Manager, Data Science (Automotive)

TL;DR

Manager, Data Science (Automotive): Developing and optimizing machine learning models for inventory and dealer intelligence with an accent on recommendations, demand forecasting, and valuation algorithms. Focus on overseeing the full ML lifecycle from R&D to production and leading a high-performing technical team.

Location: Hybrid (Boston, MA, US)

Salary: $185,000 — $231,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, providing trust and transparency to the car shopping journey.

What you will do

• Oversee the development and evaluation of ML models for inventory and dealer intelligence, including demand forecasting and valuation algorithms.
• Facilitate A/B testing and experimentation to measure the business impact of production models.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team through regular coaching, feedback, and performance assessments.
• Drive the adoption of best-in-class ML and AI practices across the organization.
• Align the team's roadmap with broader business priorities and long-term strategic goals.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and ML Platform teams to advance intelligence-powered products.

Requirements

• Must be based in the US (Boston, MA) for a hybrid work model.
• 5+ years of experience in data science or machine learning engineering.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience.
• Deep expertise in classification, regression, ranking, and recommendation models.
• Strong proficiency in Python and its ML ecosystem (PyTorch, XGBoost, scikit-learn, pandas, numpy).
• Experience with AWS and MLOps practices for deploying and monitoring models in production.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work model to encourage work-life balance.
• Equity for all employees from the start of employment.
• Comprehensive Total Rewards Package including discretionary bonuses and RSUs.
• Daily free lunch and commuting cost coverage.
• Employee resource groups (ERGs) and corporate giving programs.
• Perks such as new car discounts and meditation/fitness app subscriptions.