Data Science Lead

1 week ago

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel Deloitte Full time ₪104,000 - ₪130,878 per year

Deloitte's R&D Center in Israel is seeking an exceptional
Data Science Lead
with a PhD in Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field. This role is ideal for candidates with a proven track record in formulating and solving complex numerical optimization problems—particularly in mixed integer programming (MIP), linear programming (LP), and related domains.

As a Data Science Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation for our product and retail optimization teams, overseeing advanced analytics projects, and mentoring junior data scientists.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

  • Oversee Data Science Initiatives:
    Lead the data science team's workstreams, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical excellence.
  • Execution Leadership:
    Direct optimization-focused teams, guiding solution design and delivery for asset, product, and placement optimization projects (e.g., planogram optimization, assortment and allocation optimization, whitespace/category optimization).

Technical Excellence

  • Problem Formulation:
    Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business challenges into mathematical optimization problems.
  • Solver Implementation:
    Develop complex optimization models using solver constraint languages (Gurobi, Pyomo, etc.), ensuring robust, scalable, and maintainable code.
  • Python Development:
    Build and maintain backend code integrating optimization solvers, leveraging Python for data manipulation, model orchestration, and automation.
  • Framework Expertise:
    Apply best practices in numerical optimization, utilizing industry-standard frameworks and libraries.

Innovation & Thought Leadership

  • Recommender Systems:
    Contribute to the design and implementation of recommender systems and other advanced analytics solutions as needed.
  • Research & Development:
    Stay abreast of emerging trends in optimization, machine learning, and retail analytics, and champion their adoption within the team.

Collaboration & Mentorship

  • Team Development:
    Mentor junior data scientists, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical rigor.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:
    Work closely with product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions.

Requitements:

  • PhD in Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline (Master's degree also considered).
  • Deep expertise in formulating and solving numerical optimization problems (MIP, LP, etc.).
  • Hands-on experience with optimization frameworks such as Gurobi, Pyomo, CPLEX, or similar.
  • Proficiency in Python for backend integration and model development.
  • Proven ability to translate business problems into mathematical models and implement end-to-end optimization solutions.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in retail analytics (planogram optimization, assortment optimization, allocation optimization, whitespace/category optimization).
  • Familiarity with recommender systems and related machine learning techniques.
  • Prior leadership experience in data science or optimization teams.
  • Experience working in a global, cross-functional environment.

Full time Job

Location: Tel Aviv, Hybrid

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