Director, AI Product Lab

We're looking for a Director or VP, AI Applications to lead our AI Product Lab and join our 200+ product development organization.

Smartly is growing fast and we need your experience and drive to help us continue at this velocity.  As part of this role you will be working as a member of the Product Development Leadership team for the company. You will have an opportunity to set vision and strategy for ML and Data Science applications, drive execution and coach & champion ML competencies at Smartly.

Life at Smartly, check out more information about us and our Culture Handbook!

Smartly is proud to be ranked as a leader in The Forrester Wave™ for Creative AdTech. This recognition reflects our commitment to transforming ad experiences through intelligent creative, standing as the only platform honored by both Forrester and validated by PwC to be recognized for ad technology to power performance.

Here's What You'll Do...

• Set and Drive the vision and strategy for the application of ML and AI at Smartly.
• Mentor, grow, and empower your teams by giving them the skills, confidence and motivation to make decisions independently that lead to their personal and professional success, and help them to become technical leaders.
• Challenge and support our engineers and product managers to deliver innovative and high quality applications based on applications of machine learning.
• Use your skills in data science and machine learning to understand how creatives work in online marketing and build new tools to optimize and automate our customers' work.
• Validate new ideas and concepts by working closely with customers.
• Partner with recruiting to help scale the team by actively sourcing and closing the best talent
• Serve as a member of the Product Development Leadership at Smartly. 
• Bring out the best in the individuals by enabling them to do the best work of their lives. Works to forge the bonds of a strong team.

Here's What We're Looking For...

• 12+ years of experience in building services and products
• 6+ years of experience in applying machine learning to real-life problems.
• 5+ years of experience in leading teams.
• Competent with key technologies in ML; PyTorch, TensorFlow, Python, SQL.  
• Capability to independently build and test prototypes in the data science domain. 
• A pragmatic mindset. We always aim to create value to our customers. We're also working on production systems and our customers' business depends on it.
• Curiosity and the drive to continuously learn through study and experimentation on the job.  
• Ability to set a long-term vision for the team and drive execution towards that vision
• Able to mentor, coach, and develop data scientists and engineers.
• Understanding of security and compliance requirements when working with personal data
• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in a relevant field (Mathematics, CS, Physics, …)
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Ability and willingness to work from our office either in Helsinki or Berlin for three days a week. 

What We Offer You...

• Inclusive Culture: Join a team of over 750 Smartlies representing more than 60 nationalities across 24 locations in 13 countries, we foster a culture built on trust, transparency, and open feedback.
• Global Impact: Be part of a company making a global impact, directly influencing our customers and business growth.
• Wellbeing Focus: Enjoy generous healthcare packages, mental health services, and a healthy work-life balance with paid holidays and family leave.
• Total Rewards: Benefit from equity options, performance-based rewards, competitive compensation, and ample career development opportunities.
• Hybrid Workplace: Experience the flexibility of a hybrid work model, balancing office and remote work, with the option to work abroad for up to 30 days.

Smartly is committed to being the best place to work for growth-minded individuals to thrive - explore more in our Culture Handbook!

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Meet Smartly

Smartly is the AI-powered advertising technology company transforming ad experiences for brands and their consumers. Our comprehensive advertising platform seamlessly integrates the capabilities of media, creative, and intelligence to power more than 800 billion impressions and generate more than 300 billion creatives annually, delivering tangible business outcomes for brands and advertisers. We are the only company managing creative and media for 700+ brands worldwide and $5B in ad spend across the largest media platforms, including Facebook, Google, Instagram, Pinterest, Snap, and TikTok. Our end-to-end technology, unmatched access to media platforms and exceptional customer service help Fortune 500 brands to reach and engage consumers and learn what performs best.

Smartly is a multinational and diverse team of 650+ Smartlies from 60+ nationalities, working in 13 countries. Together, we want to create and maintain an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and heard. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach is at the heart of it.

Visit Smartly to learn more.