About the Role
Quantium is seeking a Director, Data Science & AI to lead the design and delivery of production-grade AI solutions from their Austin hub. This role involves leading the technical direction for the Consumer & Retail data science team, managing data scientists to build AI applications that solve client problems, and combining technical expertise with people leadership.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and architecture of complex AI solutions, evaluating alternative approaches and setting technical standards for production-grade AI development.
- Manage a team of data scientists, providing coaching, mentorship and performance management, and fostering a culture of curiosity and continuous learning.
- Oversee end-to-end delivery of AI solutions from design through to production deployment, balancing technical excellence with commercial pragmatism.
- Contribute to technical scoping, effort estimation and client presentations during pre-sales, translating complex AI concepts into business value.
- Shape the direction of the AI Solutions team, identify opportunities for reusable components, and stay connected to the wider AI ecosystem.
Requirements
- 7+ years' experience in data science, AI/ML solution delivery or technical consulting.
- Track record of leading teams to deliver production-grade AI/ML solutions.
- Strong Python skills and practical experience building with frameworks like LangChain or LangGraph.
- Deep understanding of GenAI and LLM applications.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP), containerization and cloud-native development.
- Track record of coaching and developing data scientists, building team capability and culture.
- Experience with effort estimation, scoping and contributing to business development activities.
- Strong ability to translate technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Skills
- Data Science
- AI/ML
- Technical Consulting
- Python
- LangChain
- LangGraph
- GenAI
- LLM
- AWS
- Azure
- GCP
- Containerization
- Cloud-native development
- People Leadership
- Commercial Acumen
- Communication
Location
- Austin
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Director
- 7+ years
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
- Flexible spending account
- Retirement 401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution
- Option to work in another country for up to 30 calendar days per year
- Continuous learning through our AI Community
- Regular team celebrations and social events
About the Company
- Quantium is a world leader in data science and artificial intelligence, established in Australia in 2002.
- Quantium is a global team of more than 1,200 people across 14 locations.
- Quantium has a unique blend of capabilities across product and consulting services to help businesses unlock value from data and analytics.
- Quantium partners with the world's largest corporations to forge a better, more intelligent world.
- The US team partners with major retailers, banks and other enterprise clients across the country, embedding AI and data science solutions into everyday business processes.
Equal Opportunity
- Quantium is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.
- We are a multicultural team of various beliefs, sexual orientations and gender identities.
- We celebrate our diversity of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status and disability status.
