Data Science Manager

Overview

Tatari is on a mission to revolutionize TV advertising. We work with disruptor brands to grow their business using linear and streaming TV ads. Our platform combines sophisticated media buying with proprietary analytics to turn TV advertising into an automated, digital-like experience. We enable businesses of any size to advertise on TV.

Tatari is growing rapidly and has been recognized as a leader in ad tech and as a great place to work. We’re looking for a Data Science Manager to lead our growing AI product data science function. This foundational role focuses on building and managing a small team of data scientists working on customer-facing features powered by machine learning and LLMs.

You’ll partner with Product, Engineering, and Platform teams to deliver fast-moving experiments, shape the AI roadmap, and lay the foundation for scalable, production-ready AI systems. While not an individual contributor, you’ll have the technical depth to collaborate on modeling and system design and the management experience to guide the team through execution.

• Manage and grow a team of data scientists focused on AI/ML product development
• Design algorithms and models to innovate, research, and deliver product features that drive business opportunities
• Enable the team to explore new methodologies and improve existing algorithms
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Infrastructure teams to foster alignment and accelerate delivery of AI-powered features
• Work with partner teams to define scope, translate product requirements into technical approaches, and ensure successful delivery
• Own Data Science prioritization for AI/ML outcomes, allocate resources, and manage workload
• Drive execution of AI/ML projects with timelines, progress tracking, and high-quality delivery
• Assess and mitigate risks to delivery and downstream business impacts
• Promote high-quality experimentation, modeling, and evaluation standards with reliability and product value
• Develop lightweight but effective team processes for fast iteration and scalable AI delivery
• Conduct performance reviews, coach team members, and support career growth planning
• Contribute to hiring and onboarding efforts for the team

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Data Science)
• 6+ years in Data Science or related technology role, including 2+ years of management experience
• Strong strategic thinking and project management skills across multiple large projects with stakeholders
• Strong organizational and leadership skills; ability to make tradeoffs via cost-benefit analysis
• Ability to translate complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders and drive alignment
• Proven ability to lead through ambiguity and move from 0→1 with new features or systems
• Advanced knowledge of statistics and probability for model development
• Experience with SQL, Python, cloud environments (AWS), and ML workflows/toolkits
• Nice to have:
  PhD in a technical field; experience leading AI work with LLMs, embeddings, or ranking/recommender systems; TV media or Ad Tech experience
• Competitive salary ($150,000 - $200,000 annually), equity, and comprehensive benefits

• Health insurance for you and your dependents
• 401K, FSA, and commuter benefits
• $150 monthly spending account
• $1,000 annual continued education benefit
• Unlimited PTO and sick days
• Monthly Company Wellness Day Off
• Snacks, drinks, and catered lunches at the office
• Team building events
• Hybrid RTO of 2 days per week (in-office position)

Tatari is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.