Lead a team of senior data scientists building ML-driven products for progressive political campaigns. Hands-on role directing LLM fine-tuning, R&D, and production inference systems. Mission-driven work using generative AI to help Democrats win elections.
1+ years leading data science teams and 6+ years in ML or data engineering
Strong background in applied statistics, model selection, tuning, and evaluation
Proficient in Python, SQL, and modern ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX
Experienced in building and deploying production ML and deep learning pipelines
Familiar with LLMs, embeddings, agentic workflows, and RAG systems
Comfortable with cloud and DevOps tools including Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform
Skilled in exploratory data analysis and handling imperfect real-world data
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Lead a team of senior data scientists focused on fine-tuning large language models and building production inference systems
Collaborate with senior leadership to define the team roadmap and align priorities with organizational goals
Lead weekly meetings and standups, keeping the team unblocked and execution moving forward
Provide technical direction across projects using open-weight and off-the-shelf LLMs and other advanced ML techniques
Oversee experimentation, optimization, and data quality to ensure models are accurate, reliable, and production-ready
Foster creative problem-solving and methodological rigor for challenges requiring custom solutions beyond standard ML approaches
Translate complex model outputs into actionable insights for stakeholders to drive real-world impact
Reports to the Director of Engineering and owns roadmap and technical direction
Fast-moving environment where priorities evolve quickly and impact is immediate
Mission-driven work advancing the public good through civic and political applications of AI
Small team that builds fast, experiments boldly, and helps progressives communicate and win
Guided by curiosity, purpose, and genuine desire to use technology for good
Team has guided how hundreds of millions of dollars are spent in modern campaigns
Offices and regular meetups in NYC and DC with primarily East Coast hours
Welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and does not require meeting every qualification
190,000 – 237,000 USD
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90,000 – 110,000 CAD
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150,000 – 200,000 USD
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120,000 – 160,000 USD
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132,250 – 181,700 CAD
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