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- Remote
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- 10+ years
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- Full Time
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Role description
Dataforest is looking for a highly experienced Team Lead Data Science with a strong engineering and managerial background ( 10+ years in the domain ). In this role, you will lead and scale our AI/Data Science practice, establish robust development processes, drive pre-sales and R&D activities, and effectively manage an engineering team of 8 - 10+ members .
What you'll do
- Team Leadership & Management: Lead and grow the Data Science department (8 - 10+ people), perform 1-on-1s, technical assessments, and performance reviews.
- Architecture & Strategy: Define the AI/DS architecture and tech strategy, establish high-quality coding standards, and oversee code reviews.
- Business & Pre-sales: Collaborate closely with C-level executives (CEO/CTO) to shape development processes, lead pre-sale activities, and estimate complex AI projects for international clients.
- R&D & Solution Delivery: Drive complex AI projects from concept to production (High-Load systems, LLM/RAG solutions) and conduct R&D with cutting-edge technologies.
You'll be a great fit if you have
- 10+ years of total experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, Data Engineering, and Software Engineering.
- Management Experience: Proven track record of leading teams of 8+ engineers (Data Scientists, ML Engineers).
- AI & LLM Expertise: Deep practical knowledge of the modern AI stack: LLM, RAG, LangChain, LangGraph , and AI Agents.
- Core Tech Stack:
- Mastery of Python , algorithms, and data structures.
- Proven experience in building scalable ML/DS architectures and high-load production systems.
- Solid understanding of MLOps, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Business Analysis & Pre-sales: Demonstrated capability in project estimation, client communication, and translating complex business requirements into technical solutions.
- English: Upper-Intermediate (B2+) or higher for fluent communication with international clients.
We ensure your growth with
- Great networking opportunities with international clients and challenging tasks;
- Building interesting projects from scratch using new technologies;
- Personal and professional development opportunities;
- Competitive salary fixed in USD;
- Paid vacation and sick leave;
- Flexible work schedule;
- Friendly working environment with minimal hierarchy;
- Team-building activities and corporate events.