Data Scientist Manager - Barcelona (Hybrid)

Wizeline is a global digital services company helping mid-size to Fortune 500 companies build, scale, and deliver high-quality digital products and services. 

We thrive in solving our customer’s challenges through human-centered experiences, digital core modernization, and intelligence everywhere (AI/ML and data). We help them succeed in building digital capabilities that bring technology to the core of their business.

At Wizeline, we are a team of near 2,000 people spread across 25+ countries. We understand that great technology begins with outstanding talent and diversity of thought. Our business was built on doing well and doing good, and our values of Ownership, Innovation, Community, and Diversity & Inclusion are embedded within our company’s DNA. We are committed to offering our Wizeliners the opportunity to create their career path and develop the skills needed to achieve their personal goals.

We are proud to contribute to local economies by developing technology ecosystems in places like Mexico, Colombia, and Vietnam. We also created Wizeline Academy, a free, community-based education program that teaches high-value skills to workers looking to advance their tech industry careers. As of 2022, Academy has served more than 28,000 students across 675 courses. Wizeliners have the opportunity to upskill by taking Wizeline Academy courses and can also share their expertise by delivering classes to students.

The Intelligence Unit of the Business Operations team seeks a Data Scientist with strong analytical and communication skills to join our team. We develop algorithms that involve learning from core systems, such as HCM, ERP, ATS, CRM, internal products, and Staffing Systems, in order to generate and improve existing data models.

On a typical day, you will work closely with talented data analysts, data engineers, software engineers, and business groups. As a leader within the AI Engineering Team, you will be deeply involved in every aspect of AI project development process, from ideation and building proofs of concept to production launch and on-going development. You will lead the team, ensuring our data science initiatives deliver high-quality AI solutions on time and within budget.

Major responsibilities include:

• Lead a team of data scientists to construct and maintain robust AI/ML pipelines, coordinating with vendors for cutting-edge technologies.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions, working with the stakeholders across the company.
• Facilitate close collaboration within the AI Engineering Team to integrate ML models into our systems, covering pre-processing, fine-tuning, and deployment.
• Lead the analysis and refinement of large datasets to enhance reusable models, demonstrating analytical expertise and strategic insight.
• Drive efforts to optimize ML model performance through in-depth data analysis and validation in real-world applications.
• Spearhead NLP modeling and algorithm development, showcasing leadership in innovation.
• Develop data enrichment pipelines aligned with strategic objectives, delivering tangible value.
• Stay updated on advancements in ML, NLP, and IR technology, incorporating emerging trends for continuous improvement.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to foster collaboration and professional development within the AI Engineering Team.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related STEM field.
• Proven track record of leadership and technical expertise within the field of machine AI, ML or data science, with at least 3 years of leadership experience.
• Proficiency in Python and/or other high-level programming languages commonly used in machine learning.
• Proven experience with ML and NLP frameworks and libraries (e.g. PyTorch, HuggingFace, LangChain, spaCy, NLTK, scikit-learn, etc.).
• Demonstrated expertise in information retrieval, utilizing NLU techniques for structured data extraction.
• Experience with LLMs APIs, including pre-processing and deployment on cloud-based infrastructure.
• Proficiency in Git for collaborative project development and version control.
• Proficiency in cloud-based infrastructure and managing large datasets.
• Familiarity with software engineering best practices, ensuring the development of secure, scalable, and efficient production systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Still not convinced you should apply? Here are some of the things that make Wizeline different from other technology services companies:

Our Values

At Wizeline, we value innovation, community, and ownership. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and respect fosters an environment where everyone does well and does good. We're proud to be recognized by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation in response to our inclusive corporate policies and best practices for LGBTQ+ employees. 

Our Culture

We offer exceptional career growth and learning opportunities to our employees with skill development workshops, mentoring programs, and support for side projects or entrepreneurial work. We ranked 7th on Expansión’s Super Companies 2021 list.

Our Benefits and Perks

We offer competitive compensation and employee-centric benefits, including industry-leading maternity and paternity leave, wellness programs, and remote work opportunities. All Wizeliners have access to continuous learning opportunities through Wizeline Academy, including cloud certifications, mentorship, LinkedIn Learning, Udemy, and in-house technical bootcamps developed by our experts in the field. 

In recognition of our superb employee benefits, we debuted on Quartz’s list of the Best Companies for Remote Workers and ranked 5th on Expansión’s Super Workspaces 2021 list.

Our Global Family

To support the global nature of our business and help our employees grow beyond their technical skills, we offer free virtual English and Spanish language classes as well as provide immigration support when applicable. Prior to COVID-19, we had a robust Work Abroad program in place, which we plan to continue once it’s safe to do so. 

#AllAreWelcomeHere

Wizeline creates and fosters a diverse, inclusive, and harassment-free workplace where everyone can achieve their potential. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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