Data Science Manager

 

About the role

As the Data Science Manager you will lead and be responsible for the Data Science team. The Data Science team builds and maintains AI and statistical models for use in both internal and customer-facing applications. Through mentorship and guidance, the DS manager optimizes the team’s performance and delivers high quality machine learning products.

What will you be doing?

• Managing a multi-member team of data scientists
• Handle communication with stakeholders across the organization for all machine learning projects
• Active involvement in machine learning projects for internal and customer facing applications
• Ensure quality of code, processes, projects, and systems used by the team
• Participate in code reviews and architectural design sessions 
• Provide feedback, career guidance, and growth opportunities to team members
• Proactively identifying and resolving potential performance challenges within the team
• Lead the recruitment process for the team 
• Help set the technical roadmap for the team, prioritizing workload based on business value and strategic direction
• Build testing frameworks that ensure all code produced is accurate, explainable, and efficient

What are we looking for?

• Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike
• Management experience, providing guidance and feedback to team members
• Demonstrated evidence of problem solving in complex data environments
• Experience leading full-stack ML / Data Science projects
• Solid understanding of machine learning and statistical methods with their underlying theory and math
• Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure 
• Highly proficient in Python (R or Scala is also a plus)
• Experience with SQL and relational databases 
• Experience with Git and Docker
• Experience with coding agents for machine learning projects 
• Experience collaborating with teams across the organization, such as Data Engineering and Product

What will make you stand out?

• Experience with e-commerce or shipping logistics data
• Experience with geospatial analysis and graph networks
• Experience with CI/CD solutions for machine learning 
• Experience with AI agent development
• Experience with deploying cloud hosted model endpoints for real-time inference

What do we offer?

• 💸 Clear and transparent compensation plan. The salary range goes from 62,000 to 81,000 € gross per year . We will discuss the indicated range with you in the first recruiting call to ensure that we are on the same page.
• 💰 Flexible salary benefits
  Save on personal income tax with Cobee for expenses like transport, restaurants, and kindergarten.
• 🩺 Private health insurance
  Free for all employees via Cigna, plus we cover 50% for your family members.
• 🌅 Generous time off
  Enjoy 26 days of holiday per year (23 base days + your 🎂 birthday off, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve).
• 💻 Your gear, your choice
  Whether you prefer Mac or Windows, or need an extra screen, we’ll make sure you’re set up for success from day one.
• 🗓️ Annual Salary Review
  We’re committed to recognizing your professional growth. Every year, we review salaries to reflect your individual development, achievements, and impact on our business success.
• 📙 Grow your skills
  We offer up to €800/year in training (certifications, conferences, workshops) to boost your growth—both technical and personal.
• 📺 Learning resources
  Access internal and external training, including platforms like LinkedIn Learning, completely free.
• 🧘‍♂️ Holistic wellness program
  Includes access to Wellhub, Curalinc (psychological support), Rocketlawyer (legal advice), and regular health webinars & challenges.
• 😊 Volunteer day
  Take one day off a year to volunteer and give back. Bonus points for sharing pics on Slack!
• 👩‍⚕️ Free therapy vouchers
  Because your mental health matters.
• 🏐 Health & wellness support
  Get up to €55/month to cover your gym or fitness classes (yoga, boxing, pilates, etc.).
• 🗺️ Weekly language classes
  Improve or learn a new language (English, Spanish, French, Italian, or German) in small groups with expert instructors—on us!
• 🏥 Time for health
  Get 8 hours per year for personal medical appointments and 10 hours per year to support your family’s medical needs.
• ⚖️ Work-life balance
  We’re flexible and people-first. We know life happens, and we aim to make work work for you.
• 💜 Inclusive, upbeat culture
  No suits here—just a welcoming, casual, and respectful space where diversity is celebrated, and you can be your full self.
• 🌍 A global, multicultural team
  We’re made up of 20+ nationalities, speaking 10+ languages. All communication is in English, so everyone’s included.
• 📦 Packlink Pro discount
  Enjoy 99% off your personal shipments using our platform.
• 🔗 Referral bonuses
  Know someone amazing? Earn €1K–€3K when you refer candidates we hire—depending on the role.
• 🏢 Central Madrid office
  When you want a change of scenery, drop by our office in the heart of Madrid—free snacks and drinks included!
• 🏟️ Team events
  We work hard and play hard with regular team-building activities and meetups.