Manager of Machine Learning

⚡ ML Manager

🏥 Series A ($45M)

📍 Remote, USA

Company Overview:

This client launched in 2019 and has already built the world's largest STEM video library and is on course to become the world's #1 EdTech Learning Platform. They're already fully profitable and have around 100 employees. They have a remote US culture, with 36 people in engineering, and a current ML team of 5 people.

Position Overview:

As their ML team has scaled, they're looking for an ML Manager to come in and take over the team from the VP of Engineering. You play a critical role in driving their AI/ML vision forward to make sure that they're making learning more engaging and accessible.

Any experience with leading a team whilst being hands-on with generative models within an educational context - please reach out directly to ben.watts@storm6.io

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the strategic vision, planning, and execution of our machine learning initiatives.
• Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, machine learning engineers, and AI specialists, promoting a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Develop and implement robust ML models that support personalized learning experiences for millions of students
• Collaborate with product teams, software engineers, and UX/UI designers to integrate ML functionalities into our product offerings.
• Stay updated on the latest industry trends and advancements in machine learning, AI, and EdTech, and use this knowledge to inform our ML strategy.
• Communicate complex machine learning concepts and outcomes to stakeholders across the organization in a clear, concise manner.
• Implement best practices to ensure the quality, reliability, and scalability of machine learning systems.
• Define key metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of ML models and use these metrics to drive improvements.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in machine learning, data science, or similar roles.
• 2+ years of experience managing and coaching high-performing teams
• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Expertise with software development and programming languages (e.g., Python, Java).
• Hands-on experience with GPUs and optimization
• Solid understanding of machine learning algorithms, statistical concepts, and data structures.
• Familiarity with cloud-based machine learning platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud).
• Proven track record of implementing machine learning models in real-world applications.

Benefits:

• 401k plan
• Flexible PTO - with paid parental leave for new parents
• Health + dental + vision coverage offered for both employees and their dependents
• Remote-friendly environment and culture that nurtures company and team events to stay connected

🌍 Remote (USA)

📧 Interested in applying? Please click on the ‘Easy Apply’ button

⚡ Storm6 is a specialist EdTech recruitment firm with clients across Europe, APAC and North America. To discuss open opportunities or career options, please visit our website at storm6.io and follow the Storm6 LinkedIn page for the latest jobs and intel.