Loopio
Proposal Management Software • Proposal Software • RFP Response • Sales Effectiveness • Proposal Writing
Director, Machine Learning and Data Science
November 9
Loopio
Proposal Management Software • Proposal Software • RFP Response • Sales Effectiveness • Proposal Writing
Description
• Loopio is a workplace that unleashes learning & growth opportunities for our Loopers. We provide autonomous, challenging work that allows each employee to master their craft. • Loopio’s Data Enablement Team works together on a mission to transform the RFP response process into a rapid and seamless experience. Our team works across all platform portfolio features and delivers innovative solutions where it matters the most for our customers. • We are looking for an experienced Director, Machine Learning and Data Science, to lead a dynamic group of Machine Learning Engineers and Data Scientists on our Data Enablement team. • Our ideal candidate has deep technical and leadership skills and is comfortable working in an evolving technology infrastructure and dynamic environment. • This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team of creative and passionate individuals committed to solving real-world problems. • You will empower engineers, product, and data scientists with tools that enable and streamline data-driven decision-making, analysis, and feature development. • You will partner closely with other Senior Engineering Leaders, Data Scientists, Machine Learning Engineers, Product Managers and Designers, and other business stakeholders to help us take Loopio’s data value and AI innovation to the next level.
Requirements
• A minimum of 10 years in software engineering, with profound knowledge in machine learning or data science. Demonstrable experience with advanced ML algorithms and frameworks as well as NLP/NLU is essential. • Strong leadership background with proven ability to manage machine learning or data science teams in fast-paced environments. Skills should include conflict resolution, performance management, talent evaluation, and effective coaching across diverse skill levels. • Robust understanding of both business operations and technical/engineering principles, equipped with superior problem-solving skills to steer technical decision-making. • Proficient in distributed systems development using a microservices architecture. • Experienced in constructing and managing an Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW), with a solid grasp of Data Lake architecture and design. • Skilled in designing and implementing cloud-based training pipelines and state-of-the-art deep learning algorithms. • Well-versed in deep learning frameworks, algorithms, and inference system designs, including those for cloud-based servers and hardware accelerators. • Experience with Public Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), Docker containers, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation, and API development. • Demonstrated ability in software product delivery and operations, particularly for large-scale, customer-facing, and mission-critical products. • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a knack for leading diverse teams and fostering cross-functional collaboration. • Ability to articulate technical roadmaps, challenges, and solutions clearly and effectively. • Proven ability to inspire and positively influence others, leading teams through complex or ambiguous situations. • Demonstrated understanding of total cost of ownership and cost-to-profitability models across multiple interdependent products. • Background in a high-growth agile software development environment, ideally within a B2B SaaS context. • Experience in building and maintaining large-scale systems in production environments.
Benefits
• Your manager supports your development by providing ongoing feedback and regular 1-on-1s • You have tons of autonomy and responsibility: this role provides an opportunity to try new things and push creative boundaries • You’ll learn more than you thought was possible; our team is obsessed with personal and professional growth (every Looper receives a professional mastery allowance each year) • You’ll be set up to work remotely with a MacBook laptop, a monthly phone and internet allowance, and a work-from-home budget to help get your home office all set up! • Join us in regular company socials, AMA (Ask-Me-Anything), and quarterly kick-off to celebrate the big wins and milestones as #oneteam! • You’ll be joining a culture that has thoughtfully built out opportunities for connections in a remote first environment. • We have Employee Resource Groups, various fun virtual activities, and many more moments for us to have fun and learn together! • You’ll be a part of an award-winning workplace and one of Canada’s fastest growing companies with ample opportunity to make a big impact here!
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