Key Facts

Remote From:

United States

Category: Data Engineer

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Machine Learning Python (Programming Language) Recommender Systems Natural Language Processing (NLP) Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Microsoft Azure Semantic Analysis Data Science Analytics Operationalizing AI +22 more

Other Skills

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People Management
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Leadership
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Dealing With Ambiguity
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Adaptability
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Mentorship
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Verbal Communication Skills
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Growth Mindedness

Roles & Responsibilities

7+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or applied AI roles.
3+ years of experience managing data scientists or leading projects and mentoring others.
Experience building and deploying machine learning models in production.
Strong Python and SQL skills.

Requirements:

Lead a team of data scientists building LTK’s AI platform and conversational AI experiences.
Drive the development of LTK's AI native platform and LLM-powered workflows, produce cost-efficient, production-ready AI systems with guidance on modeling, experimentation, evaluation, and production readiness.
Own team execution and ensure features are delivered on time and with high quality.
Hire, develop, and retain strong data science talent.

LTK (formerly rewardStyle & LIKEtoKNOW.it)

Information Technology & Services

About LTK (formerly rewardStyle & LIKEtoKNOW.it)

LTK is a global technology platform founded in 2011 to empower the world’s premium lifestyle Creators to be a brands' power partner. LTK Brand™ The top influencer platform in the world delivers billions in annual sales for more than 5,000 global retailers who choose LTK to deliver their influencer marketing programs at scale. With 11 years’ of proprietary sales insights and cross-channel performance data, LTK is unparalleled in its ability to build influencer marketing campaigns for brands of all sizes with self-to-full service products, proven ROI and full-funnel brand performance measurement from discovery to transaction. LTK is also the Influence platform with millions of shoppers on its top-rated consumer focused shopping app that amplifies its Creator's posts. LTK Creator™ LTK is a one-stop destination that puts creators in business. As the largest curated Creator community, LTK has Creators in fashion, beauty, fitness, home, and lifestyle influencers who use LTK to monetize their content across the entire social ecosystem, and to manage their bespoke storefront - their Shop on LTK. LTK Creators find new tools and technology that make it even more efficient to manage their Shop on LTK and market their content across the web. Creator Commerce™ LTK’s Creator Commerce empowers influencers’ businesses across the social universe and provides strategic insights to brands and influencers alike with an innovative platform, technology, and tools for scaling their marketing efforts. A three-time honoree on Fast Company’s list of Most Innovative Companies, LTK is a leading technology platform that drives billions in annual brand purchases from the largest Curated Creator Community in 100+ countries. LTK is headquartered in Dallas, TX and currently operates on five continents with more than 650 employees and is actively hiring innovators, disrupters and problem solvers who want to join our rocket ship.

Company type: SME

Industry: Information Technology & Services

Founded: 2018

Company size: 501 - 1000

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Job description

LTK’s mission is to empower the world’s premium lifestyle Creators to achieve maximum economic success. We have a huge opportunity ahead of us and we’re looking for team members who want to create, innovate and disrupt an industry.

We empower our team members to drive innovation, create value, and continue to spearhead the creation of this industry — a game changer when it comes to career growth.

Position Title: Manager, Engineering - Data Science
Location: Remote from the U.S.
Reports to: VP of Applied AI, Search, and Catalog

About the role

We are hiring a Data Science Manager to lead a team building LTK’s native AI platform and conversational AI capabilities across the company. This team will work on AI systems that power recommendations, retrieval, ranking, semantic understanding, and conversational experiences.

We are looking for someone who can lead a team of data scientists, stay close to the technical work, and drive execution from idea to production. You will partner closely with engineering, product, and brand teams to turn business problems into scalable AI solutions that improve user experience and business outcomes.

A key part of this role is building a high performing team. That includes setting clear expectations, giving direct feedback, coaching team members, and managing performance.

How you will make an impact

Lead a team of data scientists building LTK’s AI platform and conversational AI experiences.
Drive the development of LTK AI native platform and LLM powered workflows while thinking about cost efficiency. Also, partner with engineering to productionize models and build reliable AI systems. This includes providing technical guidance to teams on modeling, experimentation, evaluation, and production readiness.
Own team execution and help ensure features are delivered on time and at high quality.
Hire, develop, and retain strong data science talent.
Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and proactively manage the team's performance.

What you will bring to LTK

Data Science / AI

7+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or applied AI roles.
3+ years of experience managing data scientists, or equivalent experience leading projects and mentoring others.
Experience building and deploying machine learning models in production.
Strong understanding of recommendation systems, ranking, retrieval, NLP, experimentation, applied statistics.
Experience with agentic AI, LLMs, advanced RAG, and workflow based AI systems.
Strong Python and SQL skills.

Leadership / Execution

Ability to lead through ambiguity and keep teams moving in a fast-paced environment.
Experience driving projects from planning through execution while embracing AI coding assistant tools.
Strong ownership, prioritization, and follow through.
Comfort with direct conversations around accountability, growth, and team’s performance.
Strong cross functional collaboration skills.

Communication / Work Style

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical partners.
Adaptability, moving with urgency, and a focus on operational excellence.
Growth mindset and openness to feedback.

Technical Skills

Strong foundation in machine learning, statistics, and data analysis.
Experience with experimentation, model evaluation, and real world AI applications/systems.
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS/GCP/Azure.
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred, although relevant experience can substitute for formal education.

Nice to have

Experience in marketplace, social commerce, or recommendation driven products.
Experience with large scale or real time data systems.

What we offer

The opportunity to be part of the leading global company in creator commerce
A remote-first, productivity-first environment
Competitive compensation and benefits package to meet the needs of you and your family
401(k) with LTK company matching
Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance
Paid Maternity Leave and Paid Paternity Leave
Summer Fridays and Flexible PTO

About LTK

Founded in 2011, LTK is the global technology platform purpose-built to empower lifestyle creators to monetize their content. The full-service platform connects brands, creators, and shoppers with a world-class shopping app and trusted tools and technology that make content instantly shoppable. Today, premium lifestyle creators in 160+ countries drive more than $5 billion+ in annual retail sales through their LTK Shop profiles. More than 40 million consumers turn to LTK Shops in the LTK shopping platform each month to find inspiration and instantly shop the styles recommended by their favorite creators. More than 8,000 retailers and 1M brands partner with LTK to gain access to its global creator network for content that converts against performance-driven, cross-channel KPIs. LTK is headquartered in Dallas, TX, and currently operates on five continents.

Our mission

To empower the world’s premium lifestyle Creators to achieve maximum economic success.

Our values

Here to win
Commit to the journey
Work well

Commitment to diversity

LTK believes diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental obligations that strengthen our team. We employ a diverse, multi-disciplinary team to build a meaningful company and culture.

For US-Based Roles: We are not offering new sponsorships opportunities at this time for persons requiring employment visas, such as an H-1B; authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.

Any unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles submitted through our website or to personal email accounts of employees of LTK are considered the property of LTK and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

LTK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-Remote

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