Data Science Team Leader

Natural Intelligence, a global leader in performance marketing, is looking for a talented Data Science Team Leader to join us on our mission to simplify decision-making for millions!

What You'll Do

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and grow an applied data science team; set a high bar for craft, collaboration, and impact.
Own the full ML lifecycle - from problem framing and experimentation to scalable deployment, monitoring, and continual improvement.
Build and refine statistical & ML solutions on large-scale data (feature pipelines, metric estimation, insights), translating new research into production where it matters.
Uphold excellence in MLOps and data: code review and reproducibility, CI/CD for models, explainability and observability, and strong data quality/governance/compliance.
Collaboration across teams: Work closely with cross-functional teams - product managers, engineers, and business leaders - to identify opportunities, prioritize initiatives, and deliver impactful results.
Work hands-on with LLM embeddings - selection, evaluation, retrieval pipelines/vector stores - and integrate embedding features into downstream ML models at scale.
End-to-end project ownership with advanced modeling: Take ownership of projects from ideation and design to deployment, leveraging advanced machine learning and deep learning techniques to develop innovative solutions that address complex business challenges.
Develop scalable production-ready code: Develop for both real-time and batch modeling pipelines, collaborating with data and engineering teams for seamless integration.
Innovation and research: Stay ahead of industry trends by exploring and applying cutting-edge advancements in data science, machine learning, and AI to solve emerging challenges.
Lead the definition and build of products that form our core response to the AI-native “new search” era.

Requirements:

MSc in a quantitative field (math, statistics, computer science. etc.)
3+ years of experience leading ML teams
Deep statistical & mathematical knowledge (regression, linear algebra, properties of distributions, etc.) and the ability to understand, utilize and innovate on state-of-the art machine learning algorithms and statistical modeling
Strong background in Python with experience in Data & ML packages and OOP
Developing production systems
Experience with AWS ecosystems - an advantage

About Natural Intelligence

Founded in 2009, we've grown into a performance marketing industry leader - while remaining bootstrapped. Our comparison websites connect millions of high-intent consumers with top global brands, creating better decision journeys. Our success comes from combining cutting-edge technology and strategic partnerships.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

AI-First: Create innovative solutions for millions with cutting-edge AI tools.
Inclusive Environment: 52% women, with vibrant communities for Olim, LGBTQ+, families, and more.
Rewarding Career: Competitive pay, stock options, clear growth paths.
Premium Workspaces: Stunning ToHa Tel Aviv offices with gym, music studio, and great coffee, and a new office in Madrid!
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy legendary company parties, happy hours and team events.
Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer We hire based on talent and potential, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations available upon request at [email protected] .

Are you a Natural Talent? Join us!

*Only suitable CVs will be considered