Lead Machine Learning Engineer (Team Lead)

Datatonic • Remote, Remote • Posted May 27, 2026

Position Overview

Your Mission

As Pod Lead, you will lead a growing team of Machine Learning Engineers, Data Scientists, and engineers owning technical direction, delivery quality, and commercial outcomes across your accounts.

As the Pod Lead, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful delivery of innovative solutions, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment, and driving the technical direction of projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast‑paced setting and is eager to contribute to the success of both the team and the organization.

What You’ll Do

Team Leadership:

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a pod of MLEs and data scientists — including hiring, development planning, and performance management.

  • Own retention, utilization and engagement on your pod: flag risks early, drive certifications and career growth, and foster a hi...