Engineering Manager Data Science (m/f/d)

We are looking for a Engineering Manager Data Science (m/f/d) to lead one of our Data Science and Machine Learning teams. This team solves real-world data science challenges for stakeholders across the organisation, including Product Engineering, UX, Sales and Customer Care.

You will harness your technical acumen to inspire, mentor, and empower a diverse team of engineers and data scientists. You will be instrumental in creating an inclusive, safe and productive work environment that fosters growth. You will leverage your expertise to identify and overcome complex problems, fostering crucial dialogues and decisions to propel both your team and the company forward.

At AutoScout24, we appreciate different lifestyles and cultural backgrounds. We welcome diversity as a strength. Our organization is, e.g. made up of more than 50+ different nationalities, all working together inclusively and respectfully.

Key responsibilities: 

• Provide clear, strategic direction and guidance to your team in line with the company's vision and priorities.
• Collaborate extensively with Product Managers, Lead Engineers, Data Scientists, and peers across the tech department to create impactful business solutions.
• Design and implement an actionable data science roadmap that aligns with our product roadmaps, ensuring deliverability by your team.
• Offer structured, technical guidance to your team, and establish industry-leading best practices to enhance product reliability and team productivity.
• Cultivate a culture of continuous learning within your team, encouraging upskilling, knowledge sharing and peer mentoring.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and advancements in data science and machine learning, and implement relevant innovations in team operations.
• Foster strong relationships with other department heads to ensure the alignment of business goals and enhance cross-functional cooperation.
• Accountable for the team's delivery and outcomes, managing projects from inception to completion.

Your profile:

• Prior experience in a leadership role, such as an engineering manager or data science manager.
• Demonstrable passion for building, leading, and nurturing high-performing data science and engineering teams.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
• Enthusiasm for deploying cutting-edge machine learning methodologies, including Transformers, Embeddings, and Learning to rank.
• Proven track record of executing machine learning workloads in a production environment.
• Familiarity with Python, FastAPI, PyTorch/Tensorflow, and AWS would be advantageous.

We welcome individuals who may not meet every single criteria but possess an eagerness to learn, a strong personality, and ambitious mindset. If you're intrigued but unsure if your skills align perfectly, we invite you to reach out and present your unique strengths to us.

Benefits:

AutoScout24 offers benefits that allow our employees to work as freely and effectively as possible. We provide flexible office attendance and working hours, up to 30 days paid vacation (depending on the location), and state-of-the-art, modern offices to name a few. Our goal is to support you in doing your best work. Learn more about our unique, and meaningful benefits here.

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