Data Science Team Leader

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Hybrid
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Tel Aviv (IL)

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Israel Tech Guard
501 - 1000 Employees
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Company Overview

We are a cutting-edge technology company working closely with the Israeli army and government agencies. Our mission is to save lives and enhance security through large-scale, high-impact technological solutions. Our teams operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, collaborating with operational customers to develop innovative solutions that make Israel safer. We work with advanced technologies, real-time analytics, and mission-critical systems that require precision, agility, and forward-thinking development.


What You’ll Do

  • Lead a team of data scientists in developing NLP and real-time analytics solutions.
  • Design, train, and optimize LLMs, BERT models, and classical NLP pipelines.
  • Deploy models for both local and cloud-based environments, ensuring high performance.
  • Work closely with DevOps, Fullstack teams, and Product Managers to integrate ML models into production systems.
  • Balance between 70% product delivery and 30% research, collaborating with a dedicated research team.

  • Engage with operational customers to understand their needs and translate them into AI-driven solutions.


Requirements

Requirements - Must Have

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in Data Science & Machine Learning.
  • 3+ years of experience leading a data science team.
  • Strong proficiency in Python and one of PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Keras.
  • Proven experience with LLMs, NLP models (BERT, transformers), and real-time analytics.
  • Experience deploying ML models both on local environments and cloud platforms.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, PMs, and operational customers.

Requirements - Advantage

  • Knowledge of data anonymization, encryption, and regulatory compliance (ISO, NIST, SOC 2 Type 2).
  • Experience with MLOps and working alongside DevOps teams.
  • Background in defense, military, or mission-critical AI applications.
  • Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.


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