Manager of AI and Data Science, Shipwell

• 7+ years of experience in machine learning, AI engineering, or data science, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role
• Proven track record of architecting, developing, deploying, and maintaining ML models and AI agents in production environments
• Deep expertise in Python, SQL, modern ML tooling, and frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, or equivalent agent development kits
• Strong understanding of data engineering best practices including ETL pipelines, data integrity, monitoring, and optimization
• Experience working with cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred) and collaborating with DevOps teams to enable scalable AI/ML systems
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop team members, fostering technical growth and collaborative excellence
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with engineering, product, and executive leadership
• Experience with the entire SDLC in Agile methodologies and git
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a quantitative field, or demonstrated equivalent experience
• Prior exposure to DevOps processes including containerization and CI/CD deployments
• Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of impact, dedication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Shipwell strives to have an inclusive work environment; so if you are hard-working & good at what you do, then please come as you are. We want you to contribute, grow, & learn at Shipwell

Desirable

• As a Manager of AI and Data Science at Shipwell, you'll lead a talented team driving the future of AI-powered logistics solutions
• You'll set the technical vision and strategy for our AI/ML initiatives, making critical architectural decisions that shape our data and AI infrastructure
• This role combines hands-on technical leadership with people management—you'll mentor ML engineers, AI engineers, and data scientists while overseeing the design, development, and deployment of production-grade ML models, AI agents, and data pipelines
• You'll collaborate closely with engineering, product, analytics, and leadership teams to align AI/ML projects with business objectives, ensuring we deliver high-impact solutions that keep Shipwell at the forefront of AI in logistics
• From building scalable data architectures on AWS to driving innovation in GenAI and agentic systems, you'll play a pivotal role in how Shipwell leverages data and AI to revolutionize supply chain management
• This is a dynamic opportunity to make meaningful impact, combining deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to enable data-driven decision-making across the organization
• Lead and mentor a team of ML engineers, AI engineers, and data scientists, providing technical guidance and fostering professional development
• Set the technical vision and strategy for AI/ML initiatives, making critical architectural decisions that shape our data and AI infrastructure
• Collaborate closely with engineering, product, analytics, and leadership teams to align AI/ML projects with business objectives
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of ML models, AI agents, and data pipelines from conception to production
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and performance across all ML and data infrastructure through best practices and monitoring systems
• Drive innovation in GenAI, agentic systems, and advanced ML techniques to keep Shipwell at the forefront of AI in logistics
• Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and cross-functional dependencies to deliver high-impact AI solutions
• Communicate technical concepts and project outcomes effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Stay proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and raising the bar for team performance and technical excellence