Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Director of Data Science with extensive experience in computer vision to lead a team of up to 10 engineers. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing data-driven solutions that leverage computer vision technologies and big data analytics to solve complex problems. You will also be responsible for managing and mentoring a team of data scientists and engineers, ensuring that they are delivering high-quality work and meeting project timelines. This role requires both management and engineering skills as the candidate will be responsible for code review, senior-level development, and management of Junior-level software engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement computer vision and big data solutions to address complex business problems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas where computer vision and big data analytics can be used to improve business processes
• Manage and mentor a team of 10+ data scientists and engineers
• Develop and maintain a roadmap for computer vision and big data projects and initiatives
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to the team on all aspects of computer vision and data science
• Ensure that the team adheres to best practices for cloud-based big data architectures, security, and governance
• Conduct research and development on emerging computer vision, big data, and cloud technologies and methodologies
• Develop and implement scalable and efficient data processing and storage solutions in the cloud
• Communicate project progress, results, and recommendations to executive leadership and other stakeholders
• Understanding of efficient systems and what makes things slow or fast
• Good ideas across multiple tech stack components – low-level, embedded, algorithms, video, machine learning, GPUs, databases
• Excellent object oriented software design skills in Python
• Understanding of scalable system design principles
• Follows the software development lifecycle.
• Documents and demonstrates solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in computer vision, with a focus on machine learning and deep learning
• Experience managing and mentoring a team of data scientists and engineers
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, and other relevant languages
• Experience with computer vision frameworks such as OpenCV, TensorFlow, and PyTorch
• 5+ years of experience using big data technologies in the cloud, including experience with AWS or GCP
  • Strong understanding of big data processing frameworks such as Apache Hadoop, Spark, or Flink
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in development of distributed/scalable systems and high-volume data applications
• Must be a United States citizen or Permanent Resident

Nice-to-have:

• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields
• Experience with technologies for distributed computing