Lead Data Scientist- Recommendation Systems

Tiger Analytics is looking for experienced Data Scientists to join our fast-growing advanced analytics consulting firm. Our consultants bring deep expertise in Data Science, Machine Learning and AI. We are the trusted analytics partner for multiple Fortune 500 companies, enabling them to generate business value from data. Our business value and leadership has been recognized by various market research firms, including Forrester and Gartner.

We are looking for top-notch talent as we continue to build the best global analytics consulting team in the world.

We are also market leaders in AI and analytics consulting in the CPG & retail industry with over 40% of our revenues coming from the sector. This is our fastest-growing sector, and we are beefing up our talent in the space.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Data Scientist with a strong background in Recommendation Systems and Machine Learning Engineering (MLE). The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in designing, implementing, and deploying large-scale recommendation solutions, while also leading projects and mentoring teams. This role requires technical depth, hands‑on coding, and the ability to engage directly with clients and stakeholders.

• Design, develop, and optimize end-to-end recommendation systems, from data ingestion to model deployment.
• Build, fine‑tune, and evaluate recommendation algorithms for scalability and performance.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to integrate ML solutions into business applications.
• Lead and manage projects, ensuring timely delivery of solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior data scientists and engineers.
• Work directly with clients and stakeholders, demonstrating strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Drive innovation by exploring and implementing new techniques in recommendation systems and AI.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in data science, replenishment optimization, and supply chain management, and leverage this knowledge to drive innovation within the organization.
• Collaborate, coach, and learn with a growing team of experienced Data Scientists.

• 8+ years of overall experience in Data Science / Machine Learning. 3+ years of hands‑on experience in Recommendation Systems.
• Proven expertise in recommendation algorithms and MLE practices.
• Strong programming skills in Python—Production level coding and SQL.
• Experience working with Databricks, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Demonstrated leadership and project management experience.
• Proactive, accountable, and able to take ownership of complex initiatives.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to understand business partner needs and deliver solutions and explain to business stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Influence:
  Ability to lead high‑stakes analytics engagements and translate complex data findings into "so-what" insights for senior leadership.
• Communication:
  Exceptional presentation skills, capable of driving strategic conversations and building consensus across diverse organizational teams.
• Growth Mindset: A proactive hunger to learn emerging technologies and adapt to the evolving healthcare data landscape.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for significant career development in a fast-growing and challenging entrepreneurial environment with a high degree of individual responsibility.

Tiger Analytics provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.