ROLE SUMMARY We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to lead complex data science engagements that combine traditional statistical modelling with Generative AI. You will work hands-on with very large datasets across disparate systems and formats, translate ambiguous business problems into rigorous analytical solutions, and present those solutions clearly to C-level stakeholders. This is a delivery-first role with a fast track into technical leadership: alongside your own project work, you will help guide junior data scientists and shape how Lynx builds and ships data science solutions. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Solution Design & Delivery Design and deliver end-to-end solutions for defined data science problems, combining classical modelling, data transformation, and Generative AI / LLM techniques. Work hands-on with very large datasets across disparate stores and formats, from ingestion and transformation through to modelling and validation. Apply statistical and machine learning methods to business problems such as customer retention, campaign management, and commercial performance optimisation. Client Communication & Leadership Present results and prepare client-ready materials for project stakeholders, including C-level audiences, translating technical work into clear business narratives. Lead smaller data science workstreams, with support from internal leadership and the PMO, including day-to-day guidance for junior team members. Partner with delivery and account teams to scope problems, set realistic timelines, and manage stakeholder expectations. Knowledge Building Create reusable documentation, presentations, and code libraries during projects so future engagements can build on prior work. Participate in internal education, research, and knowledge-sharing initiatives that raise the technical bar across the practice. SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 8+ years of overall experience in data science, with a track record of leading analytic
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As a Research Manager within Datadog AI Research (DAIR), you will lead a team working on fundamental research in post-training and autonomous agents while remaining deeply engaged in the technical direction of the work. You will advance reinforcement learning, simulated environments, synthetic data generation, and evaluation methods for agents operating across complex real-world systems. You will provide technical leadership to a team of researchers and research engineers, mentor and develop highly technical talent, shape research direction, and collaborate with Datadog’s product and engineering teams to translate research advances into products. This role is designed for an exceptional researcher or technical leader who wants to maintain a strong hands-on research identity while developing and leading a high-performing team. At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relati
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We tackle some of the hardest technical problems while delivering a product that "just works" for our customers. And we are backed by some of the best VCs in NYC and the world. Do you want to make a difference? Are you exceptional at your job, and intrinsically motivated by it? Do you eat hard problems for breakfast and find them beautifully simple solutions by lunchtime? Do you ever wish you were there in the early days of these startups everyone is talking about? If so, we want to hear from you.
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