Data Science Team Leader (offline)

We apply SOTA Machine Learning techniques to Wix’s data to improve the product, internal processes and personalization for users, which in turn improves our profitability.

We’re looking for a Data Science Team Leader who is passionate about data science and analytical problem-solving to join our Kyiv office.

You are:
An extremely talented data scientist with at least 5 years’ experience with data science, machine learning, and/or deep learning and at least 2 years’ experience managing a successful team of data scientists. You have a deep understanding of classical ML & DL algs for a wide spectrum of problems and domains: Computer Vision, NLP, Recommendation Systems, Supervised & Unsupervised Learning.

You have the technical know-how to advise team members, the managerial skills to prioritize and advance projects and the interpersonal skills to communicate data science to non-technical management. You also have hands-on machine learning experience with Python. You’re willing to work hands-on, potentially working on your own project while managing the team.

Major bonus points if you:

- Have an M.Sc or PhD in Math, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, or an equivalent field.
- Are familiar with Deep Learning frameworks and applications

As Data Science Team Leader, you will:

- Get to work on extremely diverse problems and domains.
- Manage and mentor a team of talented data scientists with experience in various machine learning applications.
- Serve as the technical expert of the team, providing high level guidance on all projects.
- Direct and define projects based on the business requirements of various product managers.
- Conduct advanced analysis, then design and code appropriate solutions using machine-learning, and communicating with all business partners.
- Be responsible for building relationships with stakeholders in other business units, to identify aspects of the business/product that can benefit from data science and machine learning.

About Wix

Wix makes it possible for anyone to succeed online. Since 2006, we’ve grown to 5,000 employees in 17 countries, launched over 40 products, and serve over 230 million users and their visitors worldwide. At Wix, we push you to innovate, evolve in non-traditional ways, and grow outside your comfort zone. We operate in small teams that work closely together to create incredible things.

Although we’re already industry leaders in web creation and business, our work is nowhere near done. Our goal is to become the main engine of the Internet so we can create a more open web for all.

We believe solving complex problems starts by building strong infrastructure and platforms supported by engineers working with cutting-edge technology.

As a dev-centric company, we rely on testing, implementing smart feedback loops, measuring impact, and using “fail fast” methodologies to keep our high-scale traffic and advanced products in constant progress with a 99.99% uptime.

Company website:
https://careers.wix.com/

DOU company page:
https://jobs.dou.ua/companies/wix/