What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of AI position at Sparq?
Team Sparq is committed to creating high-quality tech careers while helping clients accelerate their digital transformation journey. We are committed to being an inclusive workplace, maintaining a culture of equitable, diverse employment and advancement company-wide.
C2C is not available
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Why you will enjoy Mondays again:
- Opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues in a fun, creative environment
- Progressive career journey and opportunity for advancement
- Continuous development through training, mentorship and certification programs
- Exposure to modern technologies across various industries in an agile environment
- Ability to work in a hybrid model
- Competitive salary bonus opportunities
- Robust benefits package, matching 401(k) plan, and substantial PTO
- Tuition reimbursement
A Day in the Life:
- Lead, mentor, and manage a global, distributed team of Data Scientists/Machine Learning Engineers.
- Work closely with company executives to influence and steer the strategic direction of the company's AI initiatives, with a particular focus on generative AI.
- Drive the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge generative models and AI solutions.
- Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and improvement within the team.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and guide the team to provide data-driven solutions.
- Effectively communicate complex quantitative analyses and AI strategies to executive stakeholders and non-technical team members.
What it takes:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
- 5 years of industry experience in AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
- Proven experience in leading, managing, and mentoring high-performing teams.
- Deep knowledge and hands-on experience in Machine Learning, Data Science, and particularly Generative AI.
- Proficiency in Python and familiar with libraries like Pandas, Numpy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch etc.
- Knowledge of SQL or similar database management systems.
- Experience with tools like Plantir and C3
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup-like environment, navigating complex decisions and driving impactful outcomes.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and a proactive approach to challenges.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to a non-technical audience and influence top-tier executives.
Location Requirements:
- Must be located in (or willing to relocate to) Atlanta, with the ability to work in Carrollton and work in the office on a semi-regular basis
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Sparq is proud to offer equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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