, DCNv2, Two-Tower), with a focus on multi-objective learning (MMoE) to jointly optimize for clicks, conversions, and revenue.
Strategic Ownership of Agentic AI: Demonstrated passion for and aptitude in defining the roadmap for autonomous agentic systems. You must be ready to learn, champion, and own the evolution from static RAG to production-grade agentic orchestration.
Real-Time Inference & Engineering: Experience deploying complex models into high-throughput, low-latency production environments (familiarity with ONNX, TensorRT, or feature stores).
Commercial & Business Acumen: Ability to translate improved model performance (AUC/LogLoss) into tangible business metrics (GP, RPM) and prioritize R&D efforts based on ROI and unit economics.
Strong Python skills with a focus on Deep Learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow) as well as traditional ML libraries (XGBoost, scikit-learn).
Proven people management skills: Experience hiring, mentoring, and developing high-performing data science talent.
Excellent communication skills for translating technical concepts to business stakeholders and executives.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Ample career and professional growth opportunities
New Headquarters with an open floor plan to drive collaboration
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Pre-tax savings plans and transit/parking programs
401K with competitive employer match
Volunteer and philanthropic activities throughout the year
Educational and social events
The amazing opportunity to work for a high-flying performance marketing company!

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Hard Skills & Tools

Deep LearningNeural NetworksMLOpsPythonXGBoostPyTorchTensorFlowONNXTensorRTMulti-armed Bandit

Soft Skills

people managementmentoringcommunicationleadershipstrategic ownershipinnovationperformance managementcollaborationtranslating technical conceptscareer development

Certifications

PhD in Computer ScienceMaster’s Degree in MathematicsMaster’s Degree in Quantitative Field