Lead the design and deployment of machine learning, quantitative financial, recommendation, personalization, and generative AI solutions. Architect scalable cloud data pipelines, backend systems, APIs, and ML platforms using Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, SQL, Google Cloud, and LLM technologies. Collaborate with research, engineering, product, and business teams to improve search, discovery, feed recommendations, and financial analytics while shaping AI/ML roadmaps and reference architectures.
TWG Resources LLC is seeking a Director, Data Science in Chicago, IL
Please note, TWG Resources, LLC is an affiliate of TWG Global, LLC.
Please apply on-line at https://www.twgglobal.com/ , scroll down, click Careers and search for job title.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field, or foreign equivalent degree plus 5 years of related experience.
- Required skills: Design and deploy ML models for financial analytics (3 yrs); Architect cloud-based data pipelines (2 yrs); Develop quantitative models for IRR, MOIC, MVOC, WARF metrics (4 yrs); Implement scalable backend systems using Java and Spring Boot (5 yrs); Build APIs and integrations using Kafka and REST services (4 yrs); Apply LLMs and Generative AI for document (2 yrs); Utilize SQL and data warehousing for financial data processing and analytics (5 yrs); Lead cross-functional AI/ML projects with engineering and business teams ( 5 yrs). 100% telecommuting; can reside anywhere in the US. Co headquarters in Chicago, IL.
Benefits
The expected base pay for this position is $139,818 - $360,000. A discretionary bonus will be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
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