Data Science Team Lead (Maternity cover)
Vilnius / Kaunas / Warsaw
Surfshark – Business Intelligence /
Full Time /
On-site
We're looking for a Data Science Team Lead to temporarily step in and drive the strategic and technical direction of our Data Science team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll oversee a skilled team working on impactful products - Surfshark and Incogni - delivering insights and models that shape key product decisions and user experiences.
If you want to:
- Lead and support a high-performing data science team through guidance, feedback, and career development;
- Own Agile events and ensure iterative development across data science initiatives;
- Translate business goals into actionable data projects and manage stakeholder expectations;
- Advice on architectural decisions for model design, deployment, and scaling in production;
- Contribute directly to high-impact projects through research, prototyping, and implementation;
- Continuously improve practices around code quality, model reliability and reproducibility.
And you can check off:
- Proficiency in Python and hands-on experience with deploying ML models to production;
- Strong analytical thinking and a creative approach to applying algorithms;
- Confidence in explaining technical decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences;
- A proactive mindset in fostering a research-driven environment, sharing knowledge, and bringing fresh ideas to the team;
- Experience in people management, including leading and mentoring a team.
Here’s the deal:
- Growth and learning opportunities: time dedicated to learning, conferences, online learning platforms, and books for your professional development;
- Health and wellness: we want you to feel and be your best. That's why we offer various benefits, from online workouts, a physical coach and a gym to regular mental health checks;
- Tools of your choice: choose technical equipment and the tools you need to do your best;
- Community and celebrations: get ready for long-lasting traditions such as yearly workation, Friday get-togethers, various team buildings and company celebrations;
- Convenient commuting: traveling from point A to point B can be a pain. That’s why, depending on your unique circumstances, we compensate part of your public transport costs;
- Work-life balance: our WFA policy – you can work from almost anywhere in the world;
- Premium Surfshark accounts: for you, your family, and friends;
- Gross salary: 5500-7000 Eur/month for the Lithuanian market. It may vary depending on your skills, experience, or location.
