Full-Time

Manager – Data Science

AI

Posted on 9/3/2024

Sprout Social

Sprout Social

1,001-5,000 employees

Social media management and analytics platform

Consulting
Consumer Software

Senior, Expert

Remote in Canada

Candidates must be based in British Columbia or Ontario.

Category
Data Science
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Data Science
AWS
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in the Data Science/AI/ML space
  • 2+ years as a manager of data science and/or engineering team and working in cross-functional teams to deploy production-level data products
  • Demonstrated experience developing and scaling high-performance teams through hiring and coaching of data scientists and engineers.
  • Deep proficiency of the end-to-end ML lifecycle and applying that to a broad range of ML problem spaces
  • Proficient with model services, deployment technologies, ML-Ops practices, and cloud services (e.g, GCP, AWS, and Azure)
Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of data scientists and software engineers responsible for the end-to-end development and deployment of new generative AI product features.
  • Partner with product managers, designers, and engineers from other teams to deliver new capabilities to our customers and define opportunities for applying data science to our products.
  • Act as a player-coach, simultaneously working to deliver new data products while overseeing and guiding the work of data scientists and engineers, helping direct and support their professional development.
  • Contributing to shaping our long-term roadmap.
  • Empower team growth by upholding our standards and fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
  • Stay current with the latest AI and ML research, identifying opportunities to integrate innovative solutions into Sprout's AI capabilities.

Sprout Social provides a social media management platform that helps businesses improve their social media strategies. The platform offers a variety of tools for publishing content, analyzing performance, engaging with audiences, and listening to social conversations. Users can access these features through a subscription model, which allows them to pay a recurring fee for the services. Sprout Social stands out from competitors by offering extensive educational resources, including webinars and certification programs, to help users enhance their social media skills. The company's goal is to assist businesses in increasing brand awareness, fostering customer loyalty, and achieving better returns on their social media investments.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$98.7M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for AI-driven analytics enhances Sprout Social's value proposition.
  • Growing interest in social commerce offers integration opportunities for Sprout Social.
  • Rising importance of short-form video content could lead to new features.

What critics are saying

  • The creator economy's growth may shift focus away from traditional platforms like Sprout Social.
  • Tightening marketing budgets could reduce spending on social media management platforms.
  • Acquisition by Impax Asset Management may lead to strategic changes affecting operations.

What makes Sprout Social unique

  • Sprout Social offers AI-powered features and strong integrations with Salesforce and Zendesk.
  • The platform provides over 180 metrics and dimensions in its premium analytics add-on.
  • Sprout Social is recognized as a leader in social marketing by IDC MarketScape.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Professional Development Budget

Company Equity

INACTIVE