Full-Time

Senior Director of Data Science

AI Speciality

Posted on 7/25/2025

blend360

blend360

501-1,000 employees

Marketing analytics consulting and MarTech integration

No salary listed

Columbia, MD, USA

Remote

Category
Data & Analytics (1)
Required Skills
LLM
Microsoft Azure
Python
Data Science
Tensorflow
Pytorch
AWS
LangChain
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 10+ years of proven experience in technical consulting, solution architecture, or a similar role, with a strong recent focus (at least 5-7 years) on the design, development, and implementation of advanced AI/ML and Generative AI solutions.
  • Deep and practical technical expertise in Generative AI (GenAI) technologies, including: Large Language Models (LLMs): Architecture (e.g., Transformers), fine-tuning, prompt engineering, RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation), and deployment strategies.
  • Other Generative Models: Familiarity with diffusion models, GANs, or other generative architectures is a plus.
  • Agentic AI Systems: Experience in designing and implementing multi-agent systems or autonomous agents.
  • Proficiency with core AI/ML frameworks and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face Transformers, LangChain, LangGraph, Crew.ai or equivalent.
  • Programming experience in Python, with experience in developing and deploying production-grade AI applications.
  • Experience with cloud-based AI platforms (e.g., AWS SageMaker, Google Cloud AI Platform, Azure ML) and MLOps practices for scaling and managing AI models.
  • Demonstrated ability to engage confidently with clients at all levels, translating complex technical concepts into clear business value and articulating technical solutions effectively.
  • Proven track record in supporting business development, including technical presales, solution architecture for proposals, and identifying new opportunities.
  • Exceptional strategic consulting abilities, with a knack for translating ambiguous business problems into workable AI/GenAI solutions and developing clear technical roadmaps for implementation.
  • Strong analytical, architectural, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex data environments and design robust technical solutions.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with cross-functional technical and business teams.
  • Ability to lead technical projects and make strategic architectural decisions in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • A strong desire to stay at the cutting edge of AI advancements and continuously learn and apply new technologies.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related quantitative field. A Ph.D. in a related field is a significant plus.
Responsibilities
  • Advanced AI Solution Design & Architecture: Lead the technical design, development, and architecture of cutting-edge AI and Generative AI solutions. This includes selecting appropriate models (LLMs, diffusion models, etc.), designing data pipelines for AI training and inference, and architecting scalable and robust AI systems.
  • Strategic Client Engagement & Technical Advisory: Serve as a trusted technical advisor to national and international clients, guiding them from strategic planning stages through to the pilot and full-scale implementation of complex AI and GenAI projects. Confidently present and articulate Blend360's technical capabilities and the strategic implications of AI solutions to senior client stakeholders.
  • Technical Implementation & Oversight: Provide hands-on technical leadership and guidance throughout the entire project lifecycle, from proof-of-concept to pilot and full-scale production deployment. Ensure technical excellence, adherence to best practices, and the delivery of high-quality, performant AI solutions.
  • Thought Leadership & Innovation: Drive thought leadership in the evolving landscape of GenAI, large language models (LLMs), agentic AI systems, and emerging AI techniques. Research and evaluate new technologies, contribute to internal IP development, and publish insights that position Blend360 at the forefront of AI innovation.
  • Business Development Support & Technical Scoping: Actively participate in presales activities, providing deep technical expertise for proposal development, solution architecture, and technical scoping. Support the identification and capitalization on new business opportunities by demonstrating our technical capabilities and value proposition.
  • AI Strategy & Roadmapping: Collaborate with clients to understand their business challenges and translate them into actionable AI strategies and technical roadmaps. Develop bespoke GenAI solutions, facilitate seamless integration, and advise on organizational changes necessary for AI adoption.
  • Project Leadership & Execution: Lead and manage specific technical workstreams within complex projects, ensuring deliverables meet the strategic goals, technical excellence, and quality standards expected by our clients. Drive cross-functional collaboration with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and other specialists to ensure successful technical outcomes.
  • Service Evolution & Go-to-Market: Contribute to the continuous development and technical refinement of Blend360's AI and Generative Solutions offerings. Support go-to-market strategies by providing technical insights and expertise for effective positioning in the market.

BLEND360 provides consulting services in marketing analytics, data science, and MarTech to help businesses improve their marketing performance. They work by analyzing client data, building analytics models, and implementing marketing technology—then integrating with the client’s team to activate data-driven strategies. Their approach emphasizes blending into the client’s culture and operations, enabling close collaboration rather than a detached engagement, which helps tailor solutions to each organization. Compared with typical consultants, BLEND360 differentiates itself by embedding its consultants within client teams, focusing on hands-on data-driven insights, and delivering strategy activation alongside technology implementation. The company’s goal is to drive measurable marketing results and business growth for its clients through practical, data-backed decisions and seamless operational integration.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$100M

Headquarters

Columbia, Maryland

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • Mexico expansion adds 100 AI hires, targeting 88% productivity gains.
  • $300M M&A targets agentic AI firms with hyperscaler ties.
  • Financial Services Advisory Board with Brett King drives FSI growth.

What critics are saying

  • Accenture undercuts with end-to-end AI at lower rates, eroding share.
  • Deloitte CortexAI captures F1000 clients via faster integrations.
  • Mexico operations face 25% cost overruns from hiring shortfalls.

What makes blend360 unique

  • Blend360 blends AI-powered data science with client-embedded consulting teams.
  • Blend X toolkit deploys agentic AI accelerators on Snowflake in days.
  • Deep AWS partnership accelerates enterprise AI across Americas.

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Apr 16th, 2026
Blend named a Leader in AIM Research's PeMa Quadrant: Top Generative AI Service Providers 2026.

Blend named a Leader in AIM Research's PeMa Quadrant: Top Generative AI Service Providers 2026. * 2 hrs ago PR Newswire COLUMBIA, Md., April 16, 2026 COLUMBIA, Md., April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Blend360, a premier AI services provider, has been recognized as a Leader in AIM Research's PeMa Quadrant: Top Generative AI Service Providers 2026. This marks Blend's second consecutive year in the Leaders Quadrant, reflecting capabilities that have continued to deepen - from production-grade AI deployment to full-scale enterprise GenAI transformation. Blend360, has been recognized as a Leader in AIM Research's PeMa Quadrant: Top Generative AI Service Providers 2026. AIM Research notes that "buyers looking to move GenAI beyond pilots into scaled production and broader enterprise transformation, especially where organizational readiness, data sovereignty, and embedded user adoption are the primary blockers, will find the closest fit with Blend's delivery model." Industry-Leading Production Success AIM Research highlights that "Blend is among the very few vendors in this study to cross an 80%+ POC-to-production conversion rate and records the largest share of scaled enterprise deployments." This success is driven by the company's Critical 7 Framework, which addresses enterprise barriers including trust, talent, data readiness, and change management. "The industry is at an inflection point where GenAI must deliver measurable business value, not just impressive demos," said Rob Fuller, Chief Solutions Officer at Blend. "Our track record reflects our commitment to building AI solutions that work in the real world - navigating regulatory complexity, integrating with existing systems, and driving adoption. We're not in the business of pilots; we're in the business of transformation." Enterprise Grade Solutions AIM Research notes that "unlike services-heavy peers, Blend has built reusable, production-tested platforms and accelerators. BlendX (agentic platform), Houndoc (document AI), and synthetic persona capabilities enable faster deployment, consistency, and margin leverage, while also strengthening differentiation in co-sell motions." These platforms and domain-specific agents deliver 55-70% faster deployment across forecasting, marketing, supply chain, and customer journey optimization. Value-Based Delivery Blend's approach includes co-developed business cases, monthly KPI tracking, and outcome-linked pricing tied to delivered results. AIM Research concludes that "this positions Blend well as GenAI engagements move from experimentation to measurable, value-driven scaling." Blend maintains premier partnerships with AWS (top 1% of partners), Snowflake, and Databricks, earning multiple AWS Partner of the Year 2025 awards. This follows Blend's placements as a Leader in AIM Research's Top Data Science, Data Engineering, and Agentic AI Service Providers 2025 reports. About Blend360 Blend360 is a premier data science solutions provider, committed to co-creating meaningful impact for its clients through the power of data science, AI, technology, and people. With a mission to fuel bold visions, Blend tackles significant challenges by seamlessly aligning human expertise with artificial intelligence. The company is dedicated to unlocking growth and fostering innovation, paving the way to value for its clients by harnessing world-class talent and a data-driven strategy. By blending in, Blend360 ensures its clients stand out, making the world a better place through the transformative potential of data science. For more information, visit www.blend360.com. SOURCE Blend360

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Mar 5th, 2026
Blend Enters Mexico as a Strategic Client Market and Operational Center, Deepening Collaboration with AWS to Accelerate Enterprise AI Across the Americas

Blend enters Mexico as a strategic client market and operational center, deepening collaboration with AWS to accelerate enterprise AI across the Americas. PR Newswire MEXICO CITY and GUADALAJARA, Mexico, March 5, 2026 MEXICO CITY and GUADALAJARA, Mexico, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Blend, a leading provider of AI-powered data science and analytics services, today announced the formal launch of its expanded Mexico operations, establishing a strategic hub to drive enterprise AI transformation for Mexican clients and, through its nearshore capabilities, accelerating delivery across the broader region. https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2272514/Blend360.jpg With an established office in Polanco in Mexico City and a growing presence in Guadalajara, Blend is investing in Mexico as both a high-growth client market and a center of technical excellence. The expansion positions Blend to serve public sector and enterprise leaders executing large-scale modernization programs, while strengthening nearshore delivery to provide clients beyond Mexico with greater speed, alignment, and scale. Cloud, data, and AI modernization efforts are accelerating across Mexico, particularly within government and financial institutions, with a reported 88% of companies saying AI has increased productivity and boosted revenue or profits, and 96% planning to increase IT budgets in 2026 with AI as a top investment area, according to AWS. Blend's in-market presence is designed to meet rising demand for advanced AI, generative AI, data engineering, cloud architecture, and marketing technology solutions delivered in close partnership with clients. As a Premier Tier Services Partner of Amazon Web Services (AWS), Blend is deepening its go-to-market collaboration with AWS Mexico - jointly supporting enterprises in accelerating cloud migration, data modernization, and AI initiatives. Together, Blend and AWS are positioned to help Mexico's leading organizations move from AI experimentation to enterprise-scale implementation. "This expansion strengthens our platform across the Americas," said Oz Dogan, President, Americas of Blend. "By establishing a deeper presence in Mexico, we are expanding our capacity to serve complex enterprise programs - both for local clients and for organizations across the region. Our focus is simple: build where demand is growing, invest in long-term capability, and deliver on our clients' needs at a consistently high level." "Mexico is a critical and high-growth market," said Andrés Barrantes, SVP, LATAM Region Head at Blend. "There's real energy here. Organizations are investing in modernization and moving with urgency, and they need partners who are capable of driving real outcomes. Our investment reflects our confidence in the market and our belief in the long-term opportunity in this growing market." While the broader regional environment continues to evolve, Blend's investment in Mexico reflects a long-term view - one grounded in the market's talent depth, client demand, and strategic importance to the Americas. Blend expects to hire 100 net-new employees in Mexico during its first year of operations. The company is building multidisciplinary teams across AI and machine learning, data engineering, solution architecture, prompt engineering, and marketing technology. About Blend360 Blend360 is a premier AI services and consulting firm helping enterprises solve complex business challenges through data science, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics. With a rapidly expanding global footprint and deep expertise across financial services, marketing, and cloud ecosystems, Blend360 combines strategic consulting with scalable delivery to drive measurable impact. Its continued investment in Latin America underscores a long-term commitment to innovation, talent development, and client-centric growth. Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2272514/Blend360.jpg View original content:https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/blend-enters-mexico-as-a-strategic-client-market-and-operational-center-deepening-collaboration-with-aws-to-accelerate-enterprise-ai-across-the-americas-302705872.html Te recomendamos

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Jun 11th, 2025
Blend Announces $300M Ma Push To Power Next Era Of Scalable, Specialized Ai Solutions

NEW YORK, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a bold move to cement its position as a global AI and analytics powerhouse, Blend360 today announced its aggressive M&A strategy as a central pillar of its long-term growth agenda. The company plans to invest over $300 million in strategic acquisitions over the next five years, targeting firms that will enhance its capabilities, expand its global footprint, and accelerate innovation across key industries.Serving a client base across Fortune 1000 giants to hyper-growth disruptors, Blend is responding to urgent market demand for highly specialized AI and analytics expertise, deeper industry alignment, and globally scalable delivery. As enterprises race to modernize and unlock the full value of data, they're seeking flexible global models that deliver speed, efficiency, and measurable outcomes. Blend is meeting this moment with a decisive, client-first approach to growth.Blend Announces $300M M&A Push to Power Next Era of Scalable, Specialized AI Solutions Post this"Our clients have made it clear—they need deeper expertise, greater scalability, and a global delivery model that evolves with their needs." Patrick Hennessey, CEO at Blend360 "We're particularly interested in those with established relationships with hyperscalers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft, as well as data platforms like Databricks and Snowflake. These partnerships are crucial for delivering enterprise-grade AI solutions."Strategic Growth AreasBlend360's M&A focus is designed to complement its existing capabilities and leadership in key areas:Enhancing AI and Data Science Innovation – Acquiring firms with agentic AI capabilities, advanced AI/ML capabilities, proprietary platforms, and differentiated analytics solutions. Additionally, looking into Data Science and Data Engineering Innovations, including GenAI and Intelligent Applications– Acquiring firms with agentic AI capabilities, advanced AI/ML capabilities, proprietary platforms, and differentiated analytics solutions

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May 29th, 2025
Blend Achieves Aws Financial Services Competency- Advancing Cloud Innovation For Financial Institutions

NEW YORK, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- We are thrilled to announce that Blend has earned the AWS Financial Services Competency badge a prestigious recognition that validates our deep expertise and proven success in delivering innovative, secure, and scalable solutions for the financial services industry.This milestone represents Blend's continued commitment to excellence in cloud innovation and our dedication to helping financial services organizations thrive in the digital age.This achievement highlights our ability to help banks, insurers, Fintech's, and capital markets clients accelerate their digital transformation and AI adoption on AWS. The AWS Financial Services Competency demonstrates that Blend has the technical expertise and customer success to support financial services companies in their cloud journey while meeting regulatory and compliance requirements." This is a big moment. With the AWS Financial Services Competency, we're raising the bar on what's possible for financial institutions. With over 92 mission-critical projects delivered and a proven record of accelerating AI adoption, this milestone strengthens our ability to help clients modernize securely, scale intelligently, and innovate faster on AWS. We're proud to co-create solutions that meet complex regulatory demands—and unlock transformational value for banks, Fintech's, payment providers, and capital markets." — Stephanie Pace, VP of Strategic Partnerships, Blend360"Achieving AWS Financial Services Competency reinforces our commitment to delivering transformative AI solutions that meet the unique demands of the financial services industry. As we help Fortune 500 financial institutions navigate their AI transformation journeys– from wealth management firms implementing agentic advisory platforms to payment processors leveraging real-time decisioning—this competency ensures we can scale these innovations securely and compliantly on AWS

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Apr 17th, 2025
Blend Announces The Formation Of Financial Services Advisory Board

Industry Leaders will Redefine Industry Standards and Help Drive Enterprise-Adoption of AI in Financial ServicesNEW YORK, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Blend today announced the formation of its Financial Services Advisory Board, a consortium of industry visionaries who will collectively help to define the future of AI transformation and accelerate adoption in financial services.This initiative brings together experts from wealth management, asset management, retirement services, banking, cards, networks, processors – all sectors undergoing profound change driven by artificial intelligence."This is a reset, not an upgrade," said Alex Sion, Head of Blend's Financial Services Vertical. "Financial institutions face mounting pressure to modernize legacy infrastructure, enhance customer experiences, increase efficiency, and improve risk management. The Advisory Board will be instrumental in guiding our approach to building AI-native solutions from inception, ensuring smarter decision-making and seamless integration."The Board will reinforce and enhance Blend's mandate for the sector, focusing on four strategic imperatives: articulating compelling visions for AI in the future financial landscape, developing breakthrough perspectives on AI transformation, influencing market narratives, and creating a powerful innovation ecosystem at the intersection of financial services and cutting-edge AI."With respect to AI, 'what got us here won't get us there,'" said Donald Chesnut. "I'm delighted to join Blend's advisory board to help shape the future of AI-enabled customer experiences across Financial Services."Founding MembersThe founding members of the Blend Financial Services Advisory Board include recognized pioneers with unparalleled expertise:Alex Sion – Head of Financial Services at BlendHead of Financial Services at Blend Brett King – Futurist and Author of Bank 2.0, 3.0, Augmented– Futurist and Author of Donie Lochan – Technologist and Former CTO, Invesco– Technologist and Former CTO, Invesco Donald Chesnut – User Experience Innovator and Former CXO, Mastercard & General Motors– User Experience Innovator and Former CXO, Mastercard & General Motors Rob Lee – Corporate Innovation leader and Former President of Impact Ventures and Group President at FIS– Corporate Innovation leader and Former President of Impact Ventures and Group President at FIS Kabir Sethi – Wealth Management Platform Expert and Former CPO, LPL and Merrill LynchThe Board will accelerate the growth of Blend's Financial Services vertical and aims to address the industry's most pressing challenges, from reimagining customer experiences to harnessing the full potential of AI and data science.For more information about Blend and the Financial Services Advisory Board, visit: Financial Service Businesses - Blend360 .About BlendBlend is a premier AI services provider, committed to co-creating meaningful impact for its clients through the power of data science, AI, technology, and people. With a mission to fuel bold visions, Blend tackles significant challenges by seamlessly aligning human expertise with artificial intelligence. The company is dedicated to unlocking value and fostering innovation for its clients by harnessing world-class people and data-driven strategy

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