Data Science Manager @ Vectra

Data Science Manager

San Jose

Posted on 6/15/2022

INACTIVE

Locations

San Jose, CA, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Data Science

Management

Python

Requirements

1+ years of technical management experience, mentorship, or project management
3+ years of professional data science/machine learning experience
Successfully applied machine learning, statistical methods, data mining to real world problems
Experience designing and implementing these methods into production or released them to customers
Python experience
MS/PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Strong math/statistics/machine learning background
Familiarity with systems that make use of multiple machine learning and statistical methods at the same time, ensemble learning
Strong communicator
Team player

Responsibilities

Work with product management and security research to define detection priorities
Help continue to grow the team through interviewing and hiring
Mentor and grow team members both technically and non-technically
Ensure delivery of detection models using statistical or machine learning approaches

Vectra® is the leader in AI-driven threat detection and response for hybrid and multi-cloud enterprises.

The Vectra Platform captures packets and logs across network, public cloud, SaaS, and identity by applying patented security-led AI to surface and prioritize threats for rapid threat response. Vectra’s threat detections are powered by a deep understanding of attacker methods and problem-optimized AI algorithms. Alerts uncover attacker methods in action and are correlated across customer environments to expose real attacks. Organizations around the world rely on Vectra to see and stop threats before a breach occurs. For more information, visit www.vectra.ai.

Position Overview

Be on the leading edge of applying machine learning and data modeling to the world of advanced cyber security – as part of the data science engineering team, you will directly impact the product by developing core algorithms to model complex problems. Specific responsibilities include:

Work with product management and security research to define detection priorities
Help continue to grow the team through interviewing and hiring
Mentor and grow team members both technically and non-technically
Ensure delivery of detection models using statistical or machine learning approaches

Required Experience

1+ years of technical management experience, mentorship, or project management
3+ years of professional data science/machine learning experience
Successfully applied machine learning, statistical methods, data mining to real world problems

Experience designing and implementing these methods into production or released them to customers

Python experience

Qualifications

MS/PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Strong math/statistics/machine learning background
Familiarity with systems that make use of multiple machine learning and statistical methods at the same time, ensemble learning
Strong communicator
Team player

A two-minute video that describes what we do at Vectra, and an article about Vectra’s last funding round:

https://vimeo.com/89579264

https://tcrn.ch/3gVAXNw

501-1,000 employees

Website

AI-driven cyber-threat detection

Company Overview

Vectra's mission is to see and stop cyber threats before they become breaches. As the leader in AI-driven threat detection and response, Vectra helps organizations detect, prioritize, investigate, and respond to cyberthreats early in the attack progression.

Benefits

Family Medical Leave
Flexible Work Schedule
Remote Work Program
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits - Dental Benefits, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Insurance Benefits, Life Insurance, Vision Benefits
401(K)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Days

Company Core Values

Customer First - We consistently put customers first and care deeply about their success
Integrity - We conduct business with integrity and don’t ignore it when the pressure is on
No Drama Teamwork - We engage in lively and challenging debates and have the courage to be open-minded and change our views