Data Science Team Lead

Location: Tel Aviv (IL)

Experience Level: Management

Description

Stampli is looking for an experienced Data Science Team Lead to lead and grow our Data Science team. This is a managerial role focused on leading a team of Data Scientists while driving the strategy, execution, and delivery of impactful AI and ML initiatives across our SaaS platform.

You will be responsible for both people leadership and technical direction — ensuring high standards of execution, mentoring team members, and aligning data science efforts with product and business goals. This role requires a strong hands-on background combined with proven team management experience.

Requirements

What You Will Do

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 7-10 Data Scientists, fostering a culture of ownership, excellence, and continuous learning.
• Own the team’s roadmap, prioritization, and delivery of AI initiatives.
• Provide technical and architectural guidance across projects.
• Drive end-to-end execution of data science solutions — from problem definition and research to modeling, evaluation, deployment, monitoring and enhancement cycles. 
• Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Business stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable AI solutions.
• Ensure production-grade standards, model performance monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Stay up to date with advances in machine learning, GenAI, and LLM technologies, and translate them into business impact.
• Take responsibility for hiring, onboarding, and developing top data science talent.

What You Will Bring

• 6+ years of experience in Data Science or Machine Learning roles.
• At least 2+ years of managerial experience leading a team of 4 Data Scientists or more. .
• Proven experience delivering AI/ML solutions to production in a SaaS or product environment.
• Strong expertise in machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, XGBoost, or similar.
• Advanced SQL skills and experience working with large datasets.
• Experience working in cross-functional environments with Product and Engineering teams.
• Strong communication skills in English and Hebrew. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, data science related degree or related fields (Master’s degree is an advantage).

You Will Get

• AI-driven workplace: Work with cutting-edge tools like Cursor, Claude code, Codex, ChatGPT Enterprise to enhance productivity, spark innovation, and streamline your day-to-day.
• Hybrid model: Join us in our Tel Aviv office three days a week (Tue–Thu), with the flexibility to work remotely the rest of the week.
• Stock options and real ownership in what you help build.
• Career growth supported by experienced, innovation-focused leadership.
• Modern, inclusive environment within a fast-moving scale-up culture.

Why Join Stampli?

Stampli is revolutionizing financial operations with AI, far ahead of competitors. For nearly a decade, our AI assistant, Billy, has set the industry standard—processing $100B+ in invoices annually and saving millions of labor hours for 1,600+ customers. More than automation, Billy transforms finance teams by freeing them of manual work.

Our explosive growth places us among the top tech companies at our stage, with exceptionally low churn. After conquering the Accounts Payable space, we're now revolutionizing the entire procure-to-pay (P2P) lifecycle with our new platform that "connects every dot from request to reconciliation."

What sets us apart? We adapt to customers—not the other way around—integrating with 70+ ERPs in weeks, not months. Our customer-first approach extends to our award-winning workplace culture, with vibrant, global offices. We've earned multiple Comparably awards, including Best Company Outlook, Work-Life Balance, Compensation, Happiness, and Perks & Benefits. 

Here at Stampli, we build exceptional products with exceptional people. Join our dynamic team where your career will thrive in an environment that champions creativity, collaboration, and growth!