{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4305d4eead427bfefb22d66c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4305d4eead427bfefb22d66c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4305d4eead427bfefb22d66c","title":"Manager, Data Science (Recommender Systems)","description":"TheMathCompany (MathCo®) is a global Enterprise AI and Analytics company trusted by leading Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises for data-driven decision-making. Founded in 2016, MathCo builds custom AI and advanced analytics solutions that solve complex business challenges through our innovative hybrid model. NucliOS, MathCo’s proprietary platform, enables connected intelligence at a lower total cost of ownership (TCO).\nAt MathCo, we foster an open, transparent, and collaborative culture. We value capability and attitude over tenure, offering exciting growth opportunities that empower our Mathemagicians to Leave a Mark .\nRole Description We are seeking an Engagement Manager with deep technical grounding in Recommender Systems and Personalization to lead complex, high-impact engagements with enterprise clients in the retail and e-commerce domain.\nThis role combines client leadership, delivery ownership, and hands‑on analytics expertise. You’ll partner with business and data science teams to define the recommendation strategy, design and operationalize AI-driven personalization systems, and ensure measurable business outcomes.\nThe ideal candidate is fluent in both client engagement and machine learning , capable of translating recommendation models (BERT, NCF, content-based, and collaborative filtering) into actionable business value.\nKey Responsibilities Own the client relationship and act as the strategic interface between MathCo and senior stakeholders at large retail or e-commerce enterprises.\nLead the end‑to‑end delivery of recommendation system projects — from problem framing and modeling approach to deployment and performance optimization.\nOversee technical discussions on model architecture, feature engineering, loss/activation functions, and evaluation metrics (e.g., NDCG, MAP) .\nTranslate analytical outcomes into clear, data-backed recommendations that influence business strategy and drive measurable impact.\nCollaborate closely with cross‑functional teams (Data Engineering, MLOps, and Product) to operationalize recommender systems using modern AI tech stacks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, BERT, NCF).\nBuild and mentor a team of data scientists and machine learning engineers, ensuring best practices in project management, technical quality, and client communication.\nIdentify business development opportunities within existing engagements and support pre‑sales discussions with prospective clients.\nSkills Required Strong hands‑on understanding of recommender systems , personalization algorithms, and ranking models.\nDeep familiarity with BERT, NCF, neural network architectures , and feature embedding methods.\nProficiency in Python , with experience in TensorFlow / PyTorch frameworks.\nWorking knowledge of data pipelines, feature stores, and MLOps practices .\nExcellent client‑facing skills: can communicate complex technical solutions in a clear and business‑relevant way.\nAbility to lead analytical engagements, align multiple stakeholders, and manage delivery timelines in dynamic environments.\nHigh comfort level with ambiguity and change, with a focus on problem‑solving and measurable results.\nEducation / Qualification Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline.\nMaster’s in Business Analytics, Data Science, or equivalent is preferred.\nConsulting experience in AI/ML or advanced analytics is highly desirable.\nExperience 6–10 years of total experience, including at least 3–4 years in machine learning or recommender systems projects.\nProven track record managing analytics or AI engagements for large retail, e-commerce, or consumer brands (e.g., Amazon, Walmart, Target, Wayfair, Instacart, eBay, DoorDash, etc.).\nBeing a Mathemagician Embody MathCo’s culture of ownership, transparency, and excellence.\nDemonstrate curiosity and initiative in solving client problems through data.\nCoach and inspire your team to deliver exceptional impact.\nFoster diversity of thought and collaboration across teams.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Mathco","rawCompany":"mathco","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-16T04:03:24.562Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-2051.00","title":"Data Scientists","slug":"data-scientists"},{"code":"11-3021.00","title":"Computer and Information Systems Managers","slug":"computer-and-information-systems-managers"},{"code":"15-2031.00","title":"Operations Research Analysts","slug":"operations-research-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"},{"code":"541618","title":"Other Management Consulting Services","slug":"other-management-consulting-services"},{"code":"541611","title":"Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services","slug":"administrative-management-and-general-management-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Manager, Data Science (Recommender Systems)","description":"TheMathCompany (MathCo®) is a global Enterprise AI and Analytics company trusted by leading Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises for data-driven decision-making. Founded in 2016, MathCo builds custom AI and advanced analytics solutions that solve complex business challenges through our innovative hybrid model. NucliOS, MathCo’s proprietary platform, enables connected intelligence at a lower total cost of ownership (TCO).\nAt MathCo, we foster an open, transparent, and collaborative culture. We value capability and attitude over tenure, offering exciting growth opportunities that empower our Mathemagicians to Leave a Mark .\nRole Description We are seeking an Engagement Manager with deep technical grounding in Recommender Systems and Personalization to lead complex, high-impact engagements with enterprise clients in the retail and e-commerce domain.\nThis role combines client leadership, delivery ownership, and hands‑on analytics expertise. You’ll partner with business and data science teams to define the recommendation strategy, design and operationalize AI-driven personalization systems, and ensure measurable business outcomes.\nThe ideal candidate is fluent in both client engagement and machine learning , capable of translating recommendation models (BERT, NCF, content-based, and collaborative filtering) into actionable business value.\nKey Responsibilities Own the client relationship and act as the strategic interface between MathCo and senior stakeholders at large retail or e-commerce enterprises.\nLead the end‑to‑end delivery of recommendation system projects — from problem framing and modeling approach to deployment and performance optimization.\nOversee technical discussions on model architecture, feature engineering, loss/activation functions, and evaluation metrics (e.g., NDCG, MAP) .\nTranslate analytical outcomes into clear, data-backed recommendations that influence business strategy and drive measurable impact.\nCollaborate closely with cross‑functional teams (Data Engineering, MLOps, and Product) to operationalize recommender systems using modern AI tech stacks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, BERT, NCF).\nBuild and mentor a team of data scientists and machine learning engineers, ensuring best practices in project management, technical quality, and client communication.\nIdentify business development opportunities within existing engagements and support pre‑sales discussions with prospective clients.\nSkills Required Strong hands‑on understanding of recommender systems , personalization algorithms, and ranking models.\nDeep familiarity with BERT, NCF, neural network architectures , and feature embedding methods.\nProficiency in Python , with experience in TensorFlow / PyTorch frameworks.\nWorking knowledge of data pipelines, feature stores, and MLOps practices .\nExcellent client‑facing skills: can communicate complex technical solutions in a clear and business‑relevant way.\nAbility to lead analytical engagements, align multiple stakeholders, and manage delivery timelines in dynamic environments.\nHigh comfort level with ambiguity and change, with a focus on problem‑solving and measurable results.\nEducation / Qualification Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline.\nMaster’s in Business Analytics, Data Science, or equivalent is preferred.\nConsulting experience in AI/ML or advanced analytics is highly desirable.\nExperience 6–10 years of total experience, including at least 3–4 years in machine learning or recommender systems projects.\nProven track record managing analytics or AI engagements for large retail, e-commerce, or consumer brands (e.g., Amazon, Walmart, Target, Wayfair, Instacart, eBay, DoorDash, etc.).\nBeing a Mathemagician Embody MathCo’s culture of ownership, transparency, and excellence.\nDemonstrate curiosity and initiative in solving client problems through data.\nCoach and inspire your team to deliver exceptional impact.\nFoster diversity of thought and collaboration across teams.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-07-16T04:03:24.562Z","dateModified":"2026-07-16T04:03:24.562Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Mathco","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Millbrae","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"4305d4eead427bfefb22d66c"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4305d4eead427bfefb22d66c"}}