The Voleon Group ยท 3 days ago
Data Science Manager
Berkeley, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$195K/yr - $225K/yr
3+ years expThe Voleon Group is a technology company that applies state-of-the-art AI and machine learning techniques to real-world problems in finance. They are seeking a Technical Lead in Data Science to guide the design, implementation, and evolution of analytical systems while mentoring a growing team of data scientists.
Financial ServicesVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Technical Product Owners in Research and Engineering to define priorities, scope solutions, and deliver actionable insights to stakeholders
Own investigations of complex production behaviors and design robust methods for identifying, analyzing, and communicating system anomalies
Mentor and manage junior and mid-level data scientists; provide architectural oversight for data projects
Serve as a technical authority within the data science function, set standards for data quality, statistical rigor, and reproducibility
Lead the design, development, and deployment of analytical pipelines to monitor and interpret production behavior across trading and research systems, ensuring its correctness
Champion best practices in data governance, tooling, and collaborative development (CI/CD, version control, code reviews)
Drive continual growth and learning within the team by onboarding new Data Scientists, growing teams, and fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and applied experimentation
Qualification
Required
Master's degree or higher in a quantitative, technical, or analytical field such as Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or an MBA with strong analytical training
3+ years of experience managing data scientists, including responsibility for performance development, technical direction, and project execution
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional data initiatives, translate business objectives into analytical goals, and ensure timely delivery
Strong understanding of data science fundamentals, including statistical analysis, data preparation, root cause investigation, and the proven ability to guide others' work in these areas
Familiarity with data tooling and workflows (e.g., SQL, Pandas, R, Airflow), with enough fluency to review and support technical contributors effectively
Basic software development skills and experience with bash, linux/unix, and git
Experience communicating complex findings to executive and technical stakeholders, including presenting insights, tradeoffs, and recommendations
Track record of establishing scalable methodologies, driving technical standards, and fostering collaboration in fast-paced, analytically rigorous environments
Preferred
Experience building or growing high-performing data science teams in production-aware or high-stakes settings
Exposure to financial markets, trading systems, or quantitative research environments
Familiarity with production monitoring systems, data quality pipelines, or analytics platform development
7+ years of experience managing data scientists
Experience managing a large team or multiple teams
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and AD&D insurance
20 days of paid time off
Nine sick days
401(k) plan with a company match
Company
The Voleon Group
The Voleon Group is a family of companies committed to the development & deployment of cutting-edge technologies in investment management.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jon McAuliffe
Chief Investment Officer and Co-founder
Prem Gopalan
Chief Technology Officer
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