Lead Data Scientist

Company Overview

Saltmine is a rapidly growing technology firm in the Commercial Real Estate space disrupting the $300B workspace design-build market. We are applying modern technology to transform the process by which office design is done from workplace strategy to programming to design and procurement. With deep roots in technology and architecture design, we’ve built a first-of-its-kind SaaS platform that empowers occupiers and their business partners to design inspiring and efficient spaces.

The company is headquartered in downtown San Francisco with offices in NYC, Boston, Washington D.C., Budapest, Vietnam, India, and Singapore, with an incredibly talented group of employees from the likes of WeWork, Perkins & Will, Grab, and many more. We have closed our Series A funding round (one of the biggest in Southeast Asia) from marquee VC firms from Singapore & US.

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Data Sceintist with a minimum of 6+ years of experience in building ML/AI models for SaaS customers. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of crafting exceptional solutions, from concept to delivery, and possess a deep understanding of both 0-1 product development and enterprise SaaS environments.

Key Responsibilities

1. AI Experimentation and Innovation:
   • Design and execute AI experiments to explore new methodologies and applications.
   • Develop proof-of-concept models to validate innovative AI ideas.
   • Stay updated with the latest Gen AI and traditional AI/ML advancements.
2. AI Product Development:
   • Develop scalable and robust AI modules to be integrated into our products.
   • Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate AI models into customer-facing features.
   • Ensure AI solutions are maintainable, scalable, and deliver high performance.
3. Team Leadership and Development:
   • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of data scientists and AI/ML engineers.
   • Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.
   • Provide technical guidance and support to team members.
4. Strategy and Vision:
   • Define and execute the AI vision and strategy for the company.
   • Identify opportunities for AI to drive business value and improve customer experiences.
   • Communicate AI strategy and progress to stakeholders and executives.
5. Collaboration and Communication:
   • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and marketing.
   • Present findings and insights to non-technical stakeholders clearly and compellingly.
   • Collaborate with external partners and researchers to drive AI innovation.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • 6+ years of experience in data science, with a focus on AI/ML.
  • Proven track record of working on Gen AI and traditional AI/ML projects.
  • Experience deploying models to Production
  • Experience in leading and mentoring teams.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Java.
  • Strong understanding of machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
  • Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Expertise in developing and deploying AI models in a production environment.
  • Expertise in applied mathematics, and proficiency in solving complex optimization problems using Linear Programming (LP), Integer Programming (IP), and Mixed-Integer Programming (MIP).
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and presentation abilities.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.